What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

Property maintenance — Woonsocket, Rhode Island: Woonsocket Zoning Ordinance — Section 5.3-1 (Inoperable Vehicles in Residential Districts)

In the City of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, property maintenance rules are set by Woonsocket Zoning Ordinance — Section 5.3-1 (Inoperable Vehicles in Residential Districts), verified 2026-06-05. Enforcement: Zoning officer may authorize temporary relief (written permission, not exceeding 60 days), revocable upon violation.

Woonsocket Zoning Ordinance — Section 5.3-1 (Inoperable Vehicles in Residential Districts) adopted ordinance

standards	No more than one operative unregistered or one inoperative/disabled vehicle in any residential district; no wrecked, dismantled, or debris/rust/weed-covered vehicle; no vehicle painting except in approved spray-booth	5.3-1
enforcement	Zoning officer may authorize temporary relief (written permission, not exceeding 60 days), revocable upon violation	5.3-2.1

scout note

No more than one inoperable or unregistered vehicle may be stored in residential districts. No wrecked, disassembled, or stripped vehicles. Vehicle painting prohibited except in approved spray-booth.