What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?
In the Town of Glocester, Rhode Island, standards: No more than one unregistered, unserviceable, discarded, worn-out or junked automobile, truck or trailer (or bodies/engines/tires/parts) parked or stored on any property except in an enclosed building, on a farm, or at a licensed dealership; enforcement: Owner given written notice to remove within 7 days; Chief of Police may remove/impound, store, and sell at public auction after 30 days; non-compliance subject to fine/arrest. Source: Ordinance 2-17-01 - Parking and Storage of Junk Vehicles.
Ordinance 2-17-01 - Parking and Storage of Junk Vehicles
adopted ordinance
standards
No more than one unregistered, unserviceable, discarded, worn-out or junked automobile, truck or trailer (or bodies/engines/tires/parts) parked or stored on any property except in an enclosed building, on a farm, or at a licensed dealership
2-17-01, Section 1
enforcement
Owner given written notice to remove within 7 days; Chief of Police may remove/impound, store, and sell at public auction after 30 days; non-compliance subject to fine/arrest
2-17-01, Sections 4 and 5
scout note
Limits unregistered/unserviceable vehicles to one per property unless enclosed in building, on farm, or at licensed dealership. Unserviceable defined as lacking current RI inspection certificate. 7-day notice before impoundment.