Many of our surrounding towns have enacted ordinances that apply to residents, including renters. These ordinances are subject to change. There is a list of some important local ordinances below; however, it is not an exhaustive list and may be outdated at any time. Be aware of your local regulations before moving off-campus. Students should consider reviewing their lease with a parent, guardian and/or attorney before signing.
Narragansett
Occupancy Limit: Maximum of 3-unrelated persons living in a single family house
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Conduct endangering another | $200 |
| Conduct endangering property of another | $200 |
| Fighting | $200 |
| Endangering lawful movement | $200 |
| Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic | $100 |
| Disturibing the peace | $500 |
| Urinating or defecating in public | $500 |
| Littering | $100 |
| Disturbing public meetings | $100 |
| Throwing missles | $200 |
| Failure to disperse | $100 |
| Sleeping in public places | $100 |
| Firearms prohibited | $200 |
| Consuption of alcoholic beverages | $500 |
| Smoking/tobacco products prohibited | $100 |
| Unlawful possession/ consumption (host) | $500 |
| Unlawful possession/ consumption (minor) | $500 |
| Permit to possess kegs required | $100 |
| Pub crawls | $100 |
| Motorized devices | $100 |
| Public nuisance | $500 |
Last Updated 2023: Narraganset Code of Ordinances
Sec. 46-35. – Penalties for violation. (a) It shall be a Code violation punishable as follows when intervention at a location to abate a gathering constituting a public nuisance occurs: (1) For a first offense the Municipal Court may impose a fine of $500.00 to any person who organized and/or attended the gathering and/or any person residing at the premise and shall impose a fine of $500.00 to the record owner(s); and (2) For a second offense the Municipal Court shall impose a $500.00 fine on each person residing at the premises and the record owner(s) and shall revoke the record owner’s rental registration certificate for the following rental year. (b) In addition to the above, the municipal court shall be authorized to order the person or persons in violation to perform community service. For a first intervention, ordering community service shall be discretionary. For a second intervention, the municipal court shall, in addition to the monetary penalty set forth above, order the person or persons in violation to perform not less than 25 hours of community service.New Noise (Orange Sticker) Ordinance Penalties
So. Kingstown
Occupancy Limit: Maximum of 3-unrelated persons living in a household
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Possession of open container | $50 |
| Obstructing vehicular or pedestrian traffic | $20 - $100 |
| Damaging, befouling, or disturbing public property | $20 - $100 |
| Assembling to perform acts of violence | $20 - $100 |
| Causing, provoking, or engaging in any fight/ brawl | $20 - $100 |
| Public consumption | $50 |
| Possession by persons under 21 years of age | $50 |
Last Updated Feb 2019: South Kingstown Code of Ordinances
No. Kingstown
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Disorderly conduct | $100 - $500 |
| Trespassing | $25 |
| Public Intoxication | $25 |
Last Updated Feb 2019: North Kingstown Code of Ordinances
Providence
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Noise—Prohibited generally. | $1 - $500 |
| Loud or unruly gatherings—Public nuisance. | $500 |
| Disorderly and indecent conduct. | $100 - $500 |
| Loitering | $100 - $500 |
| Obstructing a public roadway or sidewalk | $100 - $500 |
| Inciting riot activity | $100 - $500 |
| Public urination | $100 - $500 |
| Trespassing | $100 - $500 |
Last Updated May 2019: Providence Ordinances
Charlestown
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Unsupervised, unlawful possession of alcohol | $100 |
| Unlawful gatherings on private property when alchohol is served to minors | $100 |
| Excessive Noise | $100 |
| Public Nuisance | $50 - $100 |
Last Updated Feb 2019: Charlestown Ordinances
Richmond
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Consumption of alcoholic beverages in public areas | $100 |
| Possession of alcoholic beverages by minors | $100 |
| Indecent exposure in town waters | $10 |
| Malicous damage of lighting fixtures | $100 |
Last Updated Feb 2019: Richmond Ordinances