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North Kingstown City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XVIII

PROHIBITED USES

Sec. 21-456.- Definitions.

The definitions included within RIGL 1956, § 23-19.7-1 et seq., "Hazardous Waste Management Facilities," as amended from time to time, are incorporated within this article for the purpose of interpreting this article.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, § 17-18-1)

Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.

Sec. 21-457. - Hazardous waste management facilities.

A hazardous waste management facility is prohibited in any zoning district within the town.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, § 17-18-2)

Sec. 21-458. - Landfills and injection wells.

The use of landfills and/or injection wells as a means for hazardous waste disposal management is prohibited within the town limits.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, § 17-18-3)

Sec. 21-459. - Siting of hazardous waste management facilities.

The siting of hazardous waste management facilities in the watershed of a public drinking water supply reservoir or in the recharge area of a groundwater aquifer which supplies or has been shown by competent hydrologic and water quality analysis to be capable of supplying a public drinking water system is prohibited within the town limits.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, § 17-18-4)

Sec. 21-460. - Penalties.

Any person who shall violate this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be fined $100.00 for each day that the violation continues and shall be required to remove all such hazardous waste and restore the premises to its former condition.

(Rev. Ords. 1974, § 17-18-4)