Notice of Public Hearing
Proposed Amendments to New Shoreham Zoning Ordinance Section 202 Items 79 Floor Area, Living and 86 Gross Area and Section 406 Residential Structures Meeting Certain Thresholds (Large Homes)
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
at Town Hall, Old Town Road, Block Island, RI
7:00 PM
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The New Shoreham Town Council will consider amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. Language proposed to be deleted is shown in strikeout strikeout. The proposed language may be altered or amended prior to the close of the public hearing without further advertising, as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing. Any alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the hearing.
Article 2
Definitions
§ 202 Definitions.
A. In the Zoning Ordinance the following words and terms shall have the following meanings:
79. FLOOR AREA, LIVING — The total floor area, measured in square feet from the exterior limits thereof, of that portion of a residential building which is used for habitation purposes, but excluding garage space, unfinished basements and exterior spaces such as porches and decks. [Amended October 6, 2008]
86. GROSS AREA — The total area of a building, measured in square feet from the exterior limits thereof, including all living areas, attic space, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, porches, decks, attached garages and any exterior space attached to the building, excluding uncovered patios. [Added October 6, 2008]
Article 4
Criteria for Special Use Permits
§ 406 Residential Structures Meeting Certain Thresholds.
C. 1. Interior work, including the conversion of existing floor area, such as an attic or unfinished basement, into living area;
Posted: March 20, 2026
Hearing: April 15, 2026
Adopted:
Effective:
Posted:
Attest: Millicent M. Highet, MMC
Town Clerk