Providence Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Providence held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 13 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate), 6 deferred. Activity was up 619% compared to May (32 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Preliminary plan approval for 70 Houghton Street development

Approved.

Preliminary plan approval for seven commercial multipurpose buildings (warehousing, manufacturing, commercial uses) on ~9 acres at 70 Houghton Street, the former American Forester Mill site, owned by the Providence Redevelopment Agency. Center building 48,000 sq ft warehouse; others ~7,500-9,000 sq ft. Zoned MU-75. Approved by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 349 Killingley Street from R1 to R3

Approved.

Rezoning of a vacant ~8,600 sq ft lot at 349 Killingley Street (Assessor's Block 115/626) from R1 to R3 to enable development of a three-family house. Property sits at a nexus of zones with R3 across the street and C3 adjacent/behind. Approved by voice vote; one resident (David Gallegos) objected citing spot zoning and traffic/parking.

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Rezoning of 18 properties from M-MU to M1 and storage container ordinance amendment [case: 18 properties on Bay Street, Sherbourne Street, O'Connell Street, between Eddy Street and I-95, Providence]

Deferred.

Consent rezoning, 18 properties on Bay Street, Sherbourne Street, O'Connell Street, between Eddy Street and I-95, Providence: M-MU to M-1 (continued)

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Rezoning at 149 Governor Street from R3 to R-P

Approved.

Petition from AGM Holdings LLC (managing member Dr. Frank Palletta), attorney Mary B. Shikarchi, to rezone 149 Governor Street (plot 14, lot 128) from R3 to R-P (Residential Professional) to expand an existing dental/medical office internally into a vacant apartment space. No exterior changes. CPC recommended approval unanimously; approved by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 163 Norman Street from R-B to C-2

Approved.

Petition from John J. Garahee Law LLC to rezone 163 Norman Street / North Main Street (Assessor's Plot 10, Lot 41) from R-P (R-B) to C-2 to allow higher-density multifamily development on an underutilized parking lot in the historic district and transit-oriented district. Consistent with comprehensive plan and North Main Street Task Force study. Neighbors Ken Snyder (40 North Court Street) and David Gower (8 Katie Street) objected over setbacks, density, and historic character. Any construction subject to Historic District Commission review. CPC recommended approval unanimously; approved by voice vote.

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One-year extension for minor subdivision at 16-22 Grove Street

Approved.

Request for a one-year extension of a minor subdivision with UDR at 16-22 Grove Street, involving subdividing a lot so buildings were on separate lots. Applicant near completion, awaiting tree planting and vehicle stops for zoning certificate. Approved by voice vote of the commission.

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Survey-submission waiver for 70 Houghton Street development

Approved.

Waiver from submission of a site survey at the preliminary plan stage for the seven-building commercial/warehouse development at 70 Houghton Street. Approved with condition survey be submitted with final plan. Motion by Sid, seconded by Noel, voice vote all aye.

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Rezoning of 18 properties from M-MU to M1 and storage container ordinance amendment [case: 349 Killingley Street, Providence (Assessor's Block 115/626)]

Deferred.

Consent rezoning, 349 Killingley Street, Providence (Assessor's Block 115/626): R-1 to R-3 (approved)

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Showing the 8 most significant of 13 recorded zoning decisions. See all Providence meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-1 → R-3, 8,600 square feet acres at 349 Killingley Street, Providence (Assessor's Block 115/626)
• M-MU → M-1 at 18 properties on Bay Street, Sherbourne Street, O'Connell Street, between Eddy Street and I-95, Providence (Jeffrey Mark Audet)
• R-3 → R-P at 149 Governor Street, Providence (plot 14, lot 128) (AGM Holdings LLC)
• R-B → C-2 at 163 Norman Street / North Main Street, Providence (Assessor's Plot 10, Lot 41)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 51 instances
• commercial: 27 instances
• residential: 26 instances
• variance: 26 instances
• comprehensive plan: 16 instances

What to Watch

• Zoning is new this month with 51 mentions, not present in May.
• Commercial is new this month with 27 mentions, not present in May.
• Residential is new this month with 26 mentions, not present in May.
• Variance is new this month with 26 mentions, not present in May.
• Comprehensive plan is new this month with 16 mentions, not present in May.

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