Providence Zoning Decisions: June 2026

In June 2026, Providence held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate), 3 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.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning of 18 properties MMU-75 to M1 with storage container amendment (E.W. Audet & Sons)

Deferred.

Petition from Jeffrey Mark Audet, owner of JC131 Realty LLC and president of E.W. Audet and Sons Inc., to change zoning of 18 properties on Bay Street, Sherbourne Street and O'Connell Street from MMU-75 to M1, and to amend section 1202.H to add subsection allowing storage containers for permanent storage (not stacked). Continued to September 14th at 5:30 for further review and a site visit.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning at 349 Killingly Street

Approved.

Zone change for property on Assessor's Block 115, Block 626, 349 Killingly Street from R-1 to R-3 to enable a three-family residence on an 8,600 sq ft vacant lot. Approved by voice vote. Neighbor David Gallegos objected, citing spot zoning and traffic/parking concerns.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning at 149 Governor Street

Approved.

Petition from AGM Holdings LLC (managing member Dr. Frank Palletta) to change zoning at 149 Governor Street, plat 14, lot 128, from R-3 to R-P (residential professional) to expand an existing dental/medical office internally into a vacant apartment. Approved by voice vote.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning at 163 Norman Street

Approved.

Petition from John J. Garahee Law to rezone 163 Norman Street (Assessor's Plot 10, Lot 41) from R-B to C-2 to allow a denser multifamily apartment building on an underutilized parking lot near North Main Street, in the historic district. Approved by voice vote. Neighbors Ken Snyder (40 North Court Street) and David Gower (8 Katie Street) opposed, citing setbacks, retaining-wall and commercial-encroachment concerns.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

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.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

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.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Billboard removal incentive ordinance text amendment

Deferred.

Petition from Dillon Conley, Esq., Rhode Island Land Use Law, to amend the official zoning ordinance by adding a new subsection to Section 2005 F, billboard removal incentive. Petitioner requested continuance; continued to September 14th at 5:30.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Providence meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-1 → R-3, 8,600 sq ft acres at 349 Killingly Street, Providence (Assessor's Block 115) (John J. Garahee)
• MMU-75 → M1 at Bay Street / Sherbourne Street / O'Connell Street, Providence (Jeffrey Mark Audet / JC131 Realty LLC)
• R-3 → R-P at 149 Governor Street, Providence (plat 14, lot 128) (AGM Holdings LLC)
• R-B → C-2 at 163 Norman Street, Providence (Plot 10, Lot 41) (John J. Garahee)

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.

Stay on Top of Providence Meetings

Want to catch the next one as it happens? ZoneWire sends a free alert whenever a new Providence meeting is posted, agenda included.

Get free New Meeting Alerts for Providence.