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City Council Meeting - 2026-06-24

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131 mentionsapprovedzoningcomprehensive planresidentialcommercialrezoningdensityrezonepublic hearingmotion to approveland useindustrialspecial use permitvariancemixed useoverlay districtProvidence, RI

Zoning Opportunities

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Providence · Jun 24, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

rezoned R-B → C-2

163 Norman Street, Providence (Plot 10, Lot 41)

R-B → C-2

Zoning change from R-B to C-2, approved unanimously on Jun 24, 2026 in Providence.

UpzoneUse conversion

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Providence · Jun 24, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

8,600 sq ft rezoned R-1 → R-3

349 Killingly Street, Providence (Assessor's Block 115)

R-1 → R-3

Zoning change from R-1 to R-3, approved unanimously on Jun 24, 2026 in Providence.

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Providence · Jun 24, 2026

Continued

Rezoning continued: MMU-75 → M1

Bay Street / Sherbourne Street / O'Connell Street, Providence

MMU-75 → M1

Zoning change from MMU-75 to M1, continued on Jun 24, 2026 in Providence.

Entitlement

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Providence · Jun 24, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

rezoned R-3 → R-P

149 Governor Street, Providence (plat 14, lot 128)

R-3 → R-P

Zoning change from R-3 to R-P, approved unanimously on Jun 24, 2026 in Providence.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Providence · Jun 24, 2026

Continued · Unanimous

Billboard removal incentive ordinance text amendment

Billboard removal incentive ordinance text amendment, continued unanimously on Jun 24, 2026 in Providence.

Entitlement

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Tracked Projects

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Multifamily apartment building at 163 Norman Street

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Providence College physical plant facility / I-2 zone expansion

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E.W. Audet & Sons contractor storage yards (18 properties)

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Dental/medical office expansion at 149 Governor Street

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Three-family residence at 349 Killingly Street

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Meeting Summary

The Providence Committee on Ordinance approved a rezoning at 349 Killingly Street (Assessor's Block 115) from R-1 to R-3 to enable a three-family home, on a unanimous voice vote despite a neighbor's spot-zoning objection.

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Key Decisions (6)

Approved

Rezoning at 349 Killingly Street

Vote: unanimous
Continued

Billboard removal incentive ordinance text amendment

Vote: unanimous
Continued

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

Vote: unanimous

Development Activity (5)

Three-family residence at 349 Killingly Street

Residential

E.W. Audet & Sons contractor storage yards (18 properties)

Industrial

Dental/medical office expansion at 149 Governor Street

Commercial

Market Signals (4)

Housing Demand

City planners are dragging higher-density R-3 zoning across residential streets…

Sentiment

Providence universities and hospitals have demolished thousands of housing units…

Commercial Demand

North Main Street corridor is targeted by the city and…

Infrastructure

Industrial contractor demand for low-cost weatherproof storage is driving requests…

Who Spoke (15)

ChairStaffApplicantApplicant's Rep · 2Public · 4

On the record: the chair, a staff member, the applicant, 2 applicant's representatives, and 4 members of the public.

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