City of Central Falls
City of Central Falls Zoning Ordinance
§ 210

Buildings and structures nonconforming by parking

A building or structure is considered nonconforming by parking if the lawfully established use of the building or structure does not meet the parking requirements of article VIII.

210.1 - Addition, enlargement, expansion and intensification—Nonresidential uses. A nonresidential building or structure nonconforming by parking may be added to, enlarged, expanded or intensified provided additional parking space is supplied to meet the requirements of article VIII for such addition, enlargement, expansion or intensification.

210.2 - Addition, enlargement, expansion and intensification—Residential uses. Any residential building or structure nonconforming by parking may not be added to, enlarged, expanded or intensified unless brought into full compliance with the parking requirements of article VIII, such that sufficient parking is provided for the entire structure, including the original portion and the addition, enlargement, expansion or intensification.

210.3 - Change of use. A building or structure nonconforming by parking may be changed to a different use, pursuant to all other provisions of this ordinance, provided that such use meets the parking requirements of article VIII. The number of additional parking spaces supplied shall be the difference between the number of spaces required for the proposed use and the number of spaces required for the previous use. In the event that the new use requires fewer parking spaces than the previous use, no additional parking spaces need be supplied. However, none of the existing parking spaces shall be eliminated unless the total number of spaces required by this ordinance for the new use are provided.

(Ord. of 12-8-25(1), § 1)