Historic districts

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]

These overlay zoning districts are designated in accordance with Title 45, Chapter 24.1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, as amended, which declares the preservation of structures of historic or architectural value to be a public purpose and authorizes the creation of the historic district commission (HDC) for that purpose in the Town of Cumberland. The regulations set forth in this article are intended to safeguard the heritage of the Town of Cumberland by establishing the following overlay districts:

• (a) Ashton Historic Overlay District.
• (b) Tower Hill Road Historic Overlay District.
• (c) Old West Wrentham Road Historic Overlay District.
• (d) Lonsdale Historic Overlay District.
• (e) Upper Scott Road Historic Overlay District.
• (f) Diamond Hill Road Historic Overlay District.
• (g) Town Hall Historic Overlay District.
• (h) Landmark Buildings Historic District.

  [Added 5-20-2020 by Ord. No. 20-10-A]

• (i) Arnold Mills Historic District.

  [Added 7-19-2023 by Ord. No. 23-13]