East Greenwich
Town of East Greenwich Zoning Ordinance
§ 260-13

Purpose

  • A. Nonconforming uses are incompatible with and detrimental to permitted uses in the zoning districts in which they are located, cause disruption of the comprehensive land use pattern of the Town, inhibit present and future development of nearby properties and confer upon their owners and uses a position of unfair advantage.
  • B. It is a fundamental principle of this article that nonconformities may be continued until abandoned but shall not be increased and shall be reduced to conformity according to the fair interests of the parties involved.