Zones enumerated

For the purpose of this ordinance, the Town of Narragansett is hereby divided into 12 zoning districts ("zones") as follows:

R-80 residence zone: This zone is composed of areas of [the] town which have severe physical limitations for development, or which are within or adjacent to wetlands, intertidal zones, coastal ponds, rivers or watersheds.

R-40 residence zone: This zone encompasses a large part of the town, and includes those areas in which the economic factors associated with extensive development are likely to discourage urban-intensity development. The zone is characterized by open space interspersed with residential and agricultural land uses.

R-20 residence zone: This zone is composed of certain quiet, moderate-density residential areas, plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur.

R-10 residence zone: This zone is composed of high-density residential areas served by or adjacent to a public water system, plus areas where similar residential development appears desirable.

R-10A residence zone: This zone is composed of high-density residential areas served by public water and public sewer systems, plus areas where similar development appears desirable.

B-A limited business zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures used primarily for the retailing of convenience goods such as groceries and drugs and the furnishing of personal services.

B-B general business zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures used for the retailing of commodities and the furnishing of services dependent upon considerable vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

B-C waterfront business zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures used primarily for the retailing of goods and services for water-oriented activities.

U-R urban renewal zone: This zone is composed of land located within the Narragansett urban renewal project (RI-24) area.

I-A limited industrial zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures in which research industries and limited industrial uses are permitted, but general industrial uses are prohibited. The exclusion of general industrial uses is intended to promote the economic welfare of the town by preserving sites for research and limited industrial uses.

I-B general industrial zone: This zone is composed of certain industrial areas and open land suitable for industrial development. All industries are permitted uses except those deemed to be particularly obnoxious to the residents of the town. The exclusion of nonindustrial development is intended to promote the economic welfare of the town by preserving special sites for industrial purposes and by controlling the mingling of residences and industrial uses, in accordance with G.L. 1956, § 45-24-33(10).

P public use zone: This zone is composed of the areas of the town which are reserved for public and semi-public uses, including public parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas; golf courses; areas owned or occupied by the town, state, or federal government; and areas owned or occupied by the University of Rhode Island. No residential, commercial, or industrial development is permitted in this zone, except that deemed necessary by the governmental entity that owns the land. Any such development shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance.

State Law reference— Standard provisions for zoning ordinances, G.L. 1956, § 45-24-33.