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City of Providence
City of Providence Zoning Ordinance
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§ 1917

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

1917 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY The occupancy, use, or change of use of any structure or land requires a certificate of occupancy issued by the Director of the Department of Inspection and Standards in accordance with the requirements for the issuance of a certificate of occupancy as stated in the Rhode Island Building Code. A certificate of occupancy is required for any of the following:

  • A. Occupancy and use of a building hereafter erected or enlarged.

  • B. Change in use of an existing building to a different use.

  • C. Occupancy and use of vacant land except for the raising of crops.

  • D. Change in the use of land to different use except for the raising of crops.

  • E. Any change in use of a nonconforming use.