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City of Providence Zoning Ordinance
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§ 400

PURPOSE STATEMENTS

400 PURPOSE STATEMENTS

A. R-1A Residential District The R-1A Residential District is intended for neighborhoods of lower density residential development. The R-1A District accommodates single-family dwellings on larger lots than those typically found in the City.

Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be allowed.

  • B. R-1 Residential District The R-1 Residential District is intended for detached single-family dwellings of low density residential development. Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be allowed.

  • C. Reserved

  • D. R-3 Residential District The R-3 Residential District is intended for higher density residential areas of detached single-family, twofamily, and three-family residential development, as well as rowhouse development. Limited nonresidential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be allowed.

  • E. R-4 Residential District The R-4 Residential District accommodates a variety of residential structures: single-family, two-family, three-family, rowhouses, and multi-family housing. The R-4 District accommodates higher density residential development in areas that minimize negative impacts to lower density residential neighborhoods. Limited non-residential uses, which are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods, may be allowed.

  • F. RP Residential Professional District The RP Residential Professional District is intended to preserve and enhance the residential integrity of select heavily traveled streets where certain residential-professional and low-intensity commercial uses are compatible. Compatible non-residential uses are those that can be accommodated within an existing residential structure to preserve the character of the street and its architecturally attractive and distinctive qualities.