South Kingstown
Town of South Kingstown Zoning Ordinance
§ 400

Compliance with regulations

The regulations set by this article within each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as hereinafter provided:

    • A. No structure or land shall hereinafter be used or occupied, and no structure, including signs, or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

    • B. No structure shall hereafter be erected or altered:

      • 1. To be greater in height or bulk;

      • 2. To accommodate or house a greater number of dwelling units;

      • 3. To occupy a greater percentage of lot area;

      • 4. To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards or other open spaces;

other than herein provided, or in any other manner contrary to the provisions of this ordinance.

    • C. No part of a yard, or other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required about or in connection with any structure for the purpose of complying with this ordinance, shall be included as part of yard, open space, or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other structure.

    • D. No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this ordinance shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by this ordinance.