Public Marina Special Management District (PMSMD)
607.1. Intent.
The intent of this district is to preserve and enhance the historic uses of the town-owned waterfront properties as a marina basin at the north boundary of Point Judith Pond. The district is intended to provide for marine based commercial uses that are complementary to the historic land use pattern of the area and the public access and recreational resources of the Marina Park facility. The district recognizes the practical requirements necessary for the operation of marine related and other businesses in this public district in balance with the recreational function of Marina Park.
607.2. Applicability.
Provisions of this section shall apply only to property and improvements located in the zoning district entitled Public Marina Special Management District as shown on the South Kingstown Official Zoning Map. Said properties are located on the southerly side of Salt Pond Road and are referenced as Assessor's Plat 64-4, lot 11 (portion below Salt Pond Road only) and lot 12. Said properties comprise seven and fifty-two-hundredths (7.52) acres, plus or minus. This district shall not regulate any other municipal properties at Marina Park or activities/events held or conducted on such lands or facilities with the permission of the Town of South Kingstown.
All property within this district is subject to the requirements of section 606 of this ordinance, Carrying Capacity Overlay District. Further, building and construction activities within this district are within the regulatory jurisdiction of the RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) and may require approval from such agency, in addition to a permit from the town, to proceed.
607.3. Permitted Uses.
The use codes specifically listed below are permitted in the Public Marina Special Management District. Within this district one (1) or more of the uses listed below may be established on a single lot or parcel. All use codes that are not specifically listed below are prohibited in this district.
1. Use Code 33.4 - Marina/Yacht Club.
2. Use Code 35 - Non-profit Community Park or Playground.
3. Use Code 52.1 - Boat Storage.
4. Use Code 56 - Restaurant Without Alcohol.
5. Use Code 56.1 - Restaurant With alcohol - (maximum of one (1) facility in the district).
6. Use Code 56.3 Accessory Entertainment to Restaurant or Bar (requires special use permit issuance by the zoning board of review).
607.4 Dimensional Standards.
A. All buildings in this district shall conform to the minimum standards and requirements listed below. The provisions of section 401, Schedule of Dimensional Regulations, shall not apply to uses in the Public Marina Special Management District.
Minimum lot area: not applicable to this district.
Maximum lot building coverage: Twenty-five (25) percent.
Minimum front yard: Ten (10) feet.
Minimum side yard: Ten (10) feet.
Minimum rear yard: Five (5) feet.
Maximum building height: Twenty-five (25) feet for principal use structures allowed in the district; thirty-five (35) feet for accessory buildings associated with use code 33.4 Marina/Yacht Club (boat sheds, service buildings and similar support facilities).
607.5. Signs.
Signage for individual uses within this district shall be regulated by the standards for the Commercial Waterfront Zoning District, as detailed in article 8 of this ordinance.
607.6. Utilities.
All structures requiring water or sewage shall be served by public water and public sewers. All exterior electric and communication lines shall be placed underground.
607.7. Parking.
Parking for uses within this district shall be defined by the article 7 of this ordinance, "Standards for Parking Lots and Loading Facilities." Use of town parking facilities associated with Salt Pond Road and the parking lots for Marina Park is permitted as a method of compliance with the standards of article 7.
(Ord. of 6-23-08)