Town of West Greenwich
Town of West Greenwich Zoning Ordinance
§ 400-138

Minimum lot area

The minimum lot area for each multifamily dwelling shall be five acres and shall be increased in proportion to the total number of bedrooms per structure as follows:

  • A. Zero to 20 bedrooms: five acres.
  • B. Over 20 bedrooms: five acres plus 10,000 square feet of land for each additional bedroom over 20.
    Example: 50 bedrooms.
    Five acres plus: 30 (50 bedrooms less 20 bedrooms) times 10,000 = 300,000 square feet
    300,000/43,560 = 6.89 acres
    Five acres plus 6.89 acres equals a minimum lot size of 11.89 acres (exclusive of land unsuitable for development) needed