Town of West Greenwich
Town of West Greenwich Zoning Ordinance
§ 400-28

Purpose

  • A. The purpose of the Exit 7 Special Management District ("SMD") is to establish design, density and dimensional criteria for a large-scale commercial development in the area located at Exit 7 along Interstate Route 95. It is the intent of this article to allow for a multi-year phased development that promotes high-quality design, provides employment opportunities and expands the Town's commercial tax base.
  • B. The purpose of the SMD is to provide an area for economic development in the community according to prescribed review and approval procedures, and according to design standards particular to the SMD. The SMD is intended to provide for a diversity of compatible land uses and development densities, which will include a mixture of retail sales, office, restaurant and hotel uses.