City of Woonsocket
City of Woonsocket Zoning Ordinance
§ 14.2

Consideration by the Zoning Officer

 

Within ten (10) days of the receipt of a request for a modification, the zoning officer shall make a decision as to the suitability of the requested modification.  One (1) or more modifications, not to exceed twenty-five (25) percent of any dimensional requirement specified in the zoning ordinance, may be issued by the zoning officer in the form of a modification permit following an affirmative determination that:

 

  • (1)  The modification is reasonably necessary for the full enjoyment of the permitted use;

 

  • (2)  If the modification is granted, no neighboring property will be substantially injured, nor will the appropriate use of any neighboring property be substantially impaired;

 

  • (3)  The modification requested does not violate any rules or regulation with respect to freshwater or coastal wetlands;

(Ch. 8558, Sec. 12, 3-3-2025)

 

  • (4)  The modification does not require a variance of a flood hazard requirement, unless the building is built in accordance with applicable regulations; and

(Ch. 8558, Sec. 12, 3-3-2025)

 

  • (5)  The modification does not require the moving of any lot line.