2024-31
Newport
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, REVISION OF 1994, AS AMENDED, ENTITLED, "ZONING."
BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Newport:
SECTION 1. Chapter 17.78 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Newport, RI, revision of 1994, as amended, entitled, "Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures" is hereby further amended as follows:
17.78.020. Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures - Dimensional Standards.
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures are subject to the following dimensional standards:
A. In any residential district, accessory uses shall be those customarily incidental to uses listed as permitted, provided, however, an accessory use shall be prohibited in front yards and shall be located not less than twenty (20) feet back from any line adjoining a street.
B. The following Table of Dimensional Standards for Accessory Uses, Buildings, and Structures establishes the setback and height requirements of accessory buildings and structures defined in Section 17.78.010, and any other accessory use outlined in Section 17.78.030(A)-(G).
| Zoning District | Accessory Building or Structure Front Setback Requirement | Accessory Building/Structure (max. height of 12 ft) Side and Rear Setback | Accessory Building/Structure (>12 ft in height) Side and Rear Setback | Accessory Building/Structure Height Limit | Raised Patios that are excluded from Lot Coverage Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-3 | 20' | 3'side, 5'rear | 3'side, 5'rear | 26' | Up to 32" |
| R-10 | 20' | 5' | 10' | 26' | Up to 32" |
| R-10A | 20' | 5' |
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
LAURA C. SWISTAK, CMC
CITY CLERK