Zoning & land use — New Shoreham, Rhode Island

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

The Town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island has 4 adopted ordinances on file: Town of New Shoreham Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendment (March 2024); Town of New Shoreham Code of Ordinances - Appendix E Zoning Ordinance; Town of New Shoreham Land Development and Subdivision Regulations (Appendix D); Town of New Shoreham Zoning Districts and Regulations, verified 2026-06-05.

Town of New Shoreham Accessory Dwelling Unit Amendment (March 2024) adopted ordinance

2024 amendment updating ADU standards for all residential and commercial zones.

Town of New Shoreham Code of Ordinances - Appendix E Zoning Ordinance adopted ordinance

Zoning ordinance with districts (RA, RB, RC, M, OHC, NHC, SC, C, etc.). Off-street parking required. Accessory Dwelling Unit standards. Prohibited nuisance uses including noise.

Town of New Shoreham Land Development and Subdivision Regulations (Appendix D) adopted ordinance

Land development and subdivision regulations including site design, stormwater, and utilities.

Town of New Shoreham Zoning Districts and Regulations adopted ordinance

Zoning district regulations and use standards.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities