Zoning ordinance with districts (R, C, D, M, I, W, OS, CD), use matrix, parking requirements (retail 1 per 500 sq ft, multifamily 1 per unit), downtown exempt.
Zoning & land use — Providence, Rhode Island
What can I build? Do I need a development permit?
The City of Providence, Rhode Island has 2 adopted ordinances on file: City of Providence Zoning Ordinance; City of Providence Zoning Ordinance - November 2025 Amendments, verified 2026-06-05.
Recent zoning ordinance amendments adopted November 2025.