Boon Street Special Planning District petition
Summary
A revived zoning overlay would let mixed-use shop-top housing and expanded uses along Boon Street, with reduced lot-size minimums and FAR controls. Board members flagged vague design standards, parking pressure, and use-list concerns; it was continued for revision.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 6 meetings since Sep 8, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Could enable new commercial/residential development and affordable units on Boon Street.
Property owners like Vickers, renters seeking housing, and a more walkable Boon Street.
Nearby residents worry about parking, late-night uses, and encroachment on residential edges.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Planning Board - Oct 20, 2026
Boon Street Capital pulled its proposed zoning amendment creating a special district for the Boon Street commercial area; it's expected back with a revised draft.
Narragansett Town Council - Oct 19, 2026
Boon Street Capital pulled its request to create a 'Boon Street Special District' zoning text amendment after Planning Board feedback, without prejudice — meaning it can come back revised.
Planning Board - Sep 28, 2026
A proposed zoning ordinance amendment would create a new overlay district governing development in the Boon Street neighborhood. The board wants open-ended language tightened, conflicts with existing parking standards resolved, and affected residents informed before the Town Council's public hearing.
Narragansett Town Council - Sep 21, 2026
Boon Street Capital's request to create a special planning district on Boon Street hit pause, with the public hearing moved to October 19 while the applicant refines its language.
Planning Board - Sep 15, 2026
A revived zoning overlay would let mixed-use shop-top housing and expanded uses along Boon Street, with reduced lot-size minimums and FAR controls. Board members flagged vague design standards, parking pressure, and use-list concerns; it was continued for revision.
Narragansett Town Council - Sep 8, 2026
Boon Street Capital, LLC wants changes to the zoning text for the Boon Street Special District. The Planning Board was to weigh in September 15, and the Town Council scheduled a public hearing for October 5 — residents can weigh in there.
Planning Board - Aug 18, 2026
A petition to create a Boon Street Special Planning District just arrived; the board has 45 days to send findings and a recommendation to the Town Council, which would hold a public hearing as early as October 5.
Related development
Boon Street Special District text amendment
The special district could change what can be built and how along Boon Street — residents can weigh in at the October 5 hearing.
Boon Street Special Planning District text amendment
The special district could change what can be built along Boon Street; the details are still being shaped.
Boon Street Special Planning District
The overlay would change what can be built in the Boon Street neighborhood and how it's regulated — but any change is on hold until at least October 21.
Zoning Ordinance Section 4.5 High Water Table Limitations Overlay District amendment
Changes how much of a water-table-constrained lot can be built on or paved, potentially easing redevelopment of older small lots.
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