Lot un-merger under R.I.G.L. §45-24-38(C)
Summary
The Micheli appeal over 'un-merging' two lots was withdrawn, but even the board's lawyers are baffled by how the new state statute interacts with the old rules — they've asked the town solicitor for a memo.
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Last discussed Jul 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
Splitting the lots could add a taxable buildable parcel, which the tax assessor would welcome.
Property owners with merged lots who want them split back into buildable lots.
Neighbors fear more rental units, party traffic, and neighborhood strain if merged lots can be split.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board - Jul 23, 2026
The Micheli appeal over 'un-merging' two lots was withdrawn, but even the board's lawyers are baffled by how the new state statute interacts with the old rules — they've asked the town solicitor for a memo.
Zoning Board - May 21, 2026
Whether owners of administratively merged substandard lots can invoke the 2024 state law to unmerge them is an open legal question that may end up before the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The outcome affects how hundreds of legacy merged lots across town can be developed.
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