Residential Parking Program ordinance
Summary
The council wants to create a town-wide residential parking permit for full-time residents and a fishing permit allowing coastal access on four streets, borrowing ideas from Newport's system. A subcommittee will work out details like fees and enforcement before anything comes back for a vote.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any permit fee is expected to be small, mainly to cover issuing the stickers.
Full-time residents, fishermen, and surfers who currently get shut out of summer parking.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Narragansett Town Council - Apr 20, 2026
A new town-wide residential parking permit program for year-round residents (homestead exemption or year-round lease) had its first reading. It would let permit holders park on designated town streets; watch for the second reading.
Narragansett Town Council - Jan 20, 2026
The council wants to create a town-wide residential parking permit for full-time residents and a fishing permit allowing coastal access on four streets, borrowing ideas from Newport's system. A subcommittee will work out details like fees and enforcement before anything comes back for a vote.
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