Zoning amendments adopted: Breakwater Village and substandard lots
Summary
A proposed zoning change would reinstate the setback numbers adopted in January 2024 for Breakwater Village. Residents spoke both against and questioningly at the hearing before the first reading passed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Breakwater Village residents seeking the original 2024 protections.
Some owners of substandard lots may face stricter setback limits once adopted.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Narragansett Town Council - Jul 20, 2026
Two zoning changes are now law: updated dimensional rules for the Breakwater Village Special District, and relief for small substandard lots so owners can build without chasing variances for ordinary setbacks.
Narragansett Town Council - Jul 6, 2026
A proposed zoning change would reinstate the setback numbers adopted in January 2024 for Breakwater Village. Residents spoke both against and questioningly at the hearing before the first reading passed.
Planning Board - Apr 21, 2026
The board recommended reverting Breakwater Village's special-district setbacks to their 2023 versions, honoring the condo association's request, with a tweak on shed setbacks matching the rest of town.
Planning Board - Mar 17, 2026
Breakwater Village residents want out of the Town Council's new '15% dimensions' rules, saying the old 2024 limits protected the tight-knit condo village and the new flexibility lets buildings creep closer than ever. The board will draft amendments to revert Breakwater Village to 2024 rules and revisit the 5-foot side-yard fire-safety setback at its April meeting.
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