12 Goodwin Street building permit appeal
Description
An appeal of the issuance of building permit #125985 for 12 Goodwin Street in the Waterfront Business zone.
Impact summary
A challenge to a building permit on a Goodwin Street property.
Applicant
- Name
- Jason Perkins
- Address
- 12 Goodwin StreetSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Recorded in the meeting · Zoning Board of Review
Last discussed Mar 23, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
Guest house bedroom limits
Major ordinance changes to the short-term rental program were postponed to a workshop, 5-2. Councilors said the public is confused about what the rules would actually do, and they want to hear more from planning and zoning experts before a final vote.
Guest house zoning amendments
Two Goodwin Street condo owners tried to challenge Newport's five-bedroom guest house limit via variance applications the zoning officer deemed incomplete — and lost 4-1. The board thinks the question ends up in Superior Court, so this fight isn't over.
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