Rhode Island Record
Newport, RI
ApprovedVariance

19 Gibbs Avenue chicken coop

Description

Special use permit and variance for a 35-square-foot coop and two hens, bumping lot coverage from 58% to 59%.

Impact summary

A minimal 1% lot-coverage bump for a small backyard coop on a quiet residential use.

Applicant

Name
Megan Schmidt
Address
19 Gibbs AvenueSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Zoning Board of Review

Approved5–0, unanimous

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.

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