The Narragansett Town Council approved the first reading of a revised short-term rental ordinance at Monday night’s meeting by a vote of 4-1 despite some vocal public opposition.
A zoning ordinance approved by the town council this week counters a state law that goes into effect Jan. 1 and would allow developers to make new construction larger and taller than current standards.
The Narragansett Town Council on Monday passed zoning amendments to the town ordinance, regarding definitions, prohibited uses and the retail sales of marijuana in town, by a vote of 3-2.
The Town Council on Monday for a third time unanimously approved an ordinance and amendment of Chapter 731 of the town’s code and ordinances, to limit the number of students
Passage of the historic legislation did not directly expand the right to get to the shore in the first place. Efforts are going on locally in places like Narragansett, Charlestown and Westerly.