The following questions often asked of the Department of Planning and Development are best answered for each individual property owner by contacting the Planning Department directly at (401) 294-3331, Extension 311.  The North Kingstown Zoning Ordinance is available for review as part of this Web Page and the appropriate sections of the ordinance are indicated at the end of each question.

Question 1 - What is the population of North Kingstown?

Based on the US Census figures, the population of North Kingstown in the year 2000 was 26,326 persons.  This was up 1% from the 1990 population of 23,786 persons.  

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Questions 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 - What is the zoning for my property?  May I work from my home?  May I have horses or other animals on my property?  What are the requirements for locating a fence on my property?  What would the setback requirements be if I wanted to add to my house or business?  Is my property in an aquifer or watershed zone?  Is an in-law apartment allowed on my property?

These are all questions that are best answered by calling the Planning Department at (401) 294-3331 ext. 311 and providing us with your address and/or Assessor's Plat and Lot numbers.

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Question 6 - Is my property located in a flood plain?

Click here to view the North Kingstown Flood Hazard Map.  For additional information please contact the Planning Department.

Question 10 - Is my house in an historic district? Am I subject to the rules and regulations of the North Kingstown Historic District Commission?

North Kingstown has seven National Register Historic Districts.  The only local  historic is the Wickford Historic District.  Section 21-331 through 21- 340 contains the zoning provisions that apply in the local district.  A list of the properties that are a part of the Wickford Historic District is contained within Section 21- .

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Question 11 - When is the next meeting of the Zoning Board of Review and/or the Planning Commission?

The North Kingstown Planning Commission meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Town Hall Conference Room, 80 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown.   The Zoning Board of Review meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the same location.  The agenda for both the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Review are posted at least forty-eight hours prior to the meeting in the lobby of the North Kingstown Town Hall, 80 Boston Neck Road and the North Kingstown Town Hall Annex, 55 Brown Street, North Kingstown.  Agendas will also be available on this Web Page for many of the Town's Boards and Commissions.

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Question 12 - Can I get information on the Town's Charter and Ordinances?

Click here to view and search the Town of North Kingstown Charters & Ordinances

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