City of Cranston Public Hearing Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments

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            A Public Hearing will be held before the Ordinance Committee of the Cranston City Council on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:30 p.m., pursuant to Section 3.12 of the City Charter, on proposed Ordinances 9-23-01 and 9-23-05 amending Title 17 of the Code of the City of Cranston, 2005, entitled 'Zoning'.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 9-23-01 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 - ZONING, CHAPTER 24 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, ENTITLED 'Performance Standards Generally'

The City is proposing an amendment to Chapter 17.24.  The purpose of this Code Amendment is to add Section 17.24.50 - Retail Sales of Cannabis.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 9-23-05 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 17 - ZONING, CHAPTER 17.36.010 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED 'Industrial Uses'

The City is proposing to amend Chapter 17.36.010.  The purpose of this Code Amendment is to include Commercial Uses in the Performance Standards, Enforcement of Standards, and Corrections required for noise and vibration for the operation of uses in C1, C2, C3, C4, C-5 and industrial districts and for the operation of industrial or commercial nonconforming use in any zone.

The public hearing will also be broadcast remotely on Zoom.  The link to the meeting is below.  Those without access to video observation platforms may call in to listen to the public hearing by using one of the call-in phone numbers below.

When: Nov 16, 2023 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic:  Public Works Committee and Ordinance Committee Meetings

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            This Ordinance will also be heard by the Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.;

When: Nov 7, 2023 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: City Plan Commission Meeting

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            and will also be heard by the full City Council at their regular meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Webinar

When: Nov 27, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Topic: City Council Meeting

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            Interested persons will be given an opportunity to speak on the proposed amendments at the public hearings noticed herein.  Pursuant to R.I.G.L. 45-24-53(a)(5), the proposed amendments may be altered or amended at the public hearing as a result of further study or because of the views expressed at the public hearing, provided that any such alteration or amendment must be presented for comment in the course of the public hearing.

A complete copy of the proposed Ordinances are available for public review at Cranston City Hall, City Clerk's Office (Room 207) or may be viewed by clicking the link(s) below: 

[click to view Proposed Ordinance Amendment 9-23-01]

[click to view Proposed Ordinance Amendment 9-23-05]

PER ORDER OF THE CRANSTON CITY COUNCIL

Tracy A. Nelson, CMC
City Clerk

Any person with sensory impairments who will require auxiliary aid during the public hearing must notify the Assistant City Clerk at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled hearing by calling (401) 780-3194.

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