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AN AMENDMENT TO flood-prone area zoning laws related to the elevation of homes above flooding projections has reined in potential massive height variances for new homes. It is expected to result in more-resilient homes being built in Rhode Island. This home in North Kingstown along Narragansett Bay was built with the idea that flood waters could flow through the bottom floors without disturbing living space above. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Legislation alters flood-area zoning height exemptions

Natural Resources 07/18/2019

PROVIDENCE – Among the bills signed into law by Gov. Gina M. Raimondo following the most recent legislative session, one included a zoning ordinance...

THE STATE COASTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL issued a deficiency notice to Bluewater LLC in its application to build docking in Block Island. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FAST FERRY

CRMC issues deficiency notice for proposed Block Island docks

Hospitality & Tourism 04/16/2018

SOUTH KINGSTOWN — The state Coastal Resource Management Council issued March 28 a deficiency notice to Bluewater LLC for its application to build docking...

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