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# Building and Zoning
The Building Department provides citizens, businesses, and residents with information on code requirements and permits needed for building or remolding as well as costs and procedure for obtaining permits and inspections. The building department is responsible for the reviewing of plans, issuing permits and inspecting construction activity.
The Building Department must be in compliance with and enforce the building, electric, heating, and plumbing codes according to the Town of West Warwick Code of Ordinances, the provisions of the State of Rhode Island Codes, and National and International Codes.
Building permit fees
If working without a permit, a $250 fine will be issued.
The Building Official acting as the Zoning Enforcement Officer is responsible for the enforcement of the Town of West Warwick Zoning Ordinance 1994 as amended through the plan review process. All applications for zoning code variances, special use permits and exceptions must be obtained from this office and filed with the Town Clerk. Any questions concerning zone, area, use, setback, parking, signs, conforming/non-conforming, or any other issues concerning zoning should be directed to this office.
**Please Note:**
The zoning ordinances are amended from time to time so please make sure you check to ensure that you have the most current book before making your decisions.
**Zoning changes:**
" Legislative Revisions to Land Use Regulations-Town of West Warwick"
Zoning Board Rules of Procedure
Zoning Application Packet
(Zoning Application Packet encompasses the Application for a variance & a special exception permit)
The Town Council passed an
ordinance
that excludes a delinquent taxpayer from conducting business with the Town. If you, the property the permit is for, or the property owner, owes taxes to the Town a permit cannot be obtained until the Tax Collector authorizes the issuing of the permit.
Ordinance Regarding Delinquent Taxpayers
Delinquent taxpayers are unable to obtain permits
Permit Price List
Federal Mold Information
Information from the EPA
RI Dept. Of Health Mold Information
Arctic Design Control District ADCD
A description of the ADCD
Fence Ord. No .2018-11
Increases allowable fence heights
5-55 Fence Ordinance Cont.
Ord 2021-15
Regarding non-resident landlords
Zoning Board Rules of Procedure
Building Permit Fees 5.12.2022
Zoning Variance Application
Route Slip
Use for all new construction
5.4 STANDARD DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS TABLE (SETBACKS)
Landlord Tenant Handbook 2024.pdf
Pool Installation Information
## On-line Forms