Community Development

The Department of Community Development is responsible for townwide planning activities and review of land development projects occurring within the Town of Narragansett.

Community Development responsibilities include:

• Review subdivision proposals, comprehensive permits, and zone changes, as well as zoning applications requiring relief from the zoning ordinance and schedule public hearings.
• Provide recommendations to both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Review in regard to these types of projects.
• Development and management of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.
  • Baseline Report - Snapshot in time of Narragansett
  • Road Map - For Land use and local government policy
  • Action Plan - Implementation plan for those items identified in the Road map
• Administration of the Adopt-A-Spot and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs, as well as the Community Septic System Loan Program (CSSLP).
• Provide periodic regulatory review and policy development over a wide range of subjects.
• Provide support to various boards and commissions including the Tree Board, Conservation Commission, Harbor Management Commission, Historic District Commission, and the Land Conservancy Trust.
• Provide direct staff assistance to the Town Manager and Town Council, when needed.
• Maintain records and research files for planning projects and community land use information.