For the purpose of this ordinance, the Town of Narragansett is hereby divided into 12 zoning districts ("zones") as follows:

R-80 residence zone: This zone is composed of areas of [the] town which have severe physical limitations for development, or which are within or adjacent to wetlands, intertidal zones, coastal ponds, rivers or watersheds.

R-40 residence zone: This zone encompasses a large part of the town, and includes those areas in which the economic factors associated with extensive development are likely to discourage urban-intensity development. The zone is characterized by open space interspersed with residential and agricultural land uses.

R-20 residence zone: This zone is composed of certain quiet, moderate-density residential areas, plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur.

R-10 residence zone: This zone is composed of high-density residential areas served by or adjacent to a public water system, plus areas where similar residential development appears desirable.

R-10A residence zone: This zone is composed of high-density residential areas served by public water and public sewer systems, plus areas where similar development appears desirable.

B-A limited business zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures used primarily for the retailing of convenience goods such as groceries and drugs and the furnishing of personal services.

B-B general business zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures used for the retailing of commodities and the furnishing of services dependent upon considerable vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

B-C waterfront business zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures used primarily for the retailing of goods and services for water-oriented activities.

U-R urban renewal zone: This zone is composed of land located within the Narragansett urban renewal project (RI-24) area.

I-A limited industrial zone: This zone is composed of certain land and structures in which research industries and limited industrial uses are permitted, but general industrial uses are prohibited. The exclusion of general industrial uses is intended to promote the economic welfare of the town by preserving sites for research and limited industrial uses.

I-B general industrial zone: This zone is composed of certain industrial areas and open land suitable for industrial development. All industries are permitted uses except those deemed to be particularly obnoxious to the residents of the town. The exclusion of nonindustrial development is intended to promote the economic welfare of the town by preserving special sites for industrial purposes and by controlling the mingling of residences and industrial uses, in accordance with G.L. 1956, § 45-24-33(10).

P public use zone: This zone is composed of the areas of the town which are reserved for public and semi-public uses, including public parks, playgrounds, and recreation areas; golf courses; areas owned or occupied by the town, state, or federal government; and areas owned or occupied by the University of Rhode Island. No residential, commercial, or industrial development is permitted in this zone, except that deemed necessary by the governmental entity that owns the land. Any such development shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance.

State Law reference— Standard provisions for zoning ordinances, G.L. 1956, § 45-24-33.

The boundaries of the above zones are hereby established as shown on the zoning plat maps filed in the office of the town clerk entitled "Narragansett Zoning Map." The Narragansett zoning map is hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance.

The official zoning map shall be identified by the signature of the town council president attested by the town clerk, and bearing the seal of the town under the following words: "This is to certify that this is the official zoning map referred to in section 3 of Ordinance Number 731 of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island, which was adopted by the town council on June 20, 1994 [as amended]." Any change in the location of boundaries of a zone hereafter made through the amendment of this ordinance shall be indicated by the alteration of such map, and the map thus altered is declared to be a part of the ordinance thus amended. No amendment to this ordinance which involves matter portrayed on the official zoning map shall become effective until after such change and entry has been made on said map.

Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of zones as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

(1)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center lines of highways, streets, alleys, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or water bodies, such centerlines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(2)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following town limits, such town limits shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(3)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following the property lines of parks or other publicly owned lands, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(4)

Where boundaries are indicated as approximately following platted lot lines, such lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.

(5)

Where the boundary of a zone divides a lot which was in single ownership on the effective date of this ordinance, the zoning board of review may permit, as a special use permit, the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot, not to exceed 50 feet beyond the boundary line, into the other portions of the lot.

(6)

Where boundaries are indicated as following shorelines, such shorelines shall be construed to be such boundaries. Any changes in such shorelines shall be construed as changes in such boundaries.

(7)

Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in the above subsections shall be so construed.

(8)

Distances and dimensions not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

(9)

Where existing physical features do not conform with those shown on the official zoning map, and in other circumstances not covered by the above, the zoning board of review shall interpret the zone boundaries.