📢 City Hall Closed Thursday, Nov. 28th 📢

City Hall and offices will be CLOSING EARLY for Thanksgiving at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27th. The Waste Management Transfer Station will also be closed resulting in a one-day delay for all trash, recycling and yard waste collections. 
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Contact Information

Nicholas Armour, Zoning Officer
(401) 845-5452

City Hall - 3rd Floor
43 Broadway
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday

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Contact Information

Nicholas Armour, Zoning Officer
(401) 845-5452

City Hall - 3rd Floor
43 Broadway
Newport, Rhode Island 02840
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Monday through Friday

View Staff Directory »

Zoning & Historic Preservation

Our Misssion

The mission of the Department of Zoning and Inspections is to ensure compliance with construction, zoning and nuisance codes and to protect public health, safety and welfare within the community.

The Department serves as a one-stop shop for land development review and regulations for building, housing, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning (certificates, variances, special uses and historic) within the City of Newport.

The Historic Preservation division also provides support to the Historic District Commission.

 


Flood Safe Newport

Being a flood safe community means protecting our community and saving homeowners on flood insurance.

Historic Preservation

With the largest collection of colonial homes in the United States, Newport truly lives in its history. Caring for these historic properties is a community effort. 

Comprehensive Land Use Plan

Download a copy of the City's guiding planning document, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan

GIS Portal

Discover Newport through our robust GIS Mapping tool 

Maps & Plans

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Planning News

Cliff Walk Named

Cliff Walk Named "Best of Rhode Island"

NEWPORT -- Newport’s world-famous Cliff Walk, the most popular tourist attraction in Rhode Island, was recently recognized by Rhode Island Magazine as the “Best Hike in Rhode Island” and “The Best Free Activity in Newport County.”

The Cliff Walk Commission, which oversees the 3.5-mile coastal trail, accepted the award on behalf of the many partners who have devoted their time and talent to caring for the popular attraction.

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