Planning & Development

Meeting Materials

Planning Commission

Wed, Sep 25 2024, 6:30pm
Wed, Jul 24 2024, 6:30pm
Wed, Jun 26 2024, 6:30pm
Wed, May 22 2024, 6:30pm
Wed, Apr 24 2024, 6:30pm
Wed, Feb 28 2024, 6:30pm

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The Department of Planning & Development administers Coventry’s regulations for land development to ensure that the Town grows in the way that residents intend.  Our work is based on research and understanding of federal and state laws, local ordinances, policies, and plans as they relate to land development in Coventry.  We work closely with the community to develop and maintain the Comprehensive Community Plan, the principal document which outlines residents’ vision for housing, land use, economic development, transportation, open space and recreation.  Our Department also serves as key staff to the Planning Commission, the Zoning Board, the Land Trust, the Conservation Commission, and the Historic District Commission to implement a wide variety of town efforts.  Additionally, the Planning & Development Department locates and manages funding for initiatives and programs that improve residents’ quality of life, such as the Housing Rehabilitation Program, which provides financial assistance for housing repairs for low to moderate income residents.  

Major divisions of the Planning & Development Department include:

Planning

Planning is a process of gathering technical data and community input to form policies and regulations about how the community seeks to develop, conserve or revitalize the land within its boundaries – and ensuring that development is occurring as planned.  

Zoning and Zoning Enforcement

Zoning is a power granted by the State of Rhode Island that enables towns to regulate land uses (development density, the size of lots, the height of buildings, etc.) in order to ensure that development does not run contrary to the Comprehensive Plan and promotes the health, safety and general welfare of the public.  

CDBG

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs administered through the Department of Planning & Development include the Home Rehabilitation Assistance Program and the CDBG Annual Application.


Staff Listing

Doug Mclean, Director of Planning and Development

Alex Berardo,  Principal Planner 

Josh Chase, Planning Technician

Kerrie Karwoski, Zoning Clerk

Geri Manning, CDBG Program Manager

 

Contact Us

For Planning: 401-822-6246 | planning@coventryri.gov

For Zoning and Zoning Enforcement: 401-822-9196 | codeenforcement@coventryri.gov

For CDBG: 401-492-9368 | cdbg@coventryri.gov

Department Fax: 401-822-6236

 

Location and Hours

1675 Flat River Road (Mailing address: 1670 Flat River Road)

Coventry, Rhode Island 02816

Open Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.