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.
If working without a permit, a $250 fine will be issued.
Zoning Administration
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 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.