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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. Documents for the CDBG programs can be found HERE.
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.