DIVISION 7. - MULTIFAMILY DWELLINGS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of East Providence, RI.
The text
Sec. 19-216. - General requirements.#
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the regulations in this division shall apply to all multifamily properties.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 19-216; Ch. 944, § I(Att.), 9-2-25)
Sec. 19-217. - Area requirements.#
In any multifamily structure the minimum front, side and rear setbacks shall be increased by five feet for each full floor level in the structure over the first two floor levels.
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 19-217; Ch. 867, § VI, 12-20-22; Ch. 944, § I(Att.), 9-2-25)
Sec. 19-218. - Schedule for maximum multifamily dwelling density.#
Maximum multifamily dwelling density is shown in the following table. Usable lot area is defined in section 19-1. Number of
bedrooms per
dwelling unit Number of dwelling units per lot area (square feet)
3 or more 1 per 2,500
2 1 per 2,000
1 or less 1 per 1,500
Properties with more than one dwelling unit bedroom count type shall not exceed the average per lot square feet. For example, a property with one two-bedroom dwelling unit, one one-bedroom dwelling unit, one studio, and one accessory dwelling unit could not exceed a density of one unit per 1,667 lot square feet (accessory dwelling units do not count towards residential density).
(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 19-218; Ch. 867, § VII, 12-20-22; Ch. 944, § I(Att.), 9-2-25)