Development within 200 feet of Narragansett Bay tidal waters in Providence requires a Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) assent in addition to city permits, covering shoreline construction, docks, and fill activities.
The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) regulates all activities within 200 feet of coastal features along Providence's harbor, the Providence River, and Seekonk River frontage. CRMC assents are required for new construction, additions, retaining walls, docks, dredging, and fill in tidal zones. The state's Coastal Resources Management Program (Red Book) sets setback and water-type rules. Providence projects in the Providence Harbor Type 6 waters must address public access, water-dependent use, and historic shoreline preservation. CRMC review runs parallel to city zoning and building permits, not in place of them.
Working in coastal jurisdiction without a CRMC assent triggers cease-and-desist orders, restoration mandates, and fines up to $2,500 per day under RI law.
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