Historic Preservation in Rhode Island (2026)
3 rules on the books across Rhode Island, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Historic-Cultural Monuments
How buildings, sites, and trees are nominated and designated as Historic-Cultural Monuments, the protections that follow, and the demolition-stay process.
Cranston
Significant RestrictionsAltering, removing, or disturbing a historic cemetery, archaeological burial site, or grave marker in Cranston requires…
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Significant RestrictionsPawtucket's Historic District Commission must issue a certificate of appropriateness before any exterior work…
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Some RestrictionsProvidence requires any new monument, memorial, or marker proposed for city property to go through a seven-member…
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