I.            CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL:

II.            NEW BUSINESS:

A.    The Appeal of Notice of Violation issued by Zoning Inspector David Thornley dated October 21, 2025 to David Duarte appellant and owner of the property located at 1029 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI; Zoned RU-3 and further designated as Assessor’s Plat 22 Block 2 Lot 3; in violation of: Section 2.4.1.61 operating as a junk or salvage yard in the RU-3 Zone; Section 2.4.2.4 Dimensional Regulations requiring a minimum front depth (setback) of 100 feet in the RU-3 Zone; Article V. Section 5.1.D. no parking or storage of commercial registered vehicles containing a weight of over 20,000 GVW (gross vehicle weight) which is not allowed in the RU-3 Zone; in violation of the Exeter Zoning Ordinance; continued from January 8, 2026, February 12, 2026, May 14, 2026 and July 9, 2026.

B.     Zoning Board of Review: Policies, Procedures and Payments for: Advertising, Stenographer, Public Hearings, Meetings, Continuations, Transcripts, Mailings, and Postage; review, discussion, and next steps.

III.            ADMINISTRATIVE:

A.    Approval of Invoices:

1.      Southern RI Newspapers, Advertising 

2.      Ron Ronzio, Stenographer

3.      Peter D. Ruggiero, Esq., Zoning Solicitor

B.     Approval of Meeting Minutes:

1.      July 9, 2026

C.     Future Meeting Date: September 10, 2026

IV.            ADJOURNMENT

The public is welcome to any meeting of the Exeter Zoning Board. If communications assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office (295-7500) at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting date. Regular meetings of the Zoning Board shall start at 7:00 p.m. and end no later than 10:00 p.m. unless voted on to extend. The Exeter Town Hall is handicapped accessible. Posting information: Secretary of State’s website, Exeter Town Hall/Town Clerk’s Office, Exeter Public Library, Exeter Post Office, ClerkBase and the Town of Exeter website www.exeterri.gov. Posted on July 23, 2026.