NOTICE

Middletown Planning Board

The Middletown Planning Board will meet on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00pm

Town Council Chambers

350 East Main Rd., Middletown, RI  02842

Said meeting can also be accessed by video/telephone conference call on the date and time referenced. Members of the public may view and participate in the meeting in real-time by accessing the web conference on your computer or mobile device/phone using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87102520683 Access by telephone call is also available by calling toll free: (888) 475-4499 (Toll Free). Meeting ID when prompted: 871 0252 0683. Virtual access to the meeting is being provided only as a convenience and is not an official "location" where access to the meeting is guaranteed. Being physically present at the meeting is the only way to guarantee complete access to the meeting, as the meeting will not be paused or rescheduled if the virtual access fails. 

To view the materials for items on the agenda go to: https://middletownri.gov/504/Planning-Board-Meeting-Packets or contact the Planning Dept. to schedule an appointment to view the file.

AGENDA

1.    Public Hearing – Consider adoption of proposed amendments to the Middletown Rules and Regulations Regarding the Subdivision and Development of Land to address amendments required by legislation adopted in the 2026 session of the RI General Assembly, including Article 2 Definitions; Article 4 Procedures for subdivision and land development project approval, Sections 402, 404, 405, 406; Section 805 regarding appeals; and Section 909 regarding unified review.

2.    Recommendation to the Town Council on proposed amendments to Town Code Chapter 152,  zoning ordinance to address amendments required by legislation adopted in the 2026 session of the RI General Assembly, including Section 400 Definitions; adding Section 732 regarding Supportive and Functional Emergency (SAFE) units; Section 903 regarding unified review; Section 904 regarding variance and special use permit approvals; Section 906 regarding modifications; Section 1304 regarding parking requirements; and Article 17 regarding procedures for review of affordable housing comprehensive permit applications.

3.    Review of document comparing the goals, policies, and action items of the current Middletown Comprehensive Community Plan and the new draft comprehensive plan, and consider scheduling a public hearing to present and accept input on the draft new plan.

All items on this agenda may be considered, discussed and voted upon. This meeting location is accessible to the handicapped. Individuals requiring interpreter services for the hearing impaired should notify the Town Clerk’s Office at (401) 847-0009 not less than 48 hours before this meeting.