Zoning Board of Appeals – Oct 26, 2026

What was decided

The board heard one appeal from Edward R. Laplume for a 288-square-foot shed at 45 Oakdale Avenue, where a 150-square-foot shed is allowed. Members voted 5-0 to approve the dimensional variance and special use permit, with a special condition to repair the shed as needed.

Agenda

The meeting covers a request by Edward R Laplume for a dimensional variance at 45 Oakdale Avenue. The applicant proposes a 288 square foot shed where a 150 square foot is allowed.

Show the agenda's 4 items
  • Public hearing and decision on a dimensional variance request by Edward R Laplume, applicant and owner
  • Property at 45 Oakdale Avenue, Tax Assessors Plat 48 Lot 635, in an RT Residential Two Family Zone
  • Request under Section 410-46 and Section 410.12.2(C) of the Pawtucket Zoning Ordinance
  • Proposed 288 square foot shed where a 150 square foot is allowed

Meeting details

Where
100 Freight Street, Pawtucket Municipal Annex, Pawtucket, RI, 02860

Terms used here

variance
Permission from the zoning board to use or build on a property in a way the zoning doesn't allow, such as closer to a lot line, because of a hardship particular to the property.

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