Environmental
Properties near Narragansett Bay may require review by the CRMC if a buyer plans to:
APaint the exterior of the home
BConstruct a dock, seawall, or any structure in the coastal zone✓ Correct
CRent the property to vacationers
DRefinance the existing mortgage
Explanation
The Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) must review and approve construction within Rhode Island's coastal zone, including docks, piers, seawalls, and other structures near Narragansett Bay, coastal ponds, and tidal areas.
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