Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'permitted use' in Rhode Island zoning?
AAny use approved by the mayor
BA use allowed by right in a particular zoning district without requiring any special approval✓ Correct
CA use that requires a conditional use permit
DA use that has been grandfathered
Explanation
A permitted use (or use by right) is a land use explicitly allowed in a zoning district under the base zoning ordinance—no special permit or approval is needed beyond standard building permits.
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