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Newport Comprehensive Land Use Plan
the boundaries of the historic district. Procedures for the Demolition of Structures within the local Historic District
are defined within the Historical & Cultural Resources Chapter of this document.
2004 Future Land Use Map (FLUM)
The previous comprehensive plan was approved in 2004. As part of this plan, the City of Newport adopted a Future
Land Use Map (FLUM) which identified eight land use categories with the intent of guiding future development and
redevelopment of property in the city. The 2004 land use categories are reflected below in Table 3-3 and shown on
Map 3-5.
Table 3-3 – 2004 FLUM Land Use Categories
Zoning District
Description
Commercial
The future commercial land use is generally located in areas with adequate transportation, primary
automobile, and where there is adequate lot size to accommodate medium to larger commercial
establishments. Specific uses within the commercial area would include retail, shopping centers,
offices, research facilities, technology centers, guest facilities, restaurants, and other similar uses.
The area in the North End contains the largest portion of future commercial area. The established
zoning in the North End (Commercial/Industrial) also allows industrial uses, however industrial uses
are not proposed or likely to occur given the nature of the community and its economy.
Infrastructure
The future infrastructure land use is for water, sewer and stormwater systems on property owned by
the City of Newport.
Institutional
The future institutional land use consists of uses such as schools, universities and colleges,
governmental functions (local, state, and federal), hospitals, cemeteries, and non-profit community
organizations. Institutional land uses in the future will continue to be located throughout Newport.
Mixed Use Waterfront
The future mixed-use waterfront land use parallels the western side of Thames Street. This is also
the eastern side of Newport Harbor. Mixed-uses currently exist there and they are promoted for the
future. Uses including housing, retail, offices, restaurants, boat building and repair, fish and seafood
receiving, handling, and shipping are all promoted in a mixed environment in this area with small lot
sizes. Often housing and/or offices are on second or third floors with more intensive uses, such as
retail or restaurants, located on the street level.
High Density Residential
(< 1/4 acre lots)
The future high-density residential land use encompasses areas with predominately smaller lots (<
10,000 square feet). Most properties are non-conforming in dimension since they are significantly
less than the 10,000 square feet minimum size. This area covers a significant amount of Newport's
downtown and northern portions of the City. In addition to single-family homes, duplex and multifamily housing are generally allowed, but may require special use permits. Commercial uses are not
allowed with the exception of home occupations.
Medium Density Residential
(1/4 to 1 acre lots)
The future medium-density residential land use includes areas with residential lots between the sizes
of 10,000 to 43,560 square feet. The predominant residential uses are single-family and duplex;
however there is some multi-family housing. This medium- density land use is located on the fringe of
the high-density residential and serves as a buffer to the low-density residential. Commercial uses
are not allowed with the exception of home occupations
Low Density Residential
(> 1 acre lots):
The future low-density residential land use includes areas primarily in the southern portion of the City
where lot sizes are the greatest. This land use includes primarily single-family and duplex residential
uses on lots greater than 43,560 square feet. Few multi-family uses would exist. Commercial uses
are not allowed with the exception of home occupations.
Open Space/Recreation
The future Open Space/Recreation land use includes significant areas offering natural, recreation
(passive and active), and historic value to the public. Examples include local and state parks, urban
parks, natural resource protection areas, beaches, golf courses, and islands.
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