Fax: (401)647-7935
Larry Desormier, Building/Zoning Official
ldesormier@scituateri.org
Calista McDermott, Clerk
cmcdermott@scituateri.org
Comprehensive Plan Update
**NEW**
The Town of Scituate Building Office is now offering ONLINE PERMITTING through the State permit portal which can be found here:
http://permits.ri.gov/
Effective January 26, 2021 paper permits will no long be accepted.
INSTRUCTIONS: Please go to http://permits.ri.gov/. Please click on "Town of Scituate". Next, click on "building department" and select the type of permit you need.
NOTE: All building plans need to be dropped off at the Building Official's Office.
Complaint Form
Renewable Energy Ordinance
Normal Office Hours
Building, Zoning & Planning Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:00 401-647-5901
Calista McDermott, Administrative Assistant
Building & Zoning Official Hours
Monday -Friday 8:30-4:00
Inspections will be 10-2:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday w/ 24 Hour Notice
Afternoon Office visits by appointment
Wednesday - Friday
Larry Desormier, Building & Zoning Official
401-647-5901
If the Building/Zoning Official is in the field, the office will contact him for all emergencies and questions.
- Town of Scituate Comprehensive Plan
- Comprehensive Plan - APPENDIX
- Town of Scituate Low & Moderate Income Housing Plan
Building Permits:
The Town of Scituate enforces the Rhode Island State Building Code (SBC). In accordance with SBC, permits are required for all activities not classified as "ordinary repairs". Roofing and re-siding are not considered "ordinary repairs". Building permits for new construction generally take 2 weeks for processing. An approved O.W.T.S application and plan along with proof of ownership/status are required prior to start of permit process.
The town contains RR (Rural Residential), RS (Single-Family Residential), BL (Limited Business), BG (General Business), M (General Manufacturing), and W (Watershed) zones.There are 2 Village Overlay District Zones, in the Village of Hope, and the Village of North Scituate. Zoning Ordinances are available in the Town Clerk's Office at a cost of $15.00 for town residents and $20.00 for non-residents. Or click below:
Contact our offices during normal business hours for additional information.
- Zoning Board of Review Application
- Zoning Application Instructions
- RI General Laws Regulating Zoning Ordinances
- Plan Commission Application
- Subdivision and Land Development Regulations
- Fee Schedule - Subdivision & Land Development
- Septic Loan Program Application
Meetings
Planning : The Planning Commission meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm.
Zoning : The Zoning Board of Review meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm.
Note: There will be no Zoning Board meeting in December.
The subdivision and land development regulations are available in the Town Clerk's Office at a cost of $15.00 for town residents and $20.00 for non-residents.
All applications, and fees are available at the Building Department located at Town Hall during regular office hours.