Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council
Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 7 - Aquidneck Island SAMP Coastal Development Regulations
Section 650-RICR-20-00-7.2 - Definitions

1. "Areas of particular concern" or "APC" zone means areas within the Aquidneck Island SAMP boundary that have been identified either as highly significant habitats or as areas of significant public recreation and open space value. The conservation parcel designations have been identified using a ranking system that includes habitat quality, use of the site by wildlife, presence of rare species, and geographic relationships (i.e., contiguous parcels with habitat value). The delineation of recreation and open space parcels are based primarily on priority areas identified in the West Side Master Plan.

2. "Coastal greenway" means a land area that:

3. "Other areas zone" means areas that are not defined as redevelopment zones or areas of particular concern.

4. "Redevelopment zone" means areas on the west side of Aquidneck Island that have been specifically designated for high density development by the local municipality or the state. Many parcels within this zone have been identified by the West Side Master Plan as growth centers. This zone also incorporates large parcels within the Aquidneck Island SAMP boundary that were formerly used by the U.S. Navy for fuel or materials storage and are therefore constrained by the existence of utility corridors, and/or the need for site remediation prior to residential or commercial development. The boundaries of this redevelopment zone are identified on the Aquidneck Island SAMP Map (See Figure 2 in § 7.1(K) of this Part) and include the Newport Naval Hospital and the Weaver Cove/Melville Marine Center and the Arnold's Point area in Portsmouth.