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At MySitePlan, we specialize in navigating Rhode Island’s layered permitting process, offering customized site plans tailored to your specific project. Whether you need floor plans, elevation drawings, 3D renderings, or full-scale site plans, our team ensures that your documentation meets local, state, and coastal regulatory requirements. Whether you're restoring a historic property, developing a waterfront home, or planning a new commercial space, MySitePlan provides the expertise you need to get approved and get building—without the headaches.

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Getting Your Site Plan Approved in Rhode Island

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but when it comes to permitting and site planning, it presents some of the biggest challenges. From the historic streets of Providence to the scenic coastal towns of Newport and Narragansett, every square inch of land comes with strict zoning, environmental, and preservation regulations. MySitePlan is the ideal tool for tackling these complexities, providing expertly crafted site plans that ensure compliance with Rhode Island’s intricate permitting process—so you can build with confidence, no matter the location.

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Why Choose MySitePlan for Rhode Island Site Plans

Whether you need a site plan for a building permit, deck permit, fencing permit, or HOA submission anywhere in Rhode Island — from Providence and Warwick to Newport, Narragansett, and North Kingstown — MySitePlan delivers professionally drafted, permit-ready plans in 24 hours, starting at just $99. No site visit, no delays, no surveyor fees.

  • 24-hour turnaround on every order — no site visit, no scheduling.
  • Transparent flat-rate pricing starting at $99 — no surveyor cost, no hidden fees.
  • Veteran-owned, with 80,000+ site plans delivered and 8,000+ verified five-star reviews.
  • Drafted remotely by Drafterra Certified drafters using GIS lot-line data and satellite imagery.
  • Trusted by Rhode Island homeowners, contractors, and property managers for permit and HOA submissions.

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Rhode Island's Building Permit Landscape

Last reviewed: April 2026

Under Rhode Island General Law § 23-27.3-113.1, no one may construct, enlarge, alter, or demolish a building without first filing an application with the local building official and obtaining the required permit. Building permits are issued at the municipal level across all 39 Rhode Island cities and towns — each maintaining its own building department or zoning office — and most now accept applications through the statewide e-permitting portal at permits.ri.gov.

Requirements vary by municipality. North Kingstown requires a site plan showing setbacks to all property boundaries, the septic system, water line, and all other structures on the lot. Narragansett requires two copies of a site plan stamped by a registered land surveyor for certain projects. Cranston requires a site plan as part of any curb cut or driveway permit submitted to the Department of Public Works.

Coastal Rhode Island adds another layer: the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) requires an assent before any local building permit can be issued for work within 200 feet of a coastal feature — affecting communities including Newport, Narragansett, Warwick, South Kingstown, Westerly, and Tiverton. Having an accurate, up-to-date site plan is the essential first step in that process.

Common Rhode Island Projects That Require a Site Plan

Most permitted residential and commercial projects in Rhode Island require a site plan as part of the application package. Common examples include:

  • Building permits for new construction — required across all 39 Rhode Island municipalities
  • Room additions — must show proposed footprint, setbacks, and existing structures
  • Deck and porch permits — required in Providence, Warwick, Pawtucket, and most other Rhode Island towns
  • Accessory structure permits (sheds and detached garages) — typically required when structures exceed 120 sq ft
  • Fencing permits — required for fences over 6 feet in most Rhode Island jurisdictions
  • Demolition permits — required statewide before any structure is removed
  • Retaining wall permits — required when walls exceed height thresholds set by local codes
  • Driveway and curb cut permits — Cranston requires a site plan submitted to its Department of Public Works
  • Swimming pool permits — must show pool location, setbacks, and fencing
  • Solar installation permits — required in Providence, Woonsocket, and statewide under the 2021 RISBC
  • Zoning compliance and dimensional approval — variance and special use permit applications in any municipality
  • CRMC coastal assent applications — required within 200 feet of any coastal feature statewide
  • Landscape permits — some Rhode Island municipalities require a site plan for significant grading or planting work
  • Sign permits — required for commercial signage in Providence, Cranston, Newport, and other cities
  • HOA and condo association submissions — often required before the local building permit can be processed
  • Change of use permits — required when a property's intended use changes under Rhode Island zoning law

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Rhode Island's Unique Permitting Environment

All 39 Rhode Island municipalities follow the Rhode Island State Building Code (RISBC), currently based on the 2021 IBC/IRC with Rhode Island amendments — including the state's 2024 adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) with new electric-readiness provisions. Properties along state roads also require a RIDOT entrance permit in addition to local approvals, and environmental permits from CRMC or RIDEM must generally be secured before the local building permit application is submitted.

Providence and Newport impose an additional layer of review for properties in designated historic districts, with local Historic District Commissions evaluating any exterior changes. RIDEM regulates work near inland wetlands and floodplains, typically within 50–100 feet of those features. If you're unsure which agencies apply to your project, check the Rhode Island Building Code Commission — and always confirm requirements with your local building department before submitting.

How MySitePlan Works for Rhode Island Property Owners

Ordering is simple: provide your Rhode Island property address and project details online, and your Drafterra Certified drafter gets to work immediately. Most plans are delivered within 24 hours — no appointments, no waiting on a surveyor's schedule.

  • Basic Site Plan — $99: Property lines, primary structure roofline, lot dimensions, north arrow, and scale.
  • Medium Site Plan — $119 (most popular): Adds measurements between features, trees, driveway, accessory structures, and swimming pool. Ideal for most Rhode Island building permit and HOA applications.
  • Detailed Site Plan — $159: Adds paths, shrubs, lawn, landscaping, and septic/utilities. Best for detailed residential submissions.
  • Commercial Site Plan — $179: Includes parking, ingress/egress, dumpster areas, and parking space counts.
  • Commercial "The Works" — $279: Adds legal setbacks, custom size, DWG file, topography, impervious surface calculation, and vicinity map.

24-Hour Turnaround on Every Rhode Island Order

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Trusted by Rhode Island Property Owners and Contractors

MySitePlan is a veteran-owned company with 80,000+ site plans delivered and 8,000+ verified five-star reviews — and Rhode Island building departments and HOAs are among the local authorities that have accepted our plans. From Providence decks and Warwick pool permits to Newport coastal assent applications and Narragansett accessory structures, our plans are built to meet the detail requirements local officials expect.

Every plan is drafted by a Drafterra Certified drafter held to high standards of technical proficiency. If your municipality asks a follow-up question or requests a revision, our team is ready to help you across the finish line. For a closer look at how our plans perform in real permit situations, see this Medium Site Plan for Rear Addition case study — the same process and plan quality Rhode Island customers receive.

Rhode Island counties served
County Permit Authority Site Plan Notes
Providence County City of Providence Building Inspection Division; individual building departments in Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and all other municipalities within the county Site plans are required for nearly all permit applications across Providence County municipalities. In Providence, fences not over 6 feet and detached sheds under 120 sq ft are generally exempt from permit requirements; all other projects — including room additions, decks, pools, and accessory structures — require a site plan. Cranston requires a site plan as part of its curb cut and driveway permit application submitted to the Department of Public Works. Providence also requires Historic District Commission review for properties in designated historic areas.
Kent County City of Warwick Building Department; individual building departments in Coventry, West Warwick, East Greenwich, and all other municipalities within the county Building permits are issued at the municipal level throughout Kent County. Warwick, the county’s largest city, borders Narragansett Bay, meaning projects within 200 feet of tidal waters or coastal features require a CRMC assent before a local building permit can be issued. RIDEM review is also required for work within 50–100 feet of inland wetlands or floodplains. Site plans should show setbacks to all property lines, existing structures, and any relevant environmental features.
Washington County Individual building departments in South Kingstown, North Kingstown, Narragansett, Westerly, Charlestown, and all other municipalities within the county Washington County has some of Rhode Island’s most stringent site plan requirements due to its extensive coastline. North Kingstown explicitly requires a site plan showing the building location, setbacks to all property boundaries, the septic system, water line, and all other structures on the lot. Narragansett requires two copies of a site plan stamped by a registered land surveyor — confirm current requirements with your local building department. CRMC coastal assent is required for any construction within 200 feet of a coastal feature (beach, dune, coastal wetland, or tidal waters), with a minimum 50-foot structural setback from coastal features. RIDEM review applies for work near inland wetlands.
Newport County City of Newport Building Inspections; individual building departments in Portsmouth, Middletown, Tiverton, Little Compton, and Jamestown Newport County is heavily coastal, and CRMC assent is required for construction or alteration within 200 feet of any coastal feature before a local permit can be issued — this applies across Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown. The City of Newport adds a Historic District Commission review layer for properties in designated historic areas, which frequently calls for a detailed site plan showing the relationship of the project to lot lines and neighboring structures. Site plans are required for all standard permit types including decks, pools, additions, accessory structures, and demolition.
Bristol County Town of Bristol Building Department; Town of Warren Building Department; Town of Barrington Building Department Bristol County is Rhode Island’s smallest county, comprising Bristol, Warren, and Barrington — each of which issues building permits through its own local building department. All three towns border Narragansett Bay or the Warren River, so CRMC coastal assent is commonly required for projects within 200 feet of tidal waters or coastal features. RIDEM review applies for work near inland wetlands. Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, decks, pools, and demolition permits across all three municipalities.

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