Warwick City Council advances zoning amendments and Black History Month resolution

The Warwick City Council meeting on February 10, 2025, highlighted significant zoning amendments and a resolution honoring Black History Month. The council moved swiftly to address time-sensitive matters, with a focus on public hearings for three key zoning ordinances.

The first ordinance, PCO 1-25, seeks to amend the City of Warwick's zoning regulations concerning TowerCo 2013 LLC and AccelCo Partnership, which pertains to a site at 150 Draper Avenue. This proposal was unanimously moved to the full council for public hearing.

Next, the council discussed PCO 2-25, which aims to expand the areas permitted for retail sales of marijuana and related products, specifically targeting Thousand Lakes LLC at 319 Bald Hill Road. This motion also received unanimous support for a public hearing.

The third zoning amendment, PCO 3-25, involves Sprague Covington LLC at 112 Old Warwick Avenue, which was similarly advanced to the full council for further discussion.

In a notable cultural initiative, the council introduced PCR 13-25, a resolution in observance of Black History Month. This resolution, co-sponsored by several council members, was passed without public objection, reflecting the council's commitment to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Black history in the community.

As the meeting concluded, the council emphasized the importance of these discussions, particularly the zoning amendments, which are expected to have a lasting impact on local development and community engagement. The full council will reconvene to further deliberate these matters, ensuring that public input is considered in the decision-making process.