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Providence committee narrows hours for "incidental entertainment" and broadens scope to "facility"

Committee on an Ordinance, City of Providence · November 4, 2025
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The City of Providence Committee on an Ordinance on Nov. 3 approved an amendment to Chapter 27 of the zoning ordinance that narrows when live "incidental entertainment" may be provided and broadens the definition of the locations where such entertainment is permitted.

The City of Providence Committee on an Ordinance on Nov. 3 approved an amendment to Chapter 27 of the zoning ordinance that narrows when live "incidental entertainment" may be provided and broadens the definition of the locations where such entertainment is permitted.

Robert Azar, deputy director of the Department of Planning and Development, told the committee the amendment splits a long sentence into two and narrows the late-night allowance for live incidental music. "If incidental entertainment is provided as a live music performance, it…

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