Newport outlines zoning‑code cleanup, comp‑plan update and code changes for Monmouth historic district

Feb 7, 2026

Staff said two‑thirds of a modernized zoning code has been drafted and will be circulated this spring for public input; work also begins this year on a streamlined comp‑plan update and cleanup of the Monmouth Street historic‑district overlay to correct process deficiencies and clarify guidelines.

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City planning staff described major ongoing code and planning work at the Feb. 7 strategic session, with an emphasis on public circulation and clearer guidance for developers and property owners.

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