The ruling restricts sweeping zoning modifications passed in 2024

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's land use judge struck down plans for a proposed 75-unit apartment building on Wickenden Street, and with it much of the power of local zoning officials to offer slight modifications to plans.

Superior Court Justice Jeffrey Lanphea r struck down a preliminary plan for a mixed-use building with 75 residential units, two commercial spaces and 12 internal parking spaces in a decision dated Dec. 2.

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