Planning Board

The Planning Board handles Development Plan Review applications, subdivision applications, and Comprehensive Permits. The Planning Board also serves as an advisory board as directed by the Town Council or in commercial matters that will also require Zoning Board relief.

Meetings, Agendas and Minutes

Meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the Secretary of State’s website.

Please note: written public comment, additional letters, exhibits, and/or materials must be submitted no later than the Tuesday prior to each meeting at 4 pm, even if such day is a holiday. Late submissions will not be accepted.

See previous Planning Board packets via the Planning Board Packet Library Sharepoint.

Current Agenda:

February 03, 2026

Packet Materials:

February 03, 2026

Applications for February:

33 Middle HWY/ Belton Court - please note that this application is extremely large and the preview option will not work. Please download the file in order to view it.
Comprehensive Permit Applications - FAQ- please read this document for Frequently Asked Questions regarding Comprehensive Permit Applications and the process

Members

Lawrence Bacher, Full Member
Douglas Caito, Full Member
Peter Costa , Full Member
Elizabeth Hermann, 2nd Alternate
Heather Kilmartin, Full Member
Roni Phipps, Chair
Connor O'Neal, 1st Alternate
Brian Rua, Vice Chair
Richard E. Simms, Secretary

Kate Berard, Town Council Liaison
Liana Cassar, Town Council Liaison
Herbert Durfee III, Town Planner and Administrative Officer

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Sub-Committee

Meeting agendas and minutes an be found on the Secretary of State's website.

Upcoming Meeting - Monday, December 29, 2025

Deadlines

2026 Planning Board Schedule (PDF)

All submittals to the Planning Board are due no sooner than three weeks before the Planning Board meeting. Major land development/subdivision projects, including Comprehensive Permits, require eight weeks. Please see the deadline schedule to plan accordingly.
The Technical Review Committee (TRC) is advisory to the Planning Board (with exception of signage). Please note that most applications require TRC review prior to the Planning Board. See Chapter 200-7 of the Town Code or TRC webpage for more information on the TRC, and the deadline schedule to plan accordingly.

Comprehensive Permit

If a lot is nonconforming to zoning regulations, a comprehensive permit may allow an option for subdivision. See Article XXVI of the Zoning Ordinance for more information on procedure.

Comprehensive Permit Application (PDF)
Checklists - applicants are strongly encouraged to use page numbers on materials and utilize the "location" column on the checklist to reference specific materials for clarity.
- Subdivision Checklist (PDF)
- Development Checklist (PDF)

Development Plan Review and Land Development Project

See Article XVIII of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations for more information on procedure.

Preapplication/Concept Review Checklist (PDF)
Development Plan Review or Land Development Project Application and Checklist Package (PDF) - applicants are strongly encouraged to use page numbers on materials and utilize the "location" column on the checklist to reference specific materials for clarity.

Signage

Subdivisions

Preapplication/Concept Review Checklist (PDF)
Subdivision Land Development Project Application and Checklist Package (PDF) - applicants are strongly encouraged to use page numbers on materials and utilize the "location" column on the checklist to reference specific materials for clarity.

Major Subdivision

See Article VII of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations for more information on procedure.

Minor Subdivision

See Article VI of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations for more information on procedure.

Administrative Subdivision

See Article V of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations for more information on procedure.

Additional Information, Responsibilities, and Resources

In accordance with Chapter 5, Capital Improvement Program, of the Code of the Town of Barrington, the Planning Board prepares an annual capital budget and six-year Capital Improvement Program for submission to the Town Manager.

In accordance with Chapter 200, Subdivision of Land, and Sec. 45-23-51.52 of the Rhode Island General Laws, the Board has the authority to adopt, modify and amend rules and regulations governing and restricting the platting and subdivision of land and land development. The Board controls such subdivision and land development pursuant to such rules and regulations.

Additionally, the Board provides for the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of, land development and subdivision review regulations. All such regulations and amendments shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 185, Zoning, of the Code of the Town of Barrington and all provisions of Chapter 23 of Title 45 of the Rhode Island General Laws, as amended.