South Kingstown covers a total of 40,194.6 acres.

South Kingstown features a variety of land uses and an equally diverse number of plans and zoning regulations. In addition to conducting a build-out analysis, the 1996 Comprehensive Plan sets forth a number of goals for open space acquisition and "smart growth" including:

To establish land use policies consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulation Act of 1998.

To maintain a rate of population growth which is consistent with the ability of the Town to provide essential services, to achieve a stable tax rate, and to protect environmental, historic, and cultural resources.

To promote high standards of development so as to preserve and enhance the quality of life, to encourage a sense of community, and to protect the natural resources of the Town.

To control urban sprawl and dispersion and to preserve the integrity of existing villages within the Town.

To create affordable housing opportunities for all income levels, age groups, and population types within the Town.