§ 1-3-15. Variances.
Any person desiring to erect any structures; increase the height of any structure; permit the growth of any tree; or otherwise use his or her property in violation of airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter may apply to the board of appeals, as provided in §§ 1-3-18 — 1-3-26, for a variance from the zoning regulations in question. Variances shall be allowed where a literal application or enforcement of the regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to the public interest but do substantial justice and be in accordance with the spirit of the regulations of this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1946, ch. 1743, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 1-3-15.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Section 1-3-3. - Declaration of policy.
Section 1-3-4. - Airport approach plans.
Section 1-3-5. - Zoning powers of political subdivisions.
Section 1-3-6. - Joint zoning boards.
Section 1-3-7. - Airspace plans to be considered in zoning.
Section 1-3-8. - Reasonableness of zoning regulations.
Section 1-3-9. - Continuance of existing uses.
Section 1-3-10. - Purchase or condemnation of air rights.
Section 1-3-11. - Procedure for adoption of regulations.
Section 1-3-12. - Incorporation in general zoning regulations.
Section 1-3-13. - Conflict with general zoning regulations.
Section 1-3-16. - Obstruction markers.
Section 1-3-17. - Delegation of administration and enforcement duties.
Section 1-3-18. - Powers of board of appeals.
Section 1-3-19. - Composition of board of appeals.
Section 1-3-20. - Rules, meetings, and witnesses of board of appeals.
Section 1-3-21. - Parties entitled to appeal — Filing.
Section 1-3-22. - Stay of proceedings by appeal.
Section 1-3-23. - Hearing of appeals.
Section 1-3-24. - Decisions by board of appeals.
Section 1-3-25. - Majority vote of board of appeals.
Section 1-3-26. - Records of board of appeals.
Section 1-3-27. - Judicial review.
Section 1-3-28 - — 1-3-30. Repealed.
Section 1-3-31. - Costs against board of appeals.
Section 1-3-32. - Penalty for violations — Enforcement by injunction.