Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 1-3 - Airport Zoning
Section 1-3-8. - Reasonableness of zoning regulations.

§ 1-3-8. Reasonableness of zoning regulations.
All airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter shall be reasonable and none shall impose any requirement or restriction which is not reasonably necessary to effectuate the purpose of the chapter. In addition, each political subdivision and zoning board shall consider the regulations or standards promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration in zoning the use of land and structures in areas over which jurisdiction is assumed.
History of Section.P.L. 1946, ch. 1743, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 1-3-8; P.L. 1999, ch. 462, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 1 - Aeronautics

Chapter 1-3 - Airport Zoning

Section 1-3-1. - Short title.

Section 1-3-2. - Definitions.

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 1-3-14. - Permits to construct, change, or repair structures — Removal of nonconforming uses.

Section 1-3-15. - Variances.

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 Repealed.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.

Section 1-3-33. - Severability.