Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-24 - Zoning Ordinances
Section 45-24-48. - Special provisions — Preapplication conference.

§ 45-24-48. Special provisions — Preapplication conference.
A zoning ordinance may provide for a preapplication conference for specific types of development proposals. A preapplication conference is intended to allow the designated agency to:
(1) Acquaint the applicant with the comprehensive plan and any specific plans that apply to the parcel, as well as the zoning and other ordinances that affect the proposed development;
(2) Suggest improvements to the proposed design on the basis of a review of the sketch plan;
(3) Advise the applicant to consult appropriate authorities on the character and placement of public utility services; and
(4) Help the applicant to understand the steps to be taken to receive approval.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 307, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 45 - Towns and Cities

Chapter 45-24 - Zoning Ordinances

Section 45-24-1 - — 45-24-26. Repealed.

Section 45-24-27. - Title.

Section 45-24-28. - Continuation of ordinances — Supercession — Relation to other statutes.

Section 45-24-29. - Legislative findings and intent.

Section 45-24-30. - General purposes of zoning ordinances.

Section 45-24-31. - Definitions.

Section 45-24-32. - Contents of zoning ordinances.

Section 45-24-33. - Standard provisions.

Section 45-24-34. - General provisions — Purpose and consistency with comprehensive plan.

Section 45-24-35. - General provisions — Definitions.

Section 45-24-36. - General provisions — Division into districts.

Section 45-24-37. - General provisions — Permitted uses.

Section 45-24-38. - General provisions — Substandard lots of record.

Section 45-24-39. - General provisions — Nonconforming development.

Section 45-24-40. - General provisions — Alteration of nonconforming development.

Section 45-24-41. - General provisions — Variances.

Section 45-24-42. - General provisions — Special-use permits.

Section 45-24-43. - General provisions — Special conditions.

Section 45-24-44. - General provisions — Creation of vested rights.

Section 45-24-45. - General provisions — Publication and availability of zoning ordinances.

Section 45-24-46. - Special provisions — Modification.

Section 45-24-46.1. - Inclusionary zoning.

Section 45-24-46.2. - Special provisions — Transfer of development rights — North Kingstown.

Section 45-24-46.3. - Special provisions — Transfer of development rights — Exeter.

Section 45-24-46.4. - Special provisions — Unified development review.

Section 45-24-46.5. - Special provisions — Emergency declaration modifications.

Section 45-24-47. - Special provisions — Land development projects.

Section 45-24-48. - Special provisions — Preapplication conference.

Section 45-24-49. - Special provisions — Development plan review.

Section 45-24-50. - Adoption — Power of council to adopt — Consistency with comprehensive plan.

Section 45-24-51. - Adoption — Procedure for adoption or amendment.

Section 45-24-52. - Adoption — Review by planning board or commission.

Section 45-24-53. - Adoption — Notice and hearing requirements.

Section 45-24-54. - Administration — Administration and enforcement of zoning ordinance.

Section 45-24-55. - Administration — Maintenance of zoning ordinance.

Section 45-24-56. - Administration — Zoning board of review — Establishment and procedures. [Effective until January 1, 2023.]

Section 45-24-57. - Administration — Powers and duties of zoning board of review. [Effective until January 1, 2023.]

Section 45-24-58. - Administration — Application procedure.

Section 45-24-59. - Administration — Fees.

Section 45-24-60. - Administration — Violations.

Section 45-24-61. - Administration — Decisions and records of zoning board of review.

Section 45-24-61.1. - Procedure — Tolling of expiration periods.

Section 45-24-62. - Administration — Judicial aid in enforcement.

Section 45-24-63. - Appeals — Right of appeal.

Section 45-24-64. - Appeals — Appeals to zoning board of review.

Section 45-24-65. - Appeals — Stay of proceedings.

Section 45-24-66. - Appeals — Public hearing by zoning board of review.

Section 45-24-67. - Appeals — Participation in zoning hearing.

Section 45-24-68. - Appeals — Decisions and records of zoning board of review.

Section 45-24-69. - Appeals — Appeals to superior court.

Section 45-24-69.1. - Appeals — Notice of appeals to superior court.

Section 45-24-70. - Appeals — Priority in judicial proceedings.

Section 45-24-71. - Appeals — Appeal of enactment of or amendment to zoning ordinance.

Section 45-24-72. - Severability.

Section 45-24-73. - Consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units required.

Section 45-24-74. - Additional zoning provisions for applications for accessory dwelling units.

Section 45-24-75. - Accessory dwelling units which may be counted towards low- and moderate-income housing.

Section 45-24-76. - Accessory dwelling units annual reporting.