§ 45-24-51. Adoption — Procedure for adoption or amendment.
The city or town shall designate the officer or agency to receive a proposal for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a zoning ordinance or zoning map(s). Immediately upon receipt of the proposal, the officer or agency shall refer the proposal to the city or town council, and to the planning board or commission of the city or town for study and recommendation. The planning board or commission shall, in turn, notify and seek the advice of the city or town planning department, if any, and report to the city or town council within forty-five (45) days after receipt of the proposal, giving its findings and recommendations as prescribed in § 45-24-52. Where a proposal for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a zoning ordinance or zoning map is made by the city or town planning board or commission, the requirements for study by the board may be waived; provided, that the proposal by the planning board includes its findings and recommendations pursuant to § 45-24-52. The city or town council shall hold a public hearing within sixty-five (65) days of receipt of a proposal, giving proper notice as prescribed in § 45-24-53. The city or town council shall render a decision on any proposal within forty-five (45) days after the date of completion of the public hearing. The provisions of this section pertaining to deadlines shall not be construed to apply to any extension consented to by an applicant.
History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 307, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-24 - Zoning Ordinances
Section 45-24-1 - — 45-24-26. Repealed.
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 45-24-58. - 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 45-24-76. - Accessory dwelling units annual reporting.