§ 45-24.1-7.2. Scope of review by zoning board.
When hearing appeals from commission decisions, the zoning board of review shall not substitute its own judgment for that of the commission, but must consider the issue upon the findings and record of the commission. The zoning board of review shall not reverse a commission decision except on a finding of prejudicial procedural error, clear error, or lack of support by the weight of the evidence in the record. The zoning board of review shall put all decisions on appeal in writing. The zoning board of review shall articulate and explain the reasons and bases of each decision on the record, and the zoning board of review shall send a copy of the decision to the applicant and to the historic district commission.
History of Section.P.L. 1965, ch. 239, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 373, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 45-24.1-9; P.L. 1989, ch. 408, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 45-24.1 - Historical Area Zoning
Section 45-24.1-1. - Declaration of purpose.
Section 45-24.1-1.1. - Definitions.
Section 45-24.1-2. - Historic district zoning authorized.
Section 45-24.1-3.1. - Present appointments unaffected.
Section 45-24.1-3.2. - Legislative findings.
Section 45-24.1-5. - Avoiding demolition through owner neglect.
Section 45-24.1-6. - Public meetings.
Section 45-24.1-7.1. - Right of appeal.
Section 45-24.1-7.2. - Scope of review by zoning board.
Section 45-24.1-8. - Exceptions to applicability of chapter.
Section 45-24.1-10. - Enforcement.
Section 45-24.1-11 - — 45-24.1-19. Repealed.
Section 45-24.1-20. - Preservation of historic structures in Pawtucket.
Section 45-24.1-21. - Preservation of historical structures in Narragansett.
Section 45-24.1-22. - Preservation of historical structures in New Shoreham.
Section 45-24.1-23. - Preservation of historic structures in Cumberland.