§ 45-24-32 - Contents of zoning ordinances. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 45-24-32

   § 45-24-32  Contents of zoning ordinances.– The zoning ordinance consists of the ordinance and other text, together withall charts, graphs, and other explanatory material, and the zoning map togetherwith any explanatory matter shown on the ordinance. All municipal zoningordinances shall include at a minimum the following provisions listed below andfurther described in this chapter:

   (1) A statement of purpose and consistency with thecomprehensive plan;

   (2) Definitions;

   (3) General provisions;

   (4) Special provisions;

   (5) Procedures for the adoption of the ordinance oramendments;

   (6) Procedures for the administration of the ordinance oramendments;

   (7) Procedures for the appeal of the ordinance or amendments;and

   (8) A zoning map and supporting documentation.