Rhode Island General Laws
Updated 2022
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Planning and Zoning Enabling Laws
Rhode Islande requires all cities and towns to prepare comprehensive plans. And it authorizes cities and towns to adopt zoning regulations.
| Jurisdiction | Comprehensive Planning Enabling Statutes | Zoning Enabling Statutes |
|---|---|---|
| State | NA | |
| County | NA | NA |
| Parish | NA | NA |
| Borough | NA | NA |
| City | ||
| Town | ||
| Village | NA | NA |
| Township | NA | NA |
Scenic View Protection
Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act requires comprehensive plans to identify scenic views (§45-22.2-6). Additionally, the state's Zoning Enabling Act recognizes natural, historic, cultural and scenic character protection as a purpose for zoning regulation (§45-24-30).