2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 45 - Towns and cities
CHAPTER 45-22.2 - Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act
§ 45-22.2-5 - Formulation of comprehensive plan by cities and towns.

SECTION 45-22.2-5

   § 45-22.2-5  Formulation of comprehensive plan by cities and towns. – (a) There is established a program of local comprehensive planning to address the findings and intent and accomplish the goals of this chapter. Rhode Island's cities and towns, through the exercise of their power and responsibility pursuant to the general laws, applicable articles of the Rhode Island Constitution, and subject to the express limitations and requirements of this chapter, shall:

   (1) Plan for future land use which relates development to land capability, protects our natural resources, promotes a balance of housing choices, encourages economic development, preserves and protects our open space, recreational, historic and cultural resources, and provides for orderly provision of facilities and services;

   (2) Adopt, update, and amend comprehensive plans including implementation programs consistent with the provisions of this chapter;

   (3) Conform its zoning ordinance and map with its comprehensive plan within eighteen (18) months of plan adoption and approval as provided for in § 45-22.2-9;

   (4) Do all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

   (b) Each municipality shall prepare and adopt a comprehensive plan which is consistent with the goals, findings, intent, and other provisions of this chapter, or amend its existing comprehensive plan to conform with the requirements of this chapter.

   (c) Each municipality shall submit its proposed comprehensive plan and existing land use regulation to the director.

   (d) Each municipality shall submit any amended comprehensive plan to the director.