Rhode Island § 1-3-15 - Airport Zoning
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 1-3-15 — Airport Zoning, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-3-15. Airport Zoning
R.I. Gen. Laws § 1-3-15
§ 1-3-15. Variances.
Any person desiring to erect any structures; increase the height of any structure; permit the growth of any tree; or otherwise use his or her property in violation of airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter may apply to the board of appeals, as provided in §§ 1-3-18 — 1-3-26, for a variance from the zoning regulations in question. Variances shall be allowed where a literal application or enforcement of the regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to the public interest but do substantial justice and be in accordance with the spirit of the regulations of this chapter.
History of Section.
P.L. 1946, ch. 1743, § 7; G.L. 1956, § 1-3-15.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 1-3-15
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 1-3-15 cover?
Section 1-3-15 ("Airport Zoning") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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