Rhode Island § 45-24-63 - Zoning Ordinances

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§ 45-24-63. Zoning Ordinances

R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-63

§ 45-24-63. Appeals — Right of appeal.

(a) A zoning ordinance adopted pursuant to this chapter shall provide that an appeal from any decision of an administrative officer or agency charged in the ordinance with the enforcement of any of its provisions may be taken to the zoning board of review by an aggrieved party.

(b) A zoning ordinance adopted pursuant to this chapter shall provide that an appeal from a decision of the zoning board of review may be taken by an aggrieved party to the superior court for the county in which the city or town is situated.

History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 307, § 1.

Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 45-24-63 ("Zoning Ordinances") 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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