Rhode Island § 45-24-65 - Zoning Ordinances
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§ 45-24-65. Zoning Ordinances
R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-65
§ 45-24-65. Appeals — Stay of proceedings.
An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the zoning enforcement officer or agency from whom the appeal is taken certifies to the zoning board of review, after an appeal has been filed, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would in the officer’s or agency’s opinion cause imminent peril to life or property. In that case, proceedings shall not be stayed other than by a restraining order, which may be granted by a court of competent jurisdiction on application and upon notice to the officer or agency from whom the appeal is taken on due cause shown.
History of Section.
P.L. 1991, ch. 307, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 45-24-65
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Section 45-24-65 ("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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