Title 45, Title 45 and Cities

(a) The municipality is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the plan. (b) All municipal land use decisions shall be in conformance with the locally adopted municipal comprehensive plan subject to § 45-22.2-12(b). (c) Each municipality shall amend its zoning ordi…

If any provision of this chapter or of any rule, regulation or determination made under it, or the application to any person, agency, or circumstances, is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the chapter, rule, regulation, or determination and the a…

(a) All lawfully adopted comprehensive plans shall remain in full force and effect but shall be brought into conformance with this chapter prior to July 1, 2017. (b) Nothing contained in this chapter is construed to supersede or diminish any regulatory or planning authority grant…

(a) Findings. The general assembly recognizes these findings, each with equal priority and numbered for reference only, as representing the need for effective planning, declares that: (1) Comprehensive planning by municipal government is necessary to form a rational basis for the…

As used in this chapter the following words have the meanings stated herein: (1) “Agricultural land” means land suitable for agriculture by reason of suitability of soil or other natural characteristics or past use for agricultural purposes. (2) “Capacity” or “land capacity” mean…

(a) The comprehensive plan is a statement (in text, maps, illustrations, or other media of communication) that is designed to provide a basis for rational decision making regarding the long-term physical development of the municipality. The definition of goals and policies relati…

(a) Except as set forth herein, the comprehensive plan must utilize a minimum twenty-year (20) planning timeframe in considering forecasts, goals, and policies. (b) The comprehensive plan must be internally consistent in its policies, forecasts, and standards, and shall include t…

(a) A municipality shall exercise its planning authority over the total land and inland water area within its jurisdiction. (b) Any combination of contiguous municipalities may, upon formal adoption of an official comprehensive planning and enforcement agreement by the municipal …

(a) The preparation of a comprehensive plan shall be conducted according to the following provisions in addition to any other provision that may be required by law: (1) In addition to the duties established by chapter 22 of this title, local planning board or commission, to the e…

(a) There is established a program of comprehensive planning review to promote the preparation and implementation of local comprehensive plans, and to provide technical and financial assistance to accomplish this purpose. The program also ensures that all local comprehensive plan…

(a) A decision of the chief involving the disapproval of a comprehensive plan or amendment thereto, or rescission in whole or in part, of a plan approval may be appealed by the municipality under the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42, the Administrative Procedures Act, to a he…