Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-27.3-110.0. Modifications and variances

When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this code, the state board of appeals or the local board of appeals may allow a variance or a modification from such provisions as applied for by the owner as provided in § 23-27.3-127.0;  provided, that the decision of the board shall not conflict with the general objectives of this code and its enabling legislation and;  provided further, that no decision shall be considered by any person or agency as a precedent for future decisions.