Rhode Island General Laws Title 45. Towns and Cities § 45-23-33. General provisions--Required contents of local regulations

(1) Statement of enabling authority for land development and subdivision derived from § 45-23-25 et seq.;

(2) Statement of the city or town enabling ordinance as specified in § 45-23-51;

(3) Statement of purpose and consistency with the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance and other federal, state and local land use regulations;

(4) Definitions;

(5) General provisions;

(6) Special provisions;

(7) Procedures for review and approval of plats and plans;

(8) Procedures for recording of plats and plans;

(9) Procedures for guarantees of public improvements;

(10) Procedures for waivers and modifications;

(11) Procedures for enforcement and penalties;

(12) Procedures for the adoption of the regulations and amendments;

(13) Procedures for the administration of the regulations and amendments;

(14) Procedures for appeals;

(15) Design and public improvement standards for all districts within the municipality;

(16) Construction specifications for improvement standards; and

(17) Specification of all application documents and other documents to be submitted.