§ 45-24.1-1. Declaration of purpose. The preservation of structures of historic and architectural value and historic cemeteries, wherever located within a city or town, are declared to be a public purpose, and any city or town council has the power by ordinance to regulate the construction, alteration, repair, moving, and demolition of these structures within […]
§ 45-24.1-1.1. Definitions. The following terms have the following respective meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) “Alteration” means an act that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of a structure or its appurtenances, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction, or removal of any structure […]
§ 45-24.1-10. Enforcement. (a) Any authorized local official or any local building official may bring an action against any property owner who fails to comply with the requirements of § 45-24.1-4. Actions shall be brought in the superior court having jurisdiction where the violation occurred or is likely to occur; provided, that where the violation […]
§ 45-24.1-11 — 45-24.1-19. Repealed.
§ 45-24.1-2. Historic district zoning authorized. In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter, each city and town has the authority to establish, change, lay out, and define districts, which are deemed to be of historical or architectural value, in the same manner as those cities and towns are presently empowered to establish […]
§ 45-24.1-20. Preservation of historic structures in Pawtucket. In addition to all other powers granted by the provisions of this chapter, the city of Pawtucket is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic district commission, a list of specified buildings or structures which are deemed to be of historic or architectural value, […]
§ 45-24.1-21. Preservation of historical structures in Narragansett. In addition to all other powers granted by the provisions of this chapter, the town of Narragansett is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic districts commission, a list of specified buildings or structures which are deemed to be of historic or architectural value, […]
§ 45-24.1-22. Preservation of historical structures in New Shoreham. In addition to all other powers granted by provisions of this chapter, the town of New Shoreham is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic district commission, a list of specified buildings or structures which are deemed to be of historic or architectural […]
§ 45-24.1-23. Preservation of historic structures in Cumberland. In addition to all other powers granted by the provisions of this chapter, the town of Cumberland is authorized by ordinance to establish, upon recommendation of its historic district commission, a list of specified buildings or structures that are deemed to be of historic or architectural value, […]
§ 45-24.1-3. Creation of commission authorized — Membership appointment — Term of office. [Effective until January 1, 2023.] (a) In order to carry out the purposes of this chapter any city or town council shall have the authority to create a commission called the historic district commission. The membership of a commission in a city […]
§ 45-24.1-3.1. Present appointments unaffected. Nothing contained in § 45-24.1-3, in any way alters any other part or provision of this title, chapter, or section, or any appointments made thereunder, all of which remain in full force and effect. History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 221, § 2.
§ 45-24.1-3.2. Legislative findings. The general assembly hereby recognizes that gas regulators or gas meters located anywhere on the exterior of historic buildings or buildings located in a historic district may create a visual intrusion to the property and to the surrounding historic district, and it is the intent of this chapter to provide procedures […]
§ 45-24.1-4. Permit required to construct, alter, or demolish structure — Application — Written decisions of commission — Powers of commission. (a) The commission shall, within twelve (12) months of the date the local historic district zoning ordinance takes effect: (1) Adopt and publish all rules and regulations necessary to carry out its functions under […]
§ 45-24.1-5. Avoiding demolition through owner neglect. A city or town may by ordinance empower city or town councils in consultation with the historic district commission to identify structures of historical or architectural value whose deteriorated physical condition endangers the preservation of the structure or its appurtenances. The council shall publish standards for maintenance of […]
§ 45-24.1-6. Public meetings. All meetings of the commission are open to the public, and any person or his or her duly constituted representative is entitled to appear and be heard on any matter before the commission before it reaches its decision. The commission shall keep a record, open to public view, of its resolutions, […]
§ 45-24.1-7. Certificate of appropriateness or rejection of plans — Period within which commission to act. The commission shall file with the building official or other duly delegated authority its certificate of appropriateness or rejection of all plans submitted to it for review. No work shall begin until the certificate has been filed, but, in […]
§ 45-24.1-7.1. Right of appeal. Any person, or persons jointly or severally, aggrieved by a decision of the historic district commission has the right of appeal, concerning the decision, to the zoning board, and a further right of appeal from the zoning board to the superior court, in the same manner provided in § 45-24-69 […]
§ 45-24.1-7.2. Scope of review by zoning board. When hearing appeals from commission decisions, the zoning board of review shall not substitute its own judgment for that of the commission, but must consider the issue upon the findings and record of the commission. The zoning board of review shall not reverse a commission decision except […]
§ 45-24.1-8. Exceptions to applicability of chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance or repair of any structure within the historic district; provided, that any maintenance or repair does not result in any change of design, type of material, or appearance of the structure or its appurtenances. Nothing in this […]
§ 45-24.1-9. Appeals. A person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by a decision of a historic district commission has the right to appeal the decision to the zoning board of review. When hearing appeals from commission decisions, the zoning board of review shall not substitute its own judgment for that of the commission, but […]
