# R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-28: Continuation of ordinances €” Supersession €” Relation to other statutes

> Rhode Island · Statutes · Repealed

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-28

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-28
- **Heading:** Continuation of ordinances €” Supersession €” Relation to other statutes
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** Repealed
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45-23 / Section 45-23-28

## Text

(a) Any land development and subdivision review ordinance, regulation or rule, or amendment, enacted after December 31, 1994 shall conform to the provisions of this chapter. All lawfully adopted land development and subdivision review ordinances, regulations, and rules shall be brought into conformance with this chapter by December 31, 1995.

(b) All subdivision ordinances, regulations or rules adopted under authority of §§ 45-23-1 through 45-23-24, or any special subdivision enabling act that is in effect on July 21, 1992 remains in full force and effect until December 31, 1995, unless amended earlier so as to conform to the provisions of this chapter.

(c) Sections 45-23-1 through 45-23-24 and all special subdivision enabling acts in effect on July 21, 1992 are repealed effective December 31, 1995.

(d) Nothing contained in this chapter and no local ordinance, rule or regulation adopted under this chapter impairs the validity of any plat legally recorded prior to the effective date of the ordinance, rule or regulation.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-25 § 45-23-25. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-25.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-26 § 45-23-26. Requirement in all municipalities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-26.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-27 § 45-23-27. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-27.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-28 § 45-23-28. Continuation of ordinances €” Supersession €” Relation to other statutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-28.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-29 § 45-23-29. Legislative findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-29.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-30 § 45-23-30. General purposes of land development and subdivision review ordinances, regulations and rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-30.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-31 § 45-23-31. Purpose and consistency with comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance and other local land use regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-31.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-32 § 45-23-32. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-32.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-33 § 45-23-33. General provisions €” Required contents of local regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-33.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-35 § 45-23-35. General provisions €” Pre-application meetings and concept review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-35.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-36 § 45-23-36. General provisions €” Authority and application for development and certification of completeness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-36.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-36.1 § 45-23-36.1. Electronic permitting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-36.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-37 § 45-23-37. General provisions €” Administrative subdivision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-37.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-38 § 45-23-38. General provisions €” Minor land development and minor subdivision review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-38.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-28. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.