# R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-31: Purpose and consistency with comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance and other local land use regulations

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-31

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-31
- **Heading:** Purpose and consistency with comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance and other local land use regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45-23 / Section 45-23-31

## Text

(a) Local regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall provide a statement of purposes. These purposes shall be consistent with purposes stated in chapters 22.2 and 24 of this title concerning comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances, respectively, as well as with § 45-23-30. The local regulations shall also be consistent with the adopted local comprehensive plan, local zoning ordinance and all other duly adopted local development regulations.

(b) In the instance of uncertainty in the construction or application of any section of the local regulations, the local regulations shall be construed in a manner that will further the implementation of, and not be contrary to, the goals and policies and applicable elements of the comprehensive plan. Furthermore, the local regulations shall be construed in a manner which is consistent with the legislative findings, intents, and purposes of §§ 45-23-25 €” 45-23-74.

## 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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