# R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-33: General provisions €” Required contents of local regulations

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-23_S45-23-33

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-33
- **Heading:** General provisions €” Required contents of local 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 45-23-33

## Text

The local regulations consist of the regulations and other text, together with charts, graphs, appendices and other explanatory material. All local regulations include, at a minimum, the elements listed below and as further described in this chapter:

(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.

## 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_S45-23-33. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.