# R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-32: Contents of zoning ordinances

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-32

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-32
- **Heading:** Contents of zoning ordinances
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 45 / Chapter 45-24 / Section 45-24-32

## Text

The zoning ordinance consists of the ordinance and other text, together with all charts, graphs, and other explanatory material, and the zoning map together with any explanatory matter shown on the ordinance. All municipal zoning ordinances shall include at a minimum the following provisions listed below and further described in this chapter:

(1) A statement of purpose and consistency with the comprehensive plan;

(2) Definitions;

(3) General provisions;

(4) Special provisions;

(5) Procedures for the adoption of the ordinance or amendments;

(6) Procedures for the administration of the ordinance or amendments;

(7) Procedures for the appeal of the ordinance or amendments; and

(8) A zoning map and supporting documentation.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-27 § 45-24-27. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-27.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-28 § 45-24-28. Continuation of ordinances €” Supercession €” Relation to other statutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-28.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-29 § 45-24-29. Legislative findings and intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-29.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-30 § 45-24-30. General purposes of zoning ordinances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-30.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-31_45-24-31 § 45-24-31. Definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]45-24-31. Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2026.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-31_45-24-31.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-32 § 45-24-32. Contents of zoning ordinances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-32.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-33_45-24-33 § 45-24-33. Standard provisions. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]45-24-33. Standard provisions. [Effective January 1, 2026.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-33_45-24-33.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-34 § 45-24-34. General provisions €” Purpose and consistency with comprehensive plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-34.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-35 § 45-24-35. General provisions €” Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-35.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-36 § 45-24-36. General provisions €” Division into districts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-36.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-37_45-24-37 § 45-24-37. General provisions €” Permitted uses. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]45-24-37. General provisions €” Permitted uses. [Effective January 1, 2026.]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-37_45-24-37.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-38 § 45-24-38. General provisions €” Substandard lots of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-38.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-39 § 45-24-39. General provisions €” Nonconforming development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-39.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-40 § 45-24-40. General provisions €” Alteration of nonconforming development €” Alteration of uses established by variance or special use permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T45_C45-24_S45-24-40.md)

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