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This chapter is adopted in accordance with Title 45-24.1 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, as amended (1988 amendment), which: (a)
Declares the preservation of structures of historic or architectural value to be a public purpose;
(b)
Authorizes historic district zoning and the creation of a historic district commission for that purpose in each city and town;
(c)
Provides for definitions of terms used in historical area zoning; and
(d)
Establishes a uniform procedure regarding historical area zoning.
(Ch. 917, § 1, 7-20-2009)