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(a)
The board of review shall have the following powers:
(1)
To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by a planning board in the enforcement of this chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(2)
To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the rules and regulations upon which such board is authorized to pass under this chapter.
(3)
To authorize, upon appeal in specific cases, such variance in the application of the terms of such rules and regulations as will not be contrary to the public interest where, owing to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of such rules and regulations will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the rules and regulations shall be observed and substantial justice done.
(b)
In exercising the abovementioned powers the board of review may, in conformity with the provisions of this chapter, reverse or affirm wholly or partly, or may modify the decision appealed from and make such order, requirement, decision or determination as ought to be made, and to that end shall have all the powers of the planning board from whom the appeal was taken.
(c)
The concurring vote of three (3) members of the board of review shall be necessary to reverse any decision or determination of the planning board.
(Code 1967, § 29-10)
State Law reference— Similar provisions, G.L. 1956, § 45-23-18.