Rhode Island General Laws

R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-24-64 (2026)

Appeals — Appeals to zoning board of review

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An appeal to the zoning board of review from a decision of any other zoning enforcement agency or officer may be taken by an aggrieved party. The appeal shall be taken within a reasonable time of the date of the recording of the decision by the zoning enforcement officer or agency by filing with the officer or agency from whom the appeal is taken and with the zoning board of review a notice of appeal specifying the ground of the appeal. The officer or agency from whom the appeal is taken shall immediately transmit to the zoning board of review all the papers constituting the record upon which the action appealed from was taken. Notice of the appeal shall also be transmitted to the planning board or commission.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2001–2009 · leading case: Cohen v. Duncan, 970 A.2d 550 (R.I. 2009).
Cohen v. Duncan, 970 A.2d 550 (R.I. 2009). · cites it 5× “In her decision, the trial justice found that Cohen was an aggrieved party who was entitled to appeal under § 45-24-64 with respect to the building official’s approval of Cliff Walk’s plans to construct the decks, stairs, and courtyards and also with respect to the zoning…”
Sousa v. Town of Coventry, 774 A.2d 812 (R.I. 2001). · cites it 2× “Section 45-24-64 provides in pertinent part that: “An appeal to the zoning board of review from a decision of any other zoning enforcement agency or officer may be taken by an aggrieved party.”
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