The town council may by ordinance, in accordance with state laws now or hereafter in effect, provide for the creation and selection of a zoning board of review, to perform the duties and exercise the powers of such a board under laws and ordinances relating to zoning now or hereafter in effect. No member shall serve for more than two consecutive terms without at least a one year interval before being appointed for an additional term. The council may, in accordance with laws now or hereafter in effect, provide for the appointment of alternate members of said zoning board of review. The town council shall, at least every five years, review the Zoning Ordinance and Map to determine whether any changes are necessary, or said review may be made by a committee or commission authorized by the council, in accordance with laws now or hereafter in effect, to investigate and make recommendations for any proposed amendments of said ordinance and map deemed necessary. (Amendment, November 5, 2002.)
Editor's note. For state law as to creation, powers, and duties of municipal zoning boards of review, see R.I. Gen. Laws, §§ 45-24-13 through 45-24-19. As to zoning generally, see R.I. Gen. Laws, § 45-24-1 et seq. For state laws as to auxiliary member of municipal zoning board of review, see R.I. Gen. Laws, § 45-24-14.