The local regulations consist of the regulations and other text, together with charts, graphs, appendices and other explanatory material. All local regulations include, at a minimum, the elements listed below and as further described in this chapter:
(1) Statement of enabling authority for land development and subdivision derived from § 45-23-25 et seq.;(2) Statement of the city or town enabling ordinance as specified in § 45-23-51;(3) Statement of purpose and consistency with the comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance and other federal, state and local land use regulations;(7) Procedures for review and approval of plats and plans;(8) Procedures for recording of plats and plans;(9) Procedures for guarantees of public improvements;(10) Procedures for waivers and modifications;(11) Procedures for enforcement and penalties;(12) Procedures for the adoption of the regulations and amendments;(13) Procedures for the administration of the regulations and amendments;(14) Procedures for appeals;(15) Design and public improvement standards for all districts within the municipality;(16) Construction specifications for improvement standards; and(17) Specification of all application documents and other documents to be submitted.R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-33