Land Use & Zoning
What is the Rhode Island Division of Planning's role in land use?
AIt approves all individual building permits
BIt provides technical assistance to municipalities, prepares the State Guide Plan, and coordinates state land use planning policies✓ Correct
CIt enforces CRMC coastal regulations
DIt administers the statewide environmental review process
Explanation
The Rhode Island Division of Planning prepares the State Guide Plan (the state's comprehensive planning document), provides technical assistance to municipalities for local planning, and helps coordinate state land use policies.
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