Land Use & Zoning
Rhode Island's Zoning Enabling Act authorizes municipalities to:
AOverride state environmental regulations
BAdopt local zoning ordinances to regulate land use within their jurisdiction✓ Correct
CAssess property taxes independently of state guidelines
DApprove all building permits without state review
Explanation
Rhode Island's Zoning Enabling Act grants municipalities the authority to adopt and administer local zoning ordinances that regulate land use, density, setbacks, and other development standards within their boundaries.
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