Land Use & Zoning
Rhode Island's Zoning Enabling Act grants municipalities the power to regulate all of the following EXCEPT:
AProtecting property values
BPromoting public health and safety
CSetting statewide uniform building codes✓ Correct
DManaging growth and development
Explanation
Building codes are typically set at the state level and are separate from local zoning regulations. Municipal zoning authority covers land use, density, setbacks, and related matters under the state's zoning enabling act.
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