Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'general plan amendment' in Rhode Island land use?
AA minor change to a building permit
BA formal change to a municipality's comprehensive plan, required before or alongside certain zoning changes to ensure consistency✓ Correct
CA developer's amendment to their project plans
DA CRMC amendment to coastal management policies
Explanation
A general plan amendment (comprehensive plan amendment) changes the municipality's master planning document. In Rhode Island, rezoning decisions should generally be consistent with the comprehensive plan; if not, a plan amendment may be needed.
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