§ 185-148.7
Variance
- A. The Zoning Board of Review may hear and grant a variance as prescribed in Article XIII of this chapter, subject to the prerequisites contained therein. In addition to applying the criteria and requirements of said Article XXIII, the Board shall undertake the following in granting a variance from the provisions of this article:
- (1) Describe in its decision the exact extent of the variance granted.
- (2) Indicate in its decision that the granting of such variance may affect the flood insurance rates as they apply to the subject property up to amounts as high as $25 per $100 of insurance coverage and, further, that construction or other development below the base flood elevation may increase risk to life and property.
- (3) Forward a copy of its written decision and findings to the applicant, the Building Official or designee, the Rhode Island Statewide Planning Program and the Federal Insurance Administration in the annual report of the Town to the administration.
- B. No variance may be granted which will result in any increase in flood levels.