East Greenwich
Town of East Greenwich Zoning Ordinance
§ 260-66

Appeals

  • A. Any person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by a decision of the Historic District Commission shall have the right to appeal such decision to the Zoning Board of Review.
  • B. When hearing appeals from the Commission's decision(s), the Zoning Board of Review shall not substitute its own judgment for that of the Commission but must consider the issue upon the findings and record of the Commission. The Zoning Board of Review shall not reverse a Commission decision except on a finding of a prejudicial procedural error, clear error, or lack of support by the weight of the evidence in record. All such decisions by the Zoning Board of Review shall be in writing and shall articulate and explain the reasons and basis of its decision. Copies of such a decision shall be sent to the Commission.