Zoning Board action

A. Referral to the Planning Board. The Zoning Board, immediately upon receipt of an application for a special use permit for an industrial use, may request that the Planning Board and/or the Town Planner report its and/or their findings and recommendations in accordance with § 340-27, including a statement on the general consistency of the application with the goals and purposes of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Zoning Board public hearing. The Zoning Board shall hold a public hearing on any application for a special use permit or variance in an expeditious manner, after receipt, in proper form, of an application, and shall give public notice thereof at least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town. Notice of hearing shall be sent by first class mail to the applicant, and to at least all those who would require notice under this chapter and R.I.G.L. § 45-24-53. The notice shall also include the street address of the subject property. A supplemental notice may be posted at the location in question that an application for a special use permit or variance is under consideration. The posting shall be for information purposes only and shall not constitute required notice of a public hearing. Upon the hearing, any party may appear in person or by agent or by attorney. The cost of all notifications and postings shall be borne by the applicant.
C. Records of decision. All recording of findings of fact and written decisions of the Zoning Board shall be in conformance with § 340-127.
D. Appeals. Any appeals may be taken pursuant to Article XVIII of this chapter.
E. Expiration of a special use permit or variance. A special use permit or variance shall expire one year from the date of granting by the Zoning Board, unless the applicant exercises the permission granted or receives a building permit to do so and commences construction or use and diligently prosecutes the construction or use until completed. The Johnston Zoning Board may, upon application therefor, and for cause shown, grant an extension, provided that not more than one extension for a period of six months be granted.