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Town of Smithfield
Land Development & Subdivision Regulations
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§ I-C

Applicability

ARTICLE C. APPLICABILITY

  1. These regulations shall be applicable in all of the following instances: Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations Town of Smithfield, RI
    1. In all cases of Subdivision of Land, all provisions of sections 45-23-25 through 45-23-74 of the General Laws of Rhode Island (1956 as amended) shall apply. "Subdivision" is defined as the division or re-division, of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels. Any adjustment to existing lot lines of a recorded lot by any means shall be considered a subdivision. All re-subdivision activity shall be considered a subdivision. The division of property for purposes of financing constitutes a subdivision.
    2. In all cases of re-subdivision of land, all provisions of sections 45-23-25 through 45-23-74 of the General Laws of Rhode Island (1956 as amended) shall apply. "Re-Subdivision is defined as any change of an approved or recorded subdivision plat or in a lot recorded in the municipal land evidence records, or that affects the lot lines of any areas reserved for public use, or that affects any map or plan legally recorded prior to the adoption of the local land development and subdivision regulations. For the purposes of these Regulations, any such action shall constitute a subdivision.
    3. In all cases of land development projects, as provided for in section 45-24-47 of the Zoning Enabling Act of 1991, to the degree If 1991, to the degree permitted by the Smithfield Zoning Ordinance.
    4. In all cases of land development projects, as provided for in Section 45-24-49 of the Zoning Enabling Act of 1991, to the degree permitted by the Smithfield Zoning Ordinance.
  2. Plats Required.
    1. All activity defined as "Subdivision" shall require a new plat, drawn to the specifications of these Regulations, and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Board.
    2. Prior to recording a plat, the approved plat shall be submitted for signature and recording as specified in these Regulations.