Publication and maintenance of zoning ordinance
A. Publication and availability of ordinances.
1. Printed copies of the zoning ordinance and map(s) shall be available to the general public and shall be revised to include all amendments. A reasonable charge may be made for copies to reflect printing and distribution costs.
2. Upon publication of the zoning ordinance and map, and any amendments thereto, the director of planning shall send a copy, without charge, to the Associate Director of the Division of Planning of the Department of Administration of the State of Rhode Island, and the state law library.
B. Maintenance of Zoning Ordinance.
1. The town clerk shall be the custodian of this zoning ordinance and official zoning map or maps created thereunder. The town clerk shall be responsible for maintenance and update of the text and official zoning map comprising this ordinance. Changes which impact the official zoning map shall be depicted on the map within ninety (90) days of either such authorized change(s), or the date the change becomes effective if it is a conditional zone change.
2. The planning board shall be responsible for review of this ordinance annually, and whenever changes are made to the comprehensive plan of the town, to identify any changes necessary and forward these changes to the town council.