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Town of Charlestown, RI chevron_right chevron_right The Code chevron_right Part II General Legislation chevron_right Chapter 188 Subdivision and Land Development

Chapter 188 Subdivision and Land Development

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Charlestown Planning Commission 11-26-2025.[1] Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Plan Believed Not To Require Approval ChecklistAttachment 2 - Pre-application ChecklistAttachment 3 - Administrative Subdivision ChecklistAttachment 4 - Minor Subdivision/Land Development Preliminary Plan ChecklistAttachment 5 - Minor Subdivision/Land Development Final Plan ChecklistAttachment 6 - Major Subdivision/Land Development Project Master Plan ChecklistAttachment 7 - Major Subdivision/Land Development Project Preliminary Plan ChecklistAttachment 8 - Major Subdivision/Land Development Project Final Plan ChecklistAttachment 9 - Appendix A FlowchartAttachment 10 - Figures
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Editor's Note: These regulations superseded former Ch. 188, Subdivision and Land Development, adopted 7-11-2013; amended 3-25-2015; 3-24-2021; 11-2-2022; 12-20-2023.
SECTION 1 AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE
1.1 Authority.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Policies.
1.4 Applicability.
1.5 Construction and Intent.
1.6 Effective Date.
1.7 Vested Rights.
1.8 Administrative Officer.
SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Definitions.
2.2 Terms Defined.
SECTION 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General Procedure.
3.2 Required Findings.
3.3 Fees.
3.4 Time Periods.
3.5 Recording.
3.6 Changes to Approved and Recorded Plats and Plans.
3.7 Applications Requesting Zoning Relief.
SECTION 4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Phasing.
4.2 Off-Site Improvements.
4.3 Development Density.
4.4 Environmental Analysis.
4.5 Land Development Projects.
SECTION 5 DEDICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS
5.1 Public Improvements.
5.2 Reserved (Impact Fees).
5.3 Recreation Facilities and Open Space Dedication.
SECTION 6 PRE-APPLICATION AND MASTER PLAN REVIEW
6.1 General.
6.2 Plan Believed Not To Require Approval.
6.3 Pre-Application Conference and Master Plan Review.
SECTION 7 ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION
7.1 Submittal Requirements.
7.2 Review Procedure.
SECTION 8 MINOR SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT
8.1 Submittal Requirements.
8.2 Review Procedures.
8.3 Public Meetings Required.
SECTION 9 MAJOR SUBDIVISION/LAND DEVELOPMENT
9.1 Submission Requirements.
9.2 Major Subdivision/Land Development Review Procedures.
SECTION 10 ADMINISTRATION, AMENDMENT AND APPEALS
10.1 Administration of Regulations.
10.2 Adoption and Amendments.
10.3 Review Procedures.
10.4 Violations and Penalties.
10.5 Records.
10.6 Public Meetings for Applications.
10.7 Precedence of Approvals.
10.8 Waivers, Modifications and Reinstatements.
10.9 Appeals.
10.10 Severability.
SECTION 11 PHYSICAL DESIGN AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS
11.1 Generally.
11.2 Street Design Standards.
11.3 Lot Design Standards.
11.4 Easements.
11.5 Utilities.
11.6 Flood Hazard Areas.
11.7 Sidewalks.
11.8 Stormwater.
11.9 Erosion and Sediment Control.
11.10 Site Design Standards.
11.11 Temporary Improvements.
11.12 Inspection Required.
11.13 Maintenance of Improvements.
11.14 Off-Site Improvements.
SECTION 12 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
12.1 General.
12.2 Street Construction Standards.
12.3 Curbs.
12.4 Sidewalks.
12.5 Stormwater Management Structures and Facilities.
12.6 Installation of Water Mains.
12.7 Permanent Monuments.
12.8 Special Grading Provisions.
12.9 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
12.10 Residential Compound Common Private Way.
12.11 Construction and/or Improvement Guarantees.
SECTION 13 COMPREHENSIVE PERMIT PROCEDURES
13.1 Authority to Grant a Comprehensive Permit.
13.2 Application Procedure.
SECTION 14 SUBDIVISION APPLICATION CHECKLISTS
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