For the purpose of promoting the public health,
safety, morals, and general welfare, the Johnston Town Council shall
have the power, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter
and subject to R.I.G.L. § 45-24-50, to adopt, amend, or
repeal, and to provide for the administration, interpretation, and
enforcement of this chapter, all such actions to be consistent with
and to provide for the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan.
Among its findings and recommendations to the
Town Council with respect to a proposal for adoption, amendment, or
repeal of this chapter or the Zoning Map, the Planning Board shall:
A. Include a statement on the general consistency of
the proposal with the Johnston Comprehensive Plan, including the goals
and policies, and the implementation program, and all other applicable
elements of the Comprehensive Plan; and
B. Include a demonstration of recognition and consideration of each of the applicable purposes of zoning, as presented in R.I.G.L. § 45-24-30 and §
340-2 of this chapter.