In any case in which:

(1)  It is desired to remove, lower, or otherwise terminate a nonconforming use; or

(2)  The approach protection necessary cannot, because of constitutional limitations, be provided by airport zoning regulations under this chapter; or

(3)  It appears advisable that the necessary approach protection be provided by acquisition of property rights rather than by airport zoning regulations,

Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 1-3-10

  • Airport: means any area of land or water, or both, designed and set aside for the approach, landing, and taking off of aircraft and utilized or to be utilized in the interest of the public for those purposes. See Rhode Island General Laws 1-3-2
  • Political subdivision: means any city or town or any other public corporation, authority or district, department, or any combination of two (2) or more, currently empowered to adopt, administer and enforce municipal zoning regulations or to purchase or condemn pursuant to § 1-2-3. See Rhode Island General Laws 1-3-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

the political subdivision within which the property or nonconforming use is located or the political subdivision owning the airport or served by it may acquire, by purchase, grant, or condemnation in the manner provided by the law under which political subdivisions are authorized to acquire real property for public purposes, any air right, easement, or other estate or interest in the property or nonconforming use in question as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.

History of Section.
P.L. 1946, ch. 1743, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 1-3-10.