Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-3. Approval of construction plans – Supervisory control
Before commencing the building, construction, or erection of any community mausoleum or columbarium, the agency constructing the structure shall make and file plans and specifications of the structure with the city or town clerk of the city or town where the structure is to be erected, and secure the approval of the city or town to erect the community mausoleum or columbarium. Before the approval shall be granted, the city or town wherein the structure is located shall satisfy itself that the proposed new structure or any alterations or additions to an old structure for that purpose, shall be built in accordance with the standards set forth in ordinances adopted by the city or town wherein the structure is located under its supervision, and shall comply with any further requirements as to perpetual care and maintenance that shall then be or later prescribed by the city or town. The city or town wherein the structure is located shall have supervisory control over the construction of the structure and it shall be the duty of the cities and towns to adopt suitable ordinances concerning the structures.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 721, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 23-18-3; P.L. 1993, ch. 45, § 1.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-3
- Columbarium: means a structure or room, or other space in a building or structure of durable or lasting fireproof construction, containing niches, used, or intended to be used, to contain cremated human remains. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-1
- Community mausoleum: means a structure or building of durable or lasting construction, used or intended to be used, for the permanent disposition in crypts or spaces therein of the remains of deceased persons, provided the crypts or spaces and their use are available to or may be obtained by individuals for a price in money or other form of security. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-18-1
- town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9