Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council
Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 5 - Metro Bay Region Special Area Management Plan
Section 650-RICR-20-00-5.14 - Urban Coastal Greenway Management and Maintenance Requirements (formerly section 240)

A. The owner of record of a property with an Urban Coastal Greenway is responsible for maintaining the UCG in accordance with the operative RICRMC Assent, unless the UCG is transferred to another agent (i.e., the municipality, a land trust, etc.) with that agent's agreement to provide maintenance. The Council shall be the beneficiary of any urban coastal greenway easements, and all easements shall be placed in the land evidence records of the municipality of jurisdiction.

B. All alterations within established Urban Coastal Greenways or alterations to natural vegetation (i.e., areas not presently maintained in a landscaped condition as of October 10, 2006) within the Council's jurisdiction may be required to submit an urban coastal greenway management plan for the Council's approval that is in compliance with the requirements of this section and the design guidance recommended within the Council's most recent edition of the "Urban Coastal Greenway Design Manual" (http://www.crmc.ri.gov/sampmb/UCG-Design-Manual.pdf). Urban coastal greenway management plans shall include a description of all proposed alterations and methods of avoiding problem areas such as the proper placement and maintenance of pathways. Applicants should consult the Council's most recent edition of "Urban Coastal Greenway Design Manual" when preparing an urban coastal greenway management plan.

C. No encroachments shall be allowed within the UCG at any time.

D. Penalties: failure to adhere to these policies will result in enforcement action including fines, liens, restoration, and/or voiding of the Council Assent.