R.I. Gen. Laws § 1-3-8: Reasonableness of zoning regulations.

All airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter shall be reasonable and none shall impose any requirement or restriction which is not reasonably necessary to effectuate the purpose of the chapter. In addition, each political subdivision and zoning board shall consider the regulations or standards promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration in zoning the use of land and structures in areas over which jurisdiction is assumed.