R.I. Gen. Laws § 45-23-57: Administration — The board of appeal.

The city or town council shall establish the city or town zoning board of review as the board of appeal to hear appeals of decisions of the administrative officer on administrative matters, interpretations and determinations made pursuant to § 45-23-36. This section shall not apply to decisions of the administrative officer made pursuant to § 45-23-38 or § 45-23-50 which approve or deny an application.