Town of Westerly, RI Article VII Property Tax Classification

[Adopted 5-9-2022 by Ch. No. 2021[1]]

[1] Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Art. VII, Property Tax Classification, adopted 8-13-1991 by Ch. No. 983 as § 13-9 of the 1991 Code (as amended through Ch. No. 1353).

§ 229-16 Statutory authority.

Pursuant to RIGL § 44-5-11.8, the Town may adopt a tax classification plan, by ordinance.

§ 229-17 System of property tax classification established.

A. The Town hereby provides for a system of classification of taxable property in conformity with the provisions set forth in RIGL § 44-5-11.8.

B. The classes of property shall be as follows:

(1) Class 1: All ratable, real estate.

(2) Class 2: All ratable, tangible personal property.

(3) Class 3: Motor vehicle and trailers subject to the excise tax.

§ 229-18 (Reserved)