For the purpose of promoting the health, safety
and morals and general welfare of the citizens of the Town and in
accordance with the provisions of R.I.G.L. § 45-23-25 et
seq., the power and authority is hereby granted to the Planning Board
of the Town to adopt, modify and amend rules and regulations governing
and restricting the platting or other subdivision land within the
Town and to control the subdivision of such land pursuant to such
rules and regulations.