Authorizes the town of Smithfield, if an aggregate of two hundred fifty (250) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of ยง 45-53-4 are amended.
Impact
If enacted, S2914 would modify existing regulations under Chapter 45-53 of the General Laws related to low and moderate income housing. The bill is particularly significant for Smithfield, as it specifically outlines the conditions under which the town can halt new housing applications. This may lead to reduced housing availability in the short term but aims to allow for comprehensive assessment and potential amendments to existing permitting requirements.
Summary
Bill S2914 introduces significant provisions concerning low and moderate income housing in the town of Smithfield. It grants the town the authority to enact an emergency moratorium on further applications when there are 250 or more housing units proposed in comprehensive permit projects. This legislation aims to provide local governments with the ability to manage housing developments effectively without immediately processing new applications during periods of high demand or significant project volume.
Contention
The introduction of this bill could spark debate regarding local control versus housing development needs. Proponents may argue that such measures are necessary to prevent overdevelopment or to ensure that existing infrastructure can support new housing units. On the other hand, opponents might raise concerns about potential delays in housing availability, especially for low-income families who could benefit from additional units, and that such moratoriums might exacerbate existing housing shortages rather than alleviate them.
Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of five hundred (500) or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.
Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of five hundred (500) or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.
Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of five hundred (500) or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.
Prohibits applications filed in the town of Tiverton, for comprehensive permit projects, for low and moderate income housing, to include accessory dwelling units.
Prohibits applications filed in the town of Tiverton, for comprehensive permit projects, for low and moderate income housing, to include accessory dwelling units.
Provides that comprehensive permit projects in Tiverton, involving property not connected to either public water or sewer or both, and for which the property is considered hydric said land be excluded from the building land calculation.
Provides that comprehensive permit projects in Tiverton, involving property not connected to either public water or sewer or both, and for which the property is considered hydric said land be excluded from the building land calculation.
Prohibits applications for a comprehensive permit under the Rhode Island comprehensive planning and land use regulation act in any watershed overlay protection district located in the town of Tiverton.