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RI H7297
Bill
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Edwards
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AI Summary
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Development projects in Tiverton must receive final approval within 1 year of preliminary approval, and building permits must be issued within 2 years of final approval
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Applicants who fail to request a building permit within 2 years of final approval will have their application voided and must restart the entire development process
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Once a building permit is requested, approved units (including bonus units) are temporarily added to Tiverton's housing inventory count
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Units become permanently added to the town's count upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or 3 years from the building permit request, whichever occurs first
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The town may count units under construction against its housing and development goals for other new developments
Legislative Description
Sets timelines for Tiverton's new construction, including one year for final approval, two (2) years for building permits, and temporary inclusion of units in the town's count until completion or three (3) years, whichever comes first.
Towns And Cities
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing
1/23/2026