RI H7565

Defines "substantial multi-family housing project" as any low- or moderate-income housing application exceeding 60 units in municipalities with 40,000 residents or less according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Requires substantial multi-family housing projects to submit separate applications to applicable local boards rather than using the streamlined single comprehensive permit process

Mandates additional review requirements for substantial projects including mandatory pre-application conferences, documentation showing consistency with local needs, and full local review board approval for final plans

Requires all local review board decisions on substantial multi-family housing projects to pass by majority vote of the entire board, rather than just members present at the proceeding

Expands factors considered for "consistent with local needs" determinations to include impacts on public school systems, public transportation, and public infrastructure