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RI S2580
Bill
Status
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Walter Felag
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AI Summary
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Limits the period between preliminary approval and final approval for development projects in Tiverton to no more than one year
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Requires building permits to be issued within two years of final approval; failure to request a permit within this timeframe voids the application and requires restarting the process
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Temporarily adds approved units (including bonus units) to Tiverton's housing inventory once a building permit is requested
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Permanently adds units to the town's official count upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or three years from the building permit request, whichever occurs first
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Allows the town to count units under construction against other new developments to maintain compliance with housing and development goals
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 Senate Housing and Municipal Government
2/13/2026