§ 42-128.2-1. Findings. The general assembly finds and declares that: (a) The availability of affordable housing is a critical concern to the current well-being and the future prosperity of the people of Rhode Island; (b) All towns in Rhode Island, with an obligation to do so, have adopted affordable housing plans as required by chapters […]
§ 42-128.2-2. Purpose. The purposes of this chapter are to facilitate implementation of local and state plans for the provision of affordable housing and to optimize the use of public resources, including proceeds from bond issues, by providing expedited processing by state agencies of applications for projects that would provide affordable housing as set forth […]
§ 42-128.2-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) “Affordable housing plan” means a component of a housing element, as defined in subsection 45-22.2-4(33), to meet housing needs in a city or town that is prepared in accordance with […]
§ 42-128.2-4. Request for status as a housing project of critical concern. A person may apply to the Rhode Island housing resources commission and request that a project be classified as a project of critical housing concern. Said request shall contain a description of how the project is consistent with applicable provisions of state plans […]
§ 42-128.2-5. Filing of certificate. A person shall file the certificate of critical concern with the appropriate state agency that has licensing or permitting authority over the project. A person must file the certificate of critical concern at the time of filing the necessary permit application(s) required for the project with the state agency. The […]
§ 42-128.2-6. Action by state agency. (a) Within three (3) months of the submission of a substantially complete application, the state agency must render a written report on the status of the application. The report shall contain information, which will enable the person to make a sound business decision as to whether or not to […]
§ 42-128.2-7. Permitting or licensing requirements. The issuance of and the filing of a certificate of critical housing concern does not constitute, and shall not be considered, a waiver of any element, rule, regulation, or statute upon which the license or permit is granted. History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 441, § 1; P.L. 2008, ch. […]
§ 42-128.2-8. Rulemaking. The housing resources commission, at a regular quarterly meeting shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 35 of this title to implement this chapter, including, but not limited to, provisions to define an application and criteria to determine the significance of any application in meeting the purposes of this act. […]
