AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- RHODE ISLAND COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND LAND USE ACT

Summary

The bill changes the Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act so that state agency programs must align with a municipality’s approved comprehensive plan, unless a public hearing shows otherwise. It also revises the subdivision chapter, requiring new plats for all subdivisions and adding definitions for key terms. The changes affect state agencies, local planning boards, and developers, aiming to improve coordination and consistency in land‑use decisions.

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