Restores requirement for local review board findings for denial in reviewing comprehensive permit requests and clarifies affordable housing inclusion.

Rhode Island H7447 amends the state's low and moderate income housing laws. It restores the requirement for local review boards to issue findings for denial when reviewing comprehensive permit requests. The bill also clarifies that affordable housing units must be included in each town and city when building permits for these units are granted. The provisions aim to ensure transparency and accountability in the review process and to promote the inclusion of affordable housing in local developments.

Restores requirement for local review board findings for denial in reviewing comprehensive permit requests and clarifies affordable housing inclusion.

Rhode Island H7447 amends the state's low and moderate income housing laws. It restores the requirement for local review boards to issue findings for denial when reviewing comprehensive permit requests. The bill also clarifies that affordable housing units must be included in each town and city when building permits for these units are granted. The provisions aim to ensure transparency and accountability in the review process and to promote the inclusion of affordable housing in local developments.