Rhode Island H7776 allows cities and towns to designate "special ways" for cultural, historic, or scenic preservation.
Rhode Island H7776 enables cities and towns to designate "special ways" on state or municipal property, such as old roads, cart paths, trails, or ways, subject to alternative regulations. These special ways can be preserved in their natural condition and are subject to restrictions on paving, widening, and clearing. Ordinances or regulations may prohibit or limit alteration of the width or surface materials of a special way and may prohibit paving with impervious materials. The bill also allows for the sale of abandoned highways or driftways to abutting owners at fair market value.
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