H8416

Requires that in the town of Coventry, local regulations shall require approval of the permitting authority for both private and public improvements prior to final plan approval.

Introduced·4/8/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8416 mandates that Coventry's local regulations require permitting authority approval for both private and public improvements before.

Rhode Island H8416 amends local regulations in Coventry to require approval from the permitting authority for both private and public improvements before final plan approval. This includes the completion of actual construction, improvement guarantees, or a combination of both. The permitting authority may set guarantees in a reasonable amount to anticipate economic or construction conditions. The municipality can enforce these guarantees through legal and equitable remedies. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Apr 8

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing