S.2580

Sets timelines for Tiverton's new construction, including one year for final approval, two (2) years for building permits, and temporary inclusion of units in the town's count until completion or three (3) years, whichever comes first.

Introduced·2/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes timelines for Tiverton's new construction projects, including one year for final approval, two years for building permits, and temporary.

This bill sets specific timelines for new construction projects in Tiverton, Rhode Island. It mandates that the period between preliminary and final approval for a development project should not exceed one year. Additionally, the period between final approval and the issuance of a building permit should not exceed two years. If a building permit is not requested within these two years, the application becomes void and must be restarted.

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Where it stands

Current
Housing and Municipal Government Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Housing & Municipal Government: Be held for further study

6 Yea

DRDDDD

0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

May 12

12:00 AM

Senate Housing and Municipal Government Hearing

History

May 12

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 8

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/12/2026)

Feb 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government