S.2701

Authorizes the town of Johnston, if an aggregate of two hundred fifty (250) or more units should be proposed in comprehensive permit project(s), to enact an emergency moratorium until the permit requirement of § 45-53-4 are amended.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2701 allows Johnston to enact an emergency moratorium on housing applications if 250 or more units are proposed in comprehensive permit.

Rhode Island S2701 amends the General Laws to allow the town of Johnston to enact an emergency moratorium on housing applications if an aggregate of 250 or more units are proposed in comprehensive permit projects. The moratorium can continue until the permit requirements of § 45-53-4 are amended. Applications submitted during the moratorium will not be grandfathered. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Housing and Municipal Government Committee
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History

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government