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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
H7201/S2088 |
RI | 2022 | D | Streamline application |
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Summary
- Provides that municipal ordinances may provide for a procedure under which a proposed land use not specifically authorized in regulations may be presented by a property owner to the zoning board of review for evaluation. If the proposed use is deemed similar in type, character, and intensity to a permitted use, the proposed use may be permitted.
- Adds an analogous provision whereby a property owner can apply for a determination that the unlisted use is allowable with a special-use permit.
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Bill Title
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES.
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