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Commission weighs subdivision/regulation updates, a proposed 25% fee increase and 15% inclusionary requirement for multifamily projects
Summary
Planning staff outlined subdivision regulation updates reflecting 2025 state law and proposed zoning changes including a 25% fee increase and a 15% inclusionary housing requirement for multifamily developments of 10+ units; commissioners sought legal and administrative clarification and public input.
Planning staff presented proposed revisions to subdivision regulations and three major zoning ordinance topics: fees, inclusionary zoning and development plan review (DPR) integration.
Staff said the bulk of regulatory changes respond to 2025 legislation from the Rhode Island General Assembly, including reclassification of oversized lot subdivisions, making pre‑application meetings optional, moving certain state permit timing to final plan review, and extending the expiration on final plan approvals to two…
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