Rhode Island 2026 Regular Session

Rhode Island Senate Bill S3292

Filed/Introduced
 

Caption

RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- SUBDIVISION OF LAND

Summary

Bill S3292 amends Section 45-23-46 of the General Laws concerning the subdivision of land in Rhode Island. The bill allows permitting authorities to require maintenance guarantees for public improvement projects for a period of up to two years after the completion, inspection, and acceptance of such projects. This measure aims to ensure that improvements meet municipal standards and remain in good condition following their acceptance by the municipality.

Impact

The bill impacts local regulations by mandating that municipalities can enforce maintenance guarantees, which will enhance the accountability of developers and ensure that public improvements are maintained adequately after their completion. This change may lead to improved infrastructure quality and reduced long-term maintenance costs for municipalities.

Sentiment

The sentiment around Bill S3292 appears to be generally supportive among committee members, as it addresses concerns regarding the long-term maintenance of public improvements. However, there may be some apprehension regarding the financial implications for developers and the administrative burden on permitting authorities.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from developers who could view the maintenance guarantees as an additional financial burden. Some stakeholders may argue that the requirement could deter development projects or increase costs, while proponents of the bill emphasize the need for accountability and quality in public improvements.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H5794

Provides technical amendments to the chapters on subdivision of land and zoning ordinances for towns and cities.

RI S1086

Provides technical amendments to the chapters on subdivision of land and zoning ordinances for towns and cities.

RI H5799

Provides that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances.

RI S1052

Provides that minor subdivisions would include oversized lot subdivisions under certain circumstances and relative to zoning ordinances, permit a modification to allow "neighborhood character-based modifications" under certain circumstances.

RI S0504

Requires cities and towns to permit attached single-family dwellings in any residential zoning districts and each such dwelling would be entitled to its own parcel thorough subdivision regardless lot size or base zone standards.

RI S0709

TOWNS AND CITIES -- HOUSING MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY CODE -- NOTICE OF

RI S0408

Increases the membership of the energy facility siting board from 3 to 5 members and would revise the process of energy facility siting to mandate inclusion/participation of the host community of the facility as well as of the public and cities and towns.

RI H5951

Enables cities and towns to expand the use of automated speed enforcement systems in Rhode Island to designated safety zones, excluding school zones.

RI H6129

AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS

RI S1126

AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WEST WARWICK TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $71,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND NOTES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, RENOVATION, FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES THROUGHOUT THE TOWN AND ALL ATTENDANT EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEMOLITION, ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING COSTS

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