Rhode Island 2025 Regular Session

Rhode Island House Bill H6183

Introduced
4/4/25  

Caption

Allows the town of Tiverton, with an aggregate of five hundred (500) or more units proposed in a comprehensive permit project, to enact a short-term emergency moratorium until the permit laws are amended.

Impact

The adoption of H6183 means that Tiverton will have the ability to pause the processing of new housing applications during times of significant proposed developments. This shutdown on new permits could provide the town the necessary time to amend existing permit laws or adapt to the growing demand for low and moderate income housing. The bill signifies a shift in local governance, allowing for strategic pauses in development that could help ensure that housing growth meets community needs.

Summary

House Bill H6183 focuses on addressing housing development challenges in the town of Tiverton. The bill permits Tiverton to enact an emergency moratorium if a substantial number of housing units—specifically five hundred or more—are proposed under comprehensive permit projects. This legislative measure aims to empower the town to manage and regulate housing development more effectively in response to significant proposals, potentially affecting the landscape of low and moderate income housing in the area.

Contention

While the bill seeks to provide a regulatory framework to manage housing challenges in Tiverton, it may generate contention among developers and local residents. On one hand, advocates for the bill might argue that it protects the town from overdevelopment and allows for necessary adjustments to housing strategy. On the other hand, critics of such moratoriums could assert that they may hinder crucial housing projects, exacerbate housing shortages, and lead to negative economic repercussions for the region.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

RI H6179

Requires the Rhode Island housing authority to update the count of affordable housing stock in the town of Tiverton two (2) times per year.

RI H6180

Ensures that minimum egress requirements for conventional subdivisions in Tiverton apply equally to comprehensive permit applications and cannot be waived, modified, or reduced for such applications.

RI H6184

Permits Tiverton to require two parking space for each studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing units upon the determination that limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability near these units.

RI H5692

Allows the operation of a home-based business, which meets criteria for home office IRS income tax deduction, without securing approval from the municipality with no storage of chemicals/park heavy equipment/not more than 10% of premises used for parking.

RI H5022

Increases the maximum state and municipal small purchase limits from $10,000 to $25,000 for construction projects and from $5,000 to $10,000 for all other state and municipal purchases.

RI H6182

Requires any person who applies to rent or purchase a residence located in Town of Tiverton which qualifies as low and moderate income housing, shall require proof of Rhode Island residency or employment by a local, state or federal entity.

RI H6215

Requires the town of Tiverton to require a minimum number of affordable housing units if there is less than ten percent (10%) of affordable housing in the town.

RI H5371

Allows the towns of Burrillville and Glocester to publish notices in any newspaper located within their municipalities and would also allow publication in other designated digital or print platforms selected by their city or town councils.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.