Limitations on applications from private developers

[Ord. No. 08-31, 10-7-2009]

Notwithstanding the timetables set forth in other sections of this article, the Planning Board shall have the authority to consider comprehensive permit applications from private for-profit developers sequentially in the order in which they are submitted. In addition, the Planning Board may limit the annual total number of dwelling units in comprehensive permit applications from for-profit developers to an aggregate of 1% of the total number of yearround housing units in the Town, as recognized in the approved affordable housing plan. In exercising this option, the Town must be in compliance with the implementation requirements of the affordable housing plan, according to the most recent report of the R.I. Housing Resources Commission.