Land Development Projects
§ 714 Land Development Projects
[Added 2-21-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-08]
A. Land development projects shall be reviewed in accordance with Rhode Island General Law and the procedures established in the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations.
B. No land development project shall be initiated until a plan of the project has been submitted and approval has been granted by the authorized permitting authority.
C. In reviewing, hearing, and deciding upon a land development project, the Planning Board is authorized to allow for zoning incentives within the project that include:
1. The adjustment of applicable lot density and dimensional standards where open space is to be permanently set aside for public or common use,
2. Where the physical characteristics, location, or size of the site require an adjustment,
3. Where the location, size, and type of housing, commercial, industrial, or other use require an adjustment,
4. Where housing for low- and moderate-income families is to be provided,
5. Where other amenities not ordinarily required are provided, as stipulated in the zoning ordinance,
6. Provision may be made for adjustment of applicable lot density and dimensional standards for payment or donation of other land or facilities in lieu of an on-site provision of an amenity that would, if provided on-site, enable an adjustment.
D. In reviewing, hearing and deciding upon a land development project, the permitting authority is empowered to apply any special conditions and stipulations to the approval that may, in the opinion of the authorized permitting authority, be required to maintain harmony with neighboring uses and promote the objectives and purposes of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Appendix A List Of Amendments
Attachment 2 - Appendix B Use Categories Allowed By Zoning District
Attachment 3 - Appendix C Dimensional Regulations By Use District
Attachment 4 - Appendix D Attached Multi-Family Units
Attachment 5 - Appendix E Individual Sewage Disposal Systems (ISDS) Table 1
Attachment 6 - Appendix F Individual Sewage Disposal Systems ISDS Table 2
Attachment 7 - Appendix G Outdoor Lighting
Attachment 8 - Appendix H Outdoor Lighting
Attachment 9 - Appendix I Residential Structures
Attachment 10 - Appendix J Zoning Maps