Technical Review Committee

Land Development and Subdivision Review Regulations Town of Smithfield, RI SECTION IX.

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

ARTICLE A. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.

1. Administration.

   Administration of these Regulations shall be under the direction of the Administrative Officer, who shall issue reports to the Planning Board. The Administrative Officer shall be designated by the Planning Board.

2. Appointment.

   Appointment of the Administrative Officer shall be the responsibility of the Planning Board.

3. Duties and Responsibilities.

   The duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Officer shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

   1. Coordination of the review, approval, recording, and enforcement provisions of these Regulations;
   2. Coordination of the review and approval procedures for subdivisions and land development projects with adjacent municipalities as is necessary to be consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws and as directed by the Planning Board.
   3. Enforcement of these Regulations -the Administrative Officer shall be responsible for coordinating the enforcement efforts of the zoning enforcement officer, the building official, planning department staff, the municipal engineer, the Department of Public Works, and other local officia1s responsible for the enforcement or implementation of discrete elements of these Regulations.
   4. Serve as the chair of the Technical Review Committee.
4. Qualifications.

   The qualifications of the Administrative Officer shall be determined by the Planning Board and be based upon consideration of education, training, and/or experience in land use planning and site plan review.

ARTICLE B. TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.

1. Establishment.

   The Planning Board shall establish a Technical Review Committee to implement the provisions in these Regulations pertaining to same. Said Committee shall have the following composition:

   1. Administrative Officer shall serve as the Chair.
   2. Municipal Planner
   3. Municipal Surveyor
   4. Building/Zoning Enforcement Official
   5. Director of Public Works
   6. Town Engineer
   7. Planning Board member
   8. Conservation Commission member
2. Purpose.

   The purpose of this Committee shall be to conduct technical reviews of applications submitted pursuant to these Regulations and within its jurisdiction as established by same.

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