Declaration of Policy

12.1 DECLARATION OF POLICY The “Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act” was established pursuant to Title 45, Chapter 53 of the General Laws of Rhode Island to provide opportunities for the establishment of low and moderate income housing within each City and Town throughout the State. It is the policy of the Town of Smithfield to facilitate the development of low and moderate income housing in accordance with the “Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act” and in conformance with the Smithfield Comprehensive Community Plan. In the event that any provision of the Smithfield Zoning Ordinance, the Smithfield Land Use Regulations, or the Smithfield Comprehensive Plan is in conflict, or is not in conformance with the Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act, then the provisions of the Rhode Island Low and Moderate Income Housing Act shall be controlling with respect to all Low and Moderate Income Housing Comprehensive Permits.