Authority to grant comprehensive permit

In accordance with Title 45, Chapter 53 of the Rhode Island General Laws, the "Low and Moderate Income Housing Act," the planning board shall have the power to issue a comprehensive permit to eligible low and moderate income housing projects, which relief shall include all permits or approvals from any local board or official who would otherwise act with respect to such application including, but not limited to, the power to attached to the permit or approval conditions and requirements with respect to setbacks, height, site plan, size shape, building materials, landscaping and parking consistent with the terms of the Act.

This section of the town zoning ordinance shall apply to all conversions, reconstructions and rehabilitation proposals in which the creation of low and moderate income housing units is proposed. In the case of subdivision of land or major land development project, the Act shall apply under the guidelines of the Warren Subdivision Regulations.