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Town of Warren Zoning Ordinance
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§ 32-157

Preliminary review committee duties and powers

  • A. The preliminary review committee shall review all project proposals seeking approval under the comprehensive permit process, as deemed necessary by the preliminary review committee chair and planning board administrative officer.

  • B. It is the responsibility of the preliminary review committee to evaluate all evidence of the low and moderate housing stock to be generated by the proposed development, be it through rental units or homeownership. The committee shall review the applicant's comprehensive permit utilizing documentation, provided by the applicant, which presents the feasibility of the proposed development based on:

    • 1. Evidence of fair market rents, and housing affordability for families classified as of low and moderate income by the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),

    • 2. The number of affordable units as set forth in section 32-156B, and

    • 3. The impact on the town's overall sustainable/subsidized housing stock.

  • C. The preliminary review committee shall forward a recommendation to the permitting board. The committee shall issue findings of fact, based on materials presented during the pre-application meeting, to the planning board administrative officer in a timely manner for presentation at public hearing.

  • D. To assist in its review of comprehensive permit applications the preliminary review committee may request comments from other agencies and officials of the town.