2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
CHAPTER 37-22 - The I-195 Redevelopment Act of 2002
§ 37-22-9 - Permits and approvals for a qualifying project under a comprehensive agreement.

SECTION 37-22-9

   § 37-22-9  Permits and approvals for a qualifying project under a comprehensive agreement. – (a) The board shall, with the mandatory assistance of all applicable state and municipal agencies and departments, control the schedule for the processing and issuance of all necessary permits and approvals for qualifying projects under this chapter. The board shall seek the cooperation of all of these agencies to expedite all necessary permits and approvals for the qualifying projects; provided, however, that the comprehensive agreement shall provide for reimbursement for those accelerated services being rendered by any state or local agencies or departments. Qualifying projects shall remain subject to the I-195 Old Harbor Plan (October 1992), the City of Providence's comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, the plan and design review.

   (b) Within thirty (30) days of entry into a comprehensive agreement, the board shall require that all applicable state and local agencies and departments, meet with the board and establish an accelerated time frame for the consideration of and decision upon permits and approvals. The board shall have authority to approve and/or mandate an accelerated process, which may include the implementation of phased and/or fast-track development, which is defined as the initiation of development prior to final issuance of all permits and approvals and/or the completion of final project design and construction plans.

   (c) All appeals timely filed with the Rhode Island superior court relative to permits and approvals shall be accelerated and given priority and advanced on the calendar of the Rhode Island superior court. Appeals shall be subject to de novo review.