The bill amends Section 45-24-54 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-24, which pertains to zoning ordinances. It introduces new legal language that emphasizes the administration and enforcement of zoning ordinances, requiring that these ordinances designate a local official or agency responsible for various tasks, including issuing permits, collecting fees, maintaining compliance records, and inspecting for violations. Notably, the bill modifies the timeline for issuing zoning certificates, changing it from fifteen (15) days to twenty (20) days following a written request.

Additionally, the bill removes certain outdated provisions regarding the issuance of zoning certificates and clarifies that a zoning certificate must be issued within the new twenty-day timeframe. If no response is provided within this period, the requesting party is granted the right to appeal to the zoning board of review. Overall, the act aims to streamline the administration of zoning ordinances and ensure timely responses to requests for zoning certificates. The act will take effect upon passage.