The bill amends the Rhode Island Comprehensive Planning and Land Use Act by introducing new definitions and provisions related to land use and planning. It adds definitions for "overlay district," "watershed," and "watershed overlay protection district," which clarify the zoning designations and their implications for land use. The bill specifies that in the town of Tiverton, no applications for comprehensive permits will be allowed in any watershed overlay protection district, thereby restricting development in these sensitive areas to protect water resources.

The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6213: 45-22.2-4