The bill amends Section 45-24-54 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-24, which pertains to zoning ordinances. It introduces new requirements for the administration and enforcement of zoning ordinances, mandating that the ordinance provide for the administration and designate a local official or agency responsible for various tasks, including issuing zoning certificates, collecting fines for violations, and performing other duties assigned in the ordinance. Notably, the bill specifies that zoning certificates must be issued within twenty (20) days of a written request, replacing the previous requirement of fifteen (15) days. Additionally, it clarifies that if no written response is provided within this timeframe, the requesting party has the right to appeal the determination made in the zoning certificate pursuant to Section 45-24-63. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
1084: 45-24-54
1084  SUB A: 45-24-54