Requires that in the town of Coventry, local regulations shall require approval of the permitting authority for both private and public improvements prior to final plan approval.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would create a specific requirement for the town of Coventry, Rhode Island, related to how new land subdivisions are approved. Under the bill, before a developer can receive final approval for a subdivision plan, they would first need to get sign-off from the relevant permitting authority on all planned improvements to the land — whether those improvements are on private property (like driveways or private utility connections) or in public spaces (like roads, sidewalks, or stormwater systems).

In practical terms, this means that in Coventry, local regulations would have to include a step in the approval process where a permitting authority reviews and approves construction plans for both private and public infrastructure *before* the subdivision gets its final green light. This is intended to ensure that infrastructure and development standards are verified early in the process, rather than after a project has already been formally approved.

This bill primarily affects land developers, home builders, and anyone seeking to subdivide property in Coventry. It also affects local town officials and planning boards, who would need to update their regulations to include this requirement. Residents of Coventry could be indirectly affected, as the change is designed to ensure that new development meets infrastructure standards before moving forward.

Currently, the bill has been referred to the Senate Housing and Municipal Government Committee and has been held for further study, meaning it has not yet advanced toward becoming law.