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RI Gen L § 45-31.2-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-4 - Payment for replacement housing for displaced homeowners.

§ 45-31.2-4. Payment for replacement housing for displaced homeowners.(a) In addition to payments otherwise authorized by this chapter, the relocation agency shall make an additional payment not in excess of an amount established by federal law to any displaced person who is displaced from a dwelling actually owned and occupied by the displaced person for not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of the property. The additional payment includes the following elements:(1) The amount, if any, which, when added to the acquisition cost of the dwelling acquired, equals the reasonable cost of a comparable replacement dwelling which is a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling adequate to accommodate the displaced person, reasonably accessible to public services and places of employment, and available on the private market. All determinations required to carry out this subdivision are determined by regulations issued pursuant to § 45-31.2-8.(2) The amount, if any, which will compensate the displaced person for any increased interest costs which the person is required to pay for financing the acquisition of the comparable replacement dwelling. The amount is paid only if the dwelling acquired was encumbered by a bona fide mortgage which was a valid lien on the dwelling for not less than one hundred and eighty (180) days prior to the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of the dwelling. The amount shall be equal to the excess in the aggregate interest and other debt service costs of that amount of the principal of the mortgage on the replacement dwelling which is equal to the unpaid balance of the mortgage on the acquired dwelling, over the remainder term of the mortgage on the acquired dwelling, reduced to discounted present value. The discount rate is determined by regulations issued pursuant to § 45-31.2-8.(3) Reasonable expenses incurred by the displaced person for evidence of title, recording fees, and other closing costs incident to the purchase of the replacement dwelling, but not including prepaid expenses.(b) The additional payment authorized by this section is made only to a displaced person who purchases and occupies a replacement dwelling which is decent, safe, and sanitary not later than the end of the one year period beginning on the date on which he or she receives final payment of all costs of the acquired dwelling, or on the date on which he or she moves from the acquired dwelling, whichever is the later date.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-31.2-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-5 - Payment for replacement housing for displaced tenants and certain others.

§ 45-31.2-5. Payment for replacement housing for displaced tenants and certain others.In addition to amounts otherwise authorized by this chapter, a relocation agency shall make a payment to or for any displaced person displaced from any dwelling not eligible to receive a payment under § 45-31.2-4 which dwelling was actually and lawfully occupied by the displaced person for not less than ninety (90) days prior to the initiation of negotiations for acquisition of the dwelling. The payment is either:(1) The amount necessary to enable the displaced person to lease or rent for a period not to exceed any limitation provided in federal law, a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling of standards adequate to accommodate the person in areas not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities, and reasonably accessible to his or her place of employment, but not to exceed the amount established by the federal law; or(2) The amount necessary to enable the person to make a down payment (including incidental expenses described in § 45-31.2-4(a)(3)), on the purchase of a decent, safe, and sanitary dwelling of standards adequate to accommodate the person in areas not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities, but not to exceed the amount established by federal law, except that if the amount exceeds the amount established by federal law, in making the down payment.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-31.2-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-6 - Relocation assistance advisory programs.

§ 45-31.2-6. Relocation assistance advisory programs.(a) Whenever the acquisition of real property for a program or project undertaken by a relocation agency results in the displacement of any person on or after January 2, 1971, the agency shall provide a relocation assistance advisory program for displaced persons which offers the services prescribed in this chapter. If the relocation agency determines that any person occupying property immediately adjacent to the real property acquired is caused substantial economic injury because of the acquisition, it may offer the person relocation advisory services under the program.(b) Each relocation assistance program required by subsection (a) includes measures, facilities, or services that may be necessary or appropriate in order to:(1) Determine the needs of displaced persons, business concerns, and nonprofit organizations for relocation assistance;(2) Assist owners of displaced businesses and farm operations in obtaining and becoming established in suitable business locations or replacement farms;(3) Supply information concerning programs of the federal, state, and local governments offering assistance to displaced persons and business concerns;(4) Assist in minimizing hardships to displaced persons in adjusting to relocation; and(5) Secure, to the greatest extent practicable, the coordination of relocation activities with other project activities and other planned or proposed governmental actions in the community or nearby areas which may affect the carrying out of the relocation program.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-31.2-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-7 - Assurance of availability of standard housing.

§ 45-31.2-7. Assurance of availability of standard housing.Whenever the acquisition of real property for a program or project undertaken by a relocation agency results in the displacement of any person on or after January 2, 1972, the agency shall assure that, within a reasonable period of time, prior to displacement, there will be available, in areas not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public and commercial facilities, and at rents or prices within the financial means of the families and individuals displaced, decent, safe, and sanitary dwellings equal in number to the number of and available to those displaced persons who require those dwellings and reasonably accessible to their places of employment; except that regulations issued pursuant to § 45-31.2-8 may prescribe situations when these assurances may be waived.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-31.2-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-8 - Authority of the relocation agency.

§ 45-31.2-8. Authority of the relocation agency.(a) The relocation agency shall adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to assure:(1) That the payments and assistance authorized by this chapter are administered in a manner which is fair and reasonable, and as uniform as practicable;(2) That a displaced person who makes proper application for a payment authorized for the person by this chapter is paid promptly after a move or, in hardship cases, paid in advance; and(3) That any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a payment authorized by this chapter, or the amount of a payment, may have his or her application reviewed by the head of the relocation agency.(b) The relocation agency may prescribe other regulations and procedures, consistent with the provisions of this chapter, as it deems necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-31.2-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-9 - Administration.

§ 45-31.2-9. Administration.In order to prevent unnecessary expense and duplication of functions, and to promote uniform and effective administration of relocation assistance programs for displaced persons, the relocation agency may authorize any relocation agency to enter into contracts with any individual, firm, association, or corporation for services in connection with those programs, or may carry out its functions under this chapter through any federal or state agency or instrumentality having an established organization for conducting relocation assistance programs.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-31.2-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-10 - Payments not to be considered as income or resources.

§ 45-31.2-10. Payments not to be considered as income or resources.No payment received by a displaced person under this chapter shall be considered income or resources for the purpose of determining the eligibility or extent of eligibility of any person for assistance under any state law, or for the purposes of determining the eligibility or extent of eligibility of any person for assistance under any state law, or for the purposes of the state's personal income tax law, corporation tax law, or other tax laws. These payments shall not be considered income or resources of any recipient of public assistance and the payments shall not be deducted from the amount of aid to which the recipient would otherwise be entitled.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-31.2-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-31.2 - Uniform Relocation Payments|Section 45-31.2-11 - Appeal procedure.

§ 45-31.2-11. Appeal procedure.Any person or business concern aggrieved by final administrative determination, concerning eligibility for relocation payments authorized by this chapter, may appeal the determination to the superior court in the county in which the land taken for public use is located pursuant to the provisions of chapter 35 of title 42.History of Section.P.L. 1972, ch. 129, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-32-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-1 - Compliance prerequisite to further proceedings.

§ 45-32-1. Compliance prerequisite to further proceedings.A community must comply with the requirements of §§ 45-32-2 — 45-32-3 before proceeding further under chapters 31 — 33 of this title.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 24; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-1; P.L. 2018, ch. 156, § 1; P.L. 2018, ch. 292, § 1.
RI Gen L § 45-32-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-2 - Planning commission required.

§ 45-32-2. Planning commission required.The community must have a planning commission.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 25; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-2.
RI Gen L § 45-32-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-3 - General community plan - Minimum requirements.

§ 45-32-3. General community plan — Minimum requirements.The community must have a master or general community plan adopted by the planning commission or the legislative body, and in either case the plan must include at least the following:(1) A land use plan which designates the proposed general distribution and general location and extent of the uses of the land for housing, business, industry, recreation, education, public buildings and grounds, and other categories of public and private uses of land.(2) The general location and extent of existing and proposed major thoroughfares.(3) A statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended in and for the various districts and other territorial units, together with estimates of future population growth, in the territory covered by the plan, all correlated with the land use plan.(4) A description of the area or areas in which blighted and substandard conditions are found and recommendations as to the area or areas which should be designated for redevelopment.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 26; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-3.
RI Gen L § 45-32-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-4 - Resolution or ordinance designating redevelopment area - Public hearing.

§ 45-32-4. Resolution or ordinance designating redevelopment area — Public hearing.The legislative body of the community must designate by resolution or ordinance one or more areas within the community as a redevelopment area or areas. (Whenever the word "resolution" is used, it means "resolution or ordinance.") Each resolution shall include a description of the boundaries of the area or areas designated as a redevelopment area. Before passing a resolution, the legislative body or the committee thereof, to which the proposed resolution has been referred, shall give notice of the date, time, place, and purpose of a public hearing or hearings with reference to the resolution at which the recommendations of the planning commission developed in accordance with the provisions of § 45-32-3 shall be considered. The notice shall be published not less than once a week for three (3) successive weeks prior to the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation published in the community, or if no newspaper is published in the community, then in a newspaper of general circulation in the community. At the public hearing all interested persons or agencies shall have an opportunity to be heard and to submit communications in writing. The public hearing required by this section may be held jointly with the hearing upon a redevelopment plan for a project area, as provided in § 45-32-11, if the legislative body so directs. Any person, group, association, or corporation may, in writing, petition the legislative body to designate one or more areas within the community as redevelopment areas, and may submit, with their petition, plans, showing the proposed redevelopment of those areas or any part or parts of the areas.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 27; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-4; P.L. 1958, ch. 180, § 2.
RI Gen L § 45-32-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-6 - Selection of project areas - Formulation of redevelopment plans.

§ 45-32-6. Selection of project areas — Formulation of redevelopment plans.The redevelopment agency may of its own motion, or at the direction of the legislative body, select one or more project areas comprising all or a portion of a redevelopment area, and formulate a redevelopment plan for each project area. Redevelopment plans may be prepared by the planning commission in the event the members of the agency have not been appointed or at the request of the agency.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 14; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-6.
RI Gen L § 45-32-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-7 - Submission of redevelopment plans - Conformity to master plan.

§ 45-32-7. Submission of redevelopment plans — Conformity to master plan.All redevelopment plans shall be submitted to the legislative body by the redevelopment agency. Every redevelopment plan shall conform to the master or general community plan insofar as the latter applies to the redevelopment area. The agency shall consult with the planning commission of the community in formulating redevelopment plans before their submission to the legislative body. Whenever a redevelopment plan is submitted to the legislative body, a copy of the plan shall be submitted to the planning commission, which shall report to the legislative body within thirty (30) days on the redevelopment plan and its conformity to the master or general plan of the community.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 45; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-7.
RI Gen L § 45-32-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-8 - Contents of redevelopment plan.

§ 45-32-8. Contents of redevelopment plan.The redevelopment plan shall include, without limitation, the following:(1) A description of the boundaries and location of the project area;(2) A description of the existing blighted and substandard conditions in the project area;(3) A plan describing proposed land uses in the project area;(4) Proposed standards of population densities, land coverage, and building intensities;(5) A description of proposed changes in streets and utilities;(6) A description of proposed changes in zoning or exceptions, variances, or modifications;(7) A general statement showing that the proposed redevelopment plan conforms to the master or general community plan;(8) A statement showing the lands in the project area to be acquired and buildings or structures to be demolished and removed;(9) A general statement of proposed conditions, covenants, and other restrictions controlling the disposal and future use of land and buildings in the project area;(10) A general statement of the extent of relocation resulting from the proposed redevelopment of the area and the proposed method for rehousing of displaced persons;(11) A statement of the estimated cost of carrying out the redevelopment plan, and a description of the method of financing the proposed redevelopment project; and(12) A general statement showing how the purposes of chapters 31 — 33 of this title would be attained by redevelopment.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 46; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-8.
RI Gen L § 45-32-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-9 - Optional features of redevelopment plans.

§ 45-32-9. Optional features of redevelopment plans.A redevelopment plan may, without limitation, provide for the following:(1) A program of voluntary repair and rehabilitation of buildings and other improvements within the project area in accordance with the redevelopment plan; and/or(2) Acquisition of single or scattered parcels of real property within the project area and demolition or removal of buildings or improvements where necessary to eliminate unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions, lessen density, reduce traffic hazards, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public health, safety, morals, or welfare, or otherwise to remove or prevent the spread of blight or deterioration, or to provide land for needed community facilities.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 47; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-9.
RI Gen L § 45-32-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-10 - Petition for zoning changes.

§ 45-32-10. Petition for zoning changes.In order to effectuate a redevelopment plan, the agency may petition the legislative body for a revision, amendment, or modification of zoning ordinances affecting the area covered by the redevelopment plan, concurrently with the submission of the redevelopment plan by the agency to the legislative body, or, at any time thereafter; provided, that the revision, amendment, or modification is stated in the redevelopment plan. The public hearing on the petition may be conducted in conjunction with the hearing on the redevelopment plan required by § 45-32-11; provided, that the provisions of §§ 45-24-4 and 45-24-5 are applicable to the petition.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 61; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-10.
RI Gen L § 45-32-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-11 - Notice of hearing on plan.

§ 45-32-11. Notice of hearing on plan.Upon submission to the legislative body of a redevelopment plan, the legislative body or its committee to which the plan has been referred, shall set a time and fix a place for a public hearing on the adoption of the plan. The time of hearing shall not be more than sixty (60) days after receipt by the legislative body of the redevelopment plan from the agency. Notice of the hearing shall be given by publication in a newspaper in the same manner and to the same extent as provided for publication of notice in § 45-32-4.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 48; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-11.
RI Gen L § 45-32-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-12 - Conduct of hearing.

§ 45-32-12. Conduct of hearing.At the hearing the legislative body, or its committee to which the plan has been referred, shall consider the plan, any report of the planning commission, and any recommendations the agency may make, and take any other evidence and testimony that may be presented concerning the matters under consideration.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 49; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-12.
RI Gen L § 45-32-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-13 - Adoption of plan.

§ 45-32-13. Adoption of plan.If the legislative body determines that the redevelopment plan is feasible and conforms to the general plan for the community, and that if carried out would promote the public health, safety, morals, and welfare of the community, and would effectuate the purposes of chapters 31 — 33 of this title, then the legislative body may adopt the plan by ordinance.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 50; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-13.
RI Gen L § 45-32-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-14 - Provision for expenditure of money.

§ 45-32-14. Provision for expenditure of money.If the plan provides for the expenditure of any money by the community, the legislative body shall provide for the expenditure at the time or in connection with the approval of the plan; provided, that nothing contained in this chapter enlarges the power of a town council to make an appropriation which has not been approved by a financial town meeting.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 51; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-14.
RI Gen L § 45-32-15 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-15 - Declaration of intent to change streets.

§ 45-32-15. Declaration of intent to change streets.If the plan provides for the opening, closing, widening, or changing the grade of existing streets or alleys or any other modification of the existing street layout in the project area, the legislative body shall declare its intention to institute these proceedings at the time or in connection with the adoption of the plan.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 52; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-15.
RI Gen L § 45-32-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 45 - Towns and Cities|Chapter 45-32 - Redevelopment Projects|Section 45-32-16 - Provision for payment for property condemned.

§ 45-32-16. Provision for payment for property condemned.If the plan provides for the condemnation of any real property, the legislative body shall not adopt the plan unless it contains adequate provisions for payment for property so acquired as provided by law.History of Section.P.L. 1956, ch. 3654, § 53; G.L. 1956, § 45-32-16.