Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 880 - QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 4 - Quonset Business Park Development Package › Section 880-RICR-00-00-4.5 - Development Review Process

Current through June 14, 2024
4.5.1
Process
A. No development shall
							occur within the Park or shall be so altered as to change the location,
							exterior dimensions, or appearance of the same unless plans are submitted to
							and approved by QDC. All development projects within the Park must obtain
							appropriate approvals by the QDC through its plan review process. This review
							includes site design, architectural design, building materials, access,
							parking, grading, drainage, utility services and traffic impacts. The various
							steps of the Development Review Process are illustrated in the Quonset Business
							Park Development Plan's guidance documents.
B. Development Interest - The review process
							begins when a development interest is presented to QDC. The QDC staff shall
							work with clients to select a site which is suitable for their project based on
							such things as land use, transportation infrastructure and availability of
							utilities. The staff will work with existing owners and tenants of the Park
							that wish to expand their operations. Development projects which do not require
							a building permit, such as leases for office and warehouse space, shall not be
							subject to review by the TRC.
C.
							Environmental Review and Socio-Economic Review - Pursuant to a 1979 Settlement
							Agreement land development projects require an Environmental Review form and a
							Socio-Economic Review form (ERF & SERF). This process is further described
							in § 4.8.2 of this Part.
D.
							QDC Board Approval - The QDC Board of Directors will consider the proposed land
							transaction and development and will indicate approval, rejection or
							recommendations for modifications or additional information. QDC may authorize
							QDC staff to negotiate Site Control Documentation.
E. Site Control Documentation - Upon approval
							of the proposed development by the QDC Board, the staff of QDC will negotiate
							Site Control Documentation with the Client.
F. Development Plan Review - The Development
							Plan Review process involves the detailed review of site engineering, and
							architectural design in accordance with the procedures provided in §
											4.8     of this Part, typically
							consisting of Pre-Application and Technical Review. Plan approval must be
							obtained from the Technical Review Committee before a Building Permit can be
							issued by the appropriate authority.
G. Sewer Treatment System User Regulations -
							The Sewer Treatment System User Regulations, §
											4.16     of this Part, govern
							the use of the QDC's sewers and drains, the installation and connection of
							building sewers, the discharge of waters and wastes into the sewers and the
							penalties for violations. Prospective users of the Quonset Wastewater Treatment
							System, leasing or purchasing property from the QDC or from any other private
							parties, shall complete the requirements of §
											4.16     of this Part.
H. Building Permit Review - Clients leasing
							or purchasing property from the QDC for new construction, as well as existing
							tenants who wish to alter or renovate their buildings, must submit building
							plans to the QDC, the State Building Official and the State Fire Marshal for
							review. Upon a finding of compliance with these regulations and applicable
							building and fire codes, a Building Permit can be issued.
I. Other Laws - In addition to the
							regulations contained herein, property within the Park is also subject to other
							local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, including, but not
							limited to, laws and regulations administered by the RICRMC, RIDEM, state
							building codes and fire codes, state and federal statutes pertaining to
							hazardous materials, airspace, and other applicable statutes. All uses in the
							Park must be compliant with federal laws.