§ 45-53-16. Electronic permitting.
(a) On or before October 1, 2025, every municipality in the state shall adopt and implement
one electronic permitting platform established pursuant to § 23-27.3-108.2 to utilize for all development applications under this chapter. For purposes of this
section, "electronic permitting� means use of computer-based tools and services that
automate and streamline the application process to include, but not be limited to,
task-specific tools for: applications; submission of plans; completed checklists and
checklist documents; reports; plan review; permitting; scheduling; project tracking;
staff and technical rev
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§ 45-53-16. Electronic permitting.
(a) On or before October 1, 2025, every municipality in the state shall adopt and implement
one electronic permitting platform established pursuant to § 23-27.3-108.2 to utilize for all development applications under this chapter. For purposes of this
section, "electronic permitting� means use of computer-based tools and services that
automate and streamline the application process to include, but not be limited to,
task-specific tools for: applications; submission of plans; completed checklists and
checklist documents; reports; plan review; permitting; scheduling; project tracking;
staff and technical review committee comments; fee calculation and collection.
(b) The state building commissioner, with the assistance of the office of regulatory reform
and the division of statewide planning, pursuant to the provisions of § 23-27.3-108.2 may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
(c) The local towns and cities shall charge each applicant an additional one-tenth percent
(.1%) of the total application fee for each application submitted. This additional
amount shall be transmitted monthly to the state building office at the department
of business regulation, and shall be used to staff and support the purchase or lease
and operation of one web-accessible service and/or system to be utilized by the state
and municipalities for the uniform, statewide electronic submission, review and processing
of development applications as set forth in this section.
(d) On or before October 1, 2025, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter
to the contrary, all acts, requirements, filings, and documents necessary to comply
with the application process shall be conducted by means of electronic permitting.
(e) The department of business regulation shall reimburse annual fees and costs associated
with compliance with this program in accordance with procedures established by the
department.