Land Use & Zoning
What does 'concurrency' mean in Rhode Island land use planning?
ATwo developments occurring simultaneously
BThe requirement that adequate public infrastructure (roads, schools, water/sewer) must be available concurrent with the impacts of new development✓ Correct
CParallel processing of building permit applications
DThe simultaneous approval of rezoning and subdivision
Explanation
Concurrency is the planning principle that public infrastructure (transportation, utilities, schools) must be adequate to serve development at the time it occurs. Some Rhode Island municipalities incorporate concurrency requirements into their plans.
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