Bill > H6178

This bill specifically targets comprehensive permit projects for low and moderate income housing in the town of Tiverton by prohibiting the inclusion of accessory dwelling units in such projects. An accessory dwelling unit is defined as a residential living unit located on the same lot as a principal single-family or multi-family dwelling unit. The bill amends an existing state law that governs the process for approving low and moderate income housing developments, adding language that explicitly bars Tiverton from including accessory dwelling units in comprehensive permit projects, both during the initial application and after final approval has been granted. This means that developers seeking to build affordable housing in Tiverton will not be able to add these additional smaller residential units to their projects, which could potentially limit the total number of housing units that can be constructed. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, providing a straightforward and narrow amendment to the existing housing development regulations specifically for the town of Tiverton.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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