Bill > S1086

This bill provides technical amendments to Rhode Island's land development, subdivision, and zoning laws, making several nuanced changes across multiple sections of state code. The bill introduces modifications to how municipalities handle land development, subdivision reviews, and zoning processes, with key changes including: establishing new procedures for minor subdivisions like "oversized lot subdivisions", expanding provisions for adaptive reuse of buildings, creating neighborhood character-based modifications for dimensional requirements, and introducing more flexible approaches to affordable housing development. Some specific notable provisions include allowing manufactured homes in single-family zones, reducing barriers to creating accessory dwelling units, providing more flexibility for developing substandard lots, and creating a process for developers to obtain modifications to dimensional zoning requirements based on neighborhood character. The amendments aim to streamline development processes, encourage housing diversity, and provide local governments and property owners with more flexible land use options while maintaining basic regulatory standards. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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