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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 1083 |
RI | 2025 | D | By-right zoning, Density Increases, Minimum parking requirements |
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Summary
- Defines “attached single-family dwellings” and allows the construction of attached single-family dwellings in designated zoning districts.
- Provides that these units can be in zoning districts of a city or town as long as they have access to public water and sewer or have adequate access to private water and/or wastewater systems. Each single-family unit is allowed to be located on its own lot without increased requirements for bulk or design standards.
- Provides that dimensional requirements of the base zoning district are applied. Cities and towns can apply additional standards as long as they do not diminish space for dwellers or limit parking.
- The Act takes effect on January 1, 2026.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Adds permitting of attached single-family dwellings in identified zoning districts as a zoning factor
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