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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S 1037 |
RI | 2024 | D | Affordable housing incentives and financing, Appeals, Deadlines, Density bonus, Density Increases, Fair distribution of housing, Minimum parking requirements, Other streamlining, Planning Requirements, Streamline application, Voting requirements, Waiver of Fees, Written findings, burden and standard of proof |
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Summary
- Requires municipal governments to offer subsidies, including adjustments and zoning incentives, for developments including at least 25% affordable housing. At a minimum, these subsidies must include:
- A density bonus, which varies based on whether the project is connected to public sewer and water.
- Limited parking requirements. No more than one off-street parking space per dwelling unit may be required for units up to and including two bedrooms.
- Limited bedroom requirements. Municipality shall not limit the number of bedrooms to anything less than three per dwelling unit for single family dwelling units.
- Limited floor area requirements, in conformance with state Housing Maintenance and Occupancy Code.
- Forbids municipalities from restricting comprehensive permit applications and permits by any ordinance that places a limit or moratorium on the development of residential units.
- Revises comprehensive permit application procedure.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES–LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING
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