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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S 1052 |
RI | 2024 | D | Affordable housing incentives and financing, Density Increases, Funding, Lands near transit, Minimum parking requirements |
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Summary
- Establishes a transit-oriented development pilot program, effective January 1, 2024, that will provide funds for residential development. To be eligible, a municipality must have developable land within a 0.25-mile radius of a regional mobility hub or a 0.125-mile radius of a frequent transit stop, in addition to meeting criteria to be established by the Department of Housing.
- Suggested regulations for DOH to establish include requiring that the municipality introduce: an established zoning overlay district or other provisions that provide increased density for residential development at a minimum of 10 units per acre; mandates for the development of affordable housing; and the easing of dimensional restrictions and parking requirements for transit-oriented developments.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES–ZONING ORDINANCES
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