Rhode Island H7219 allows municipalities to set certain requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) while ensuring consistent statewide.

Rhode Island H7219 permits municipalities to establish specific requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), ensuring consistent statewide treatment. The bill allows ADUs under certain conditions, such as on owner-occupied properties for family members with disabilities or as part of new primary dwelling units or subdivisions. It prohibits municipalities from imposing additional restrictions, such as limiting ADUs to lots with preexisting dwellings or requiring more than one off-street parking space per bedroom.

Rhode Island H7219 allows municipalities to set certain requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) while ensuring consistent statewide.

Rhode Island H7219 permits municipalities to establish specific requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), ensuring consistent statewide treatment. The bill allows ADUs under certain conditions, such as on owner-occupied properties for family members with disabilities or as part of new primary dwelling units or subdivisions. It prohibits municipalities from imposing additional restrictions, such as limiting ADUs to lots with preexisting dwellings or requiring more than one off-street parking space per bedroom.