Rhode Island H8387 mandates municipal zoning ordinances to limit minimum lot area to 5,000 sq. ft.

Rhode Island H8387 requires all municipal zoning ordinances to be amended to ensure that any lot with access to public water and sewer services cannot enforce a minimum lot area exceeding 5,000 square feet for residential buildings containing between one and four dwelling units. Each city or town must conform its zoning ordinances to this requirement by December 31, 2026. The bill aims to promote more efficient land use and housing options in areas with public utilities.

Rhode Island H8387 mandates municipal zoning ordinances to limit minimum lot area to 5,000 sq. ft.

Rhode Island H8387 requires all municipal zoning ordinances to be amended to ensure that any lot with access to public water and sewer services cannot enforce a minimum lot area exceeding 5,000 square feet for residential buildings containing between one and four dwelling units. Each city or town must conform its zoning ordinances to this requirement by December 31, 2026. The bill aims to promote more efficient land use and housing options in areas with public utilities.