Rhode Island S2265 limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq.

Rhode Island S2265 sets new limits on municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use, aiming to balance development with environmental protection. The bill mandates that residential lots near public transit stops or stations must not exceed 2,500 square feet, while those with access to public water and sewer systems must not exceed 5,000 square feet. For all other lots, the minimum size is set at 1 acre. The bill also requires municipalities to update their zoning ordinances to comply with these new standards, ensuring that farmlands, forests, and wetlands remain protected.

Rhode Island S2265 limits municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use to 2,500 sq ft near transit, 5,000 sq.

Rhode Island S2265 sets new limits on municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use, aiming to balance development with environmental protection. The bill mandates that residential lots near public transit stops or stations must not exceed 2,500 square feet, while those with access to public water and sewer systems must not exceed 5,000 square feet. For all other lots, the minimum size is set at 1 acre. The bill also requires municipalities to update their zoning ordinances to comply with these new standards, ensuring that farmlands, forests, and wetlands remain protected.