H8387

Requires all municipal zoning ordinances be amended to provide that any lot with access to public water/sewer services, not establish or enforce a minimum lot area that exceeds 5,000 sq.ft. for a residential building with between one and 4 dwelling units.

Introduced·4/1/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Municipal Government & Housing Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Apr 1

House

Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing