Land Use & Zoning
An 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) or 'in-law apartment' is:
AA primary single-family residence
BA secondary residential unit on the same lot as a primary residence✓ Correct
CAn office space within a residential building
DA mobile home on a residential lot
Explanation
An ADU is a smaller, secondary residential unit on the same parcel as a primary home — such as a basement apartment, garage conversion, or cottage. Rhode Island has passed ADU-friendly legislation to encourage their development as part of affordable housing strategy.
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