Land Use & Zoning
An overlay district in Rhode Island zoning adds requirements to the underlying zone to:
AReplace all existing zoning regulations
BImpose additional standards or protections for a specific geographic area or type of resource✓ Correct
CReduce property taxes in targeted redevelopment areas
DCreate a buffer zone between residential and commercial zones
Explanation
An overlay district imposes additional standards on top of the underlying base zone to address specific concerns such as flood protection, historic preservation, groundwater protection, or scenic corridor protection.
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