Land Use & Zoning
Inclusionary zoning in Rhode Island requires:
AAll new developments to include commercial space
BCertain residential developments to include a percentage of affordable housing units✓ Correct
CMunicipalities to approve all development applications
DDevelopers to provide public parking in mixed-use projects
Explanation
Inclusionary zoning requires or incentivizes developers of residential projects above a certain size to include a percentage of units priced as affordable to low- or moderate-income households. Rhode Island has encouraged inclusionary zoning to address affordable housing needs.
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