Land Use & Zoning
Rhode Island's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) legislation has encouraged municipalities to:
AProhibit ADUs in all residential zones to preserve neighborhood character
BAllow ADUs on single-family lots as a way to address housing affordability✓ Correct
CRequire ADUs on all newly developed residential lots
DTransfer ADU approval authority from towns to the state
Explanation
Rhode Island has enacted legislation encouraging municipalities to allow accessory dwelling units (in-law apartments, backyard cottages) as a tool to increase housing supply and affordability.
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Key Terms to Know
Transfer Tax
A tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
State-Specific Concepts
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