Land Use & Zoning
What is a 'gateway corridor' zoning overlay in Rhode Island?
AA zone for airport approaches
BA special zoning overlay applied to major entry roads and corridors to ensure high-quality development standards that create a positive first impression✓ Correct
CA statewide highway overlay district
DA commercial zone near major highways
Explanation
Gateway corridor overlays apply additional design standards to major entry corridors (highways, primary roads entering a city or town) to ensure that development along these visible routes meets enhanced aesthetic and design standards.
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