Land Use & Zoning
What is 'overlay zoning' in Rhode Island?
AA second layer of zoning placed over existing base zoning to add requirements or permissions for specific areas✓ Correct
BA temporary zoning designation for construction projects
CThe replacement of existing zoning with new regulations
DZoning applied only to properties overlapping two municipalities
Explanation
Overlay zoning is an additional layer of zoning regulations applied on top of the base zone to address special concerns in a particular area—such as flood plains, historic districts, or waterfront areas—without replacing the underlying zoning.
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