Land Use & Zoning
What is Rhode Island's 'Anti-Snob Zoning Act' (RIGL 45-53)?
AA law banning discriminatory zoning against low-income housing
BThe Low and Moderate Income Housing Act, which facilitates permitting of affordable housing developments in municipalities that have not met the 10% affordable housing threshold✓ Correct
CA law against luxury housing in low-income areas
DA federal law overriding local Rhode Island zoning
Explanation
Rhode Island's Low and Moderate Income Housing Act (RIGL 45-53), often called the anti-snob zoning act, provides a comprehensive permit process allowing affordable housing developers to appeal local denials in municipalities that have not met the 10% affordable housing goal.
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