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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
S 1085 |
RI | 2025 | D | "Co-Living" and Single-Room Occupancy, By-right zoning, Lands near transit |
Provided by Furman
Summary
- Amends zoning ordinances to include requirements for co-living spaces.
- Clarifies that the section shall not be read to allow conversion of existing dwelling units into co-living houses unless authorized by local zoning ordinance.
- Specifies that co-living houses that meet the applicable requirements of the building/fire codes may be allowed in adaptive reuse developments.
- Promotes the authorization of community living options in areas serviced by transit.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- ZONING ORDINANCES