The bill amends Section 45-24-31 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-24 entitled "Zoning Ordinances," to take effect on January 1, 2024. It introduces a comprehensive list of definitions for terms used in zoning and development, such as "Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)," "Development plan review," and "Family member," among others. These definitions are intended to standardize the language across local zoning ordinances. The bill includes insertions, marked by , which specify the effective date of the new definitions, and deletions, marked by , although the specific text being removed is not provided in the excerpt. Additionally, the bill proposes a change to the definition of "household," setting the number of unrelated persons living together to "one person per bedroom" with a maximum of "five unrelated persons per dwelling," and specifies that these limits do not apply to NARR-certified recovery residences. The bill also defines a wide array of other zoning-related terms, aiming to clarify and update the language used in zoning and land use regulations. The act is designed to take effect immediately upon passage, and while it mentions insertions and deletions to the existing law, the exact changes are not detailed in the provided text.

Statutes affected:
2635  SUB A: 45-24-31
2635: 45-24-31