The bill amends Section 45-24-33 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-24, which pertains to zoning ordinances. It introduces new legal language that specifies the standard provisions that zoning ordinances must address, including the addition of a new provision that allows for residential use options beyond single-family detached structures in areas identified within the urban services boundary, provided that there is available public water and sewer capacity. The bill also retains existing provisions while deleting the previous requirement related to drive-through windows, replacing it with a broader focus on residential use options.

Additionally, the bill outlines various general provisions that zoning ordinances must cover, such as regulating land use, promoting energy conservation, ensuring adequate transportation systems, and protecting public health and safety. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive planning and allows municipalities to establish their own minimum lot sizes. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, thereby providing municipalities time to adjust their zoning ordinances in accordance with the new requirements.