The bill amends several sections of the General Laws in Chapter 45-24, focusing on zoning ordinances to enhance clarity and adaptability in land use and community development. Key insertions include the definition of "co-living housing," which refers to residential developments with at least four attached units that share sanitary and/or food preparation facilities. The bill also introduces a new section, 45-24-33. Standard provisions., which outlines requirements for zoning ordinances to regulate land and structures based on their intended use, emphasizing criteria for development, environmental quality, and public access to natural resources. Additionally, it clarifies definitions such as "household" and "adaptive reuse," while waiving local zoning requirements for certain community residences. The legislation also includes deletions of outdated legal language to streamline zoning regulations, ensuring they are more efficient and effective. It permits the conversion of commercial buildings into residential or mixed-use developments, exempting adaptive reuse projects from certain off-street parking requirements. The bill allows for high-density development with a minimum of fifteen dwelling units per acre under specific conditions and ensures that existing structures exceeding zoning height limits remain legal nonconforming. Furthermore, it permits manufactured homes to be classified as single-family homes in designated areas, provided they meet dimensional requirements. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, aiming to create a more inclusive framework for community living and land use.