The bill amends Section 45-24-33 of the General Laws regarding zoning ordinances, establishing new standards for municipal minimum lot sizes for residential use. Specifically, it limits minimum lot sizes to 2,500 square feet for lots served by public water and sewer located within a quarter mile of a public transit stop, 5,000 square feet for lots served by public water and sewer, and one acre for all other lots. The bill emphasizes the importance of conserving farmlands, forests, and wetlands, and mandates that municipalities amend their zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans to conform to these new requirements by July 31, 2027. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that require zoning ordinances to include special provisions for development incentives, transfer of development rights, and community living options. It also specifies that the slope of land cannot be excluded from calculations of buildable lot area or minimum lot size. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2265: 45-24-33, 45-23-44