The bill amends Section 45-24-31 of the General Laws in Chapter 45-24, which pertains to zoning ordinances, by introducing new definitions and clarifications relevant to zoning terminology, with an effective date set for January 1, 2026. The bill clarifies the definition of "Household" to allow municipalities to set a maximum number of unrelated persons living in a dwelling unit. Specifically, local ordinances may establish a maximum number of unrelated persons, but such ordinances must allow at least one person per bedroom for dwelling units containing up to five bedrooms. For dwelling units that exceed five bedrooms, municipalities are required to allow at least five unrelated persons per dwelling unit. This change aims to provide flexibility for local zoning ordinances while maintaining a baseline for occupancy standards.

Statutes affected:
2469: 45-24-31