This bill amends several sections of the General Laws related to zoning ordinances. It adds new definitions for various terms related to zoning and land development, providing clarity and guidance for the implementation and interpretation of zoning and land development regulations. The bill also includes several insertions and deletions to the current law, including provisions for evaluating proposed land uses not specifically listed in the zoning ordinance and allowing for adaptive reuse of commercial buildings as residential units or mixed-use developments.

One notable insertion is the inclusion of adaptive reuse as a permitted use, with specific provisions to be met. The bill also establishes consistent statewide treatment of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allowing for the creation of one ADU under certain circumstances and setting uniform standards for their size. The bill repeals a section of the General Laws related to zoning ordinances for ADUs and aims to provide uniform zoning standards for ADUs.

Statutes affected:
7062: 45-24-74