AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING--PARKING SPACES

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Rhode Island’s low‑ and moderate‑income housing law permitting the town of Smithfield to mandate two parking spaces for each studio, one‑bedroom, or two‑bedroom affordable unit. This requirement can be applied only if the town determines that there is little or no public transportation or off‑street parking nearby. The measure takes effect immediately after it is passed.

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