§ 42-128.3-4 — § 42-128.3-4. Definitions.

Rhode Island § 42-128.3-4

• Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
• Title 42: State Affairs and Government
• Ch. 42-128.3: Housing Incentives for Municipalities

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§ 42-128.3-4. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Eligible locations� means an area designated by the executive office of housing as a suitable site for a housing incentive district by virtue of its infrastructure, existing underutilized facilities, or other advantageous qualities, including (i) Proximity to public transit centers, including commuter rail, bus, and ferry terminals; or (ii) Proximity to areas of concentrated development, including town and city centers or other existing commercial districts.

(2) "Eligible student� means an individual who (i) Lives in a newly constructed dwelling unit within a housing incentive district, to the extent that the unit could not have been realized under the underlying zoning; and (ii) Attends a school in the city or town.

(3) "Executive office of housingâ€� means the executive office of housing established pursuant to § 42-167-1.

(4) "Housing incentive districtâ€� means an overlay district adopted by a city or town pursuant to this chapter. A housing incentive district is intended to encourage residential development and must permit minimum residential uses. A housing incentive district may accommodate uses complementary to the primary residential uses, as deemed appropriate by the adopting city or town; however, the majority of development on lots within a housing incentive district must be residential. Land development plans within a housing incentive district shall be treated as minor land development plans, as defined by § 45-23-32, unless otherwise specified by ordinance.

(5) "School impact offset payments� means a payment to a city or town to help offset increased municipal costs of educating eligible students.

Legislative History

P.L. 2021, ch. 162, art. 14, § 5, effective July 6, 2021; P.L. 2025, ch. 278, art. 9, § 10, effective June 29, 2025.