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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING-- | |
PARKING SPACES | |
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Introduced By: Representatives Fellela, Fascia, Hull, Messier, and Shallcross Smith | |
Date Introduced: February 27, 2026 | |
Referred To: House Municipal Government & Housing | |
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: | |
1 | SECTION 1. Chapter 45-53 of the General Laws entitled "Low and Moderate Income |
2 | Housing" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: |
3 | 45-53-17. Johnston low- or moderate-income housing parking spaces. |
4 | The town of Johnston may require two (2) parking spaces for each studio, one-bedroom, |
5 | or two (2) bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the municipality's determination |
6 | that there is limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking availability within a |
7 | reasonable proximity to these low- or moderate-income housing units. |
8 | SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage. |
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EXPLANATION | |
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL | |
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A N A C T | |
RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING-- | |
PARKING SPACES | |
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1 | This act would permit Johnston to require two (2) parking spaces for each studio, one- |
2 | bedroom, or two-bedroom low- or moderate-income housing unit upon the determination that |
3 | limited or no local public transportation or off-street parking is availabile near these units. |
4 | This act would take effect upon passage. |
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