Rhode Island weighs accessory dwellings to boost housing

(The Center Square) — Rhode Island lawmakers will revisit a plan to help property owners develop accessory dwelling units as part of a broader effort to boost housing production in the state.

The proposal would give homeowners the right to develop accessory dwelling units within the existing footprint of their structures or on any lot larger than 20,000 square feet, as long as the design satisfies building code, size limits and infrastructure requirements.