R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-128.3-5: Adoption of housing incentive districts.

(a) In its zoning ordinance, a city or town may adopt a housing incentive district in any eligible location.

(b) The adoption, amendment, or repeal of such ordinance shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 24 of title 45.

(c) A housing incentive district shall comply with this chapter and any minimum requirements established by the executive office of housing.

(d) The zoning ordinance for each housing incentive district shall specify the procedure for land development and subdivision review within the district in accordance with this chapter and the regulations of the executive office of housing.

(e) Nothing in this chapter shall affect a city or town’s authority to amend its zoning ordinances under chapter 24 of title 45.