ADU rules in Pawtucket, RI — also called accessory dwelling unit regulations or granny flat ordinances — cover setbacks, owner-occupancy, parking, and permit requirements.
RIGL 45-24-73 mandates ADU allowance. Pawtucket updated its ordinance in 2024 to require owner occupancy and additional parking for ADUs. ADUs cannot be used as short-term rentals. Size limits: 900 sq ft (1-BR) or 1,200 sq ft (2-BR).
Under RIGL 45-24-73 and Pawtucket's updated 2024 ADU ordinance, one ADU per lot is permitted in residential districts. Pawtucket requires owner occupancy of the property with an ADU. An additional parking spot is required. ADUs are prohibited from short-term rental use per RIGL 42-63.1-2 and city ordinance. ADUs must comply with existing dimensional requirements. Size limits: 1-bedroom max 900 sq ft or 60% of principal dwelling; 2-bedroom max 1,200 sq ft or 60%. Construction must comply with RI State Building Code SBC-2. HOA restrictions on ADUs are void per state law.
Unpermitted ADU: stop-work order. ADU as STR: state and local violation. Non-owner-occupied: zoning violation.
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