Mixed-use housing zones establishment requirement provision
What changed between versions
The bill title and section headers were changed from 'mixed-use housing' to 'mixed housing' to better reflect the focus on residential density rather than commercial integration.
The definition of 'covered municipality' was broadened to include all cities of the first class, urban municipalities, and nonurban municipalities, removing the previous restriction to specific counties and smaller population thresholds.
New requirements were added to create 'commercial corridor districts' along municipal state-aid streets with specific density mandates for different municipality types.
The minimum density requirements for new housing districts were increased, requiring an average of one unit per 1,500 square feet for urban areas and one unit per 4,000 square feet for nonurban areas.
Deadlines for municipalities to adopt new zoning standards were adjusted and split by municipality type, with cities of the first class required to comply by June 30, 2026.
