Relating to the regulation of dwellings on resource lands.

SB 79 prohibits counties from allowing new dwellings on land zoned for farm or forest use within specific sensitive areas, including high wildfire hazard zones, groundwater restricted areas, essential wildlife habitats, wildlife corridors, and high-value farmland. It directly affects counties reviewing land use permits and developers seeking to build on resource lands. Key provisions include banning new dwellings in these designated zones unless they fall under specific exceptions, such as dwellings allowed under existing laws or those occupied by individuals engaged in forestry on the property. The bill aims to protect environmental resources by restricting development in ecologically sensitive locations while preserving some existing land use patterns.