An act relating to removing State and municipal regulatory barriers for fair zoning and housing affordability
This bill aims to make housing more affordable by reducing zoning restrictions and regulatory barriers that limit where and how people can build homes. It directly affects local governments, developers, and residents by establishing statewide standards for residential zoning. Key provisions include requiring duplexes and small apartment buildings in areas with municipal water and sewer, limiting parking requirements to one space per unit, and allowing accessory dwelling units under the same rules as single-family homes. The legislation also prohibits deed restrictions that limit dwelling size or parking, requires municipalities to report new zoning rules to the state, and strengthens enforcement of fair housing laws.
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introduced
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Introduction
Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 19, 2023
Last action Jan 19, 2023
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Jan 19, 2023
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Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment and Energy
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1 primary · 37 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Seth Bongartz
DDemocratic
Co
Alice Emmons
DDemocratic
Co
AP
Avram Patt
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Rachelson
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Cina
DDemocratic/Progressive
Co
BS
Butch Shaw
RRepublican
Co
CE
Caleb Elder
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Ode
DDemocratic
Co
DW
Dane Whitman
DDemocratic
Co
David Durfee
DDemocratic
Co
Edye Graning
DDemocratic
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