Zoning; small lot residential districts.

Small lot residential zoning districts. Requires any locality with a population of 50,000 or more to adopt, maintain, and apply to land within its boundaries at least one zoning district classification that permits a single-family dwelling on a lot with a minimum lot area not exceeding 3,000 square feet. The bill provides that such zoning district classifications shall not impose minimum lot widths exceeding 30 feet or setback, lot coverage, or density requirements that would preclude constructi…

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• HomeownerdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Increases the potential for developing smaller, more affordable housing options on existing lots, potentially increasing property values and housing stock.

  “Requires any locality with a population of 50,000 or more to adopt, maintain, and apply to land within its boundaries at least one zoning district classification that permits a single-family dwelling on a lot with a minimum lot area not exceeding 3,000 square feet.”· Small lot residential zoning districts.

  “The bill provides that such zoning district classifications shall not impose minimum lot widths exceeding 30 feet or setback, lot coverage, or density requirements that would preclude constructi”· Small lot residential zoning districts.

• Housing-insecureindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  May increase the availability of smaller, potentially more affordable housing units, which could benefit individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity.

  “Requires any locality with a population of 50,000 or more to adopt, maintain, and apply to land within its boundaries at least one zoning district classification that permits a single-family dwelling on a lot with a minimum lot area not exceeding 3,000 square feet.”· Small lot residential zoning districts.

• RenterindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

  Could lead to an increase in the supply of smaller rental units, potentially offering more affordable rental options.

  “Requires any locality with a population of 50,000 or more to adopt, maintain, and apply to land within its boundaries at least one zoning district classification that permits a single-family dwelling on a lot with a minimum lot area not exceeding 3,000 square feet.”· Small lot residential zoning districts.