SB 1578

Allows counties with a population density of less than 30 people per square mile to rezone up to 50 acres to be divided and developed for residential dwellings of at least five units per acre.

Bill Text

• Introduced

The Act allows rural counties to rezone up to 50 acres for residential dwellings at higher density and expands accessory dwelling unit development on farmland.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Todd Nash, Mark Owens, Alek Skarlatos

Co-Sponsors: Lew Frederick, David Brock Smith, Suzanne Weber, Paul Evans, Cyrus Javadi, Bobby Levy, Sarah McDonald , Gregory Smith

Overview#

Digest: This Act allows rural counties to zone up to 50 acres for homes and allows more rural ADUs. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.3). Allows counties with a population density of less than 30 people per square mile to rezone up to 50 acres to be divided and developed for residential dwellings of at least five units per acre. Sunsets January 2, 2034. Expands allowed development of accessory dwelling units to farmland with certain existing nonfarm dwellings. Allows the development of larger rural accessory dwelling units.

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Legislative History