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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 323 |
MT | 2023 | R | By-right zoning, Density Increases, Encouraging duplex, triplex, fourplexes and townhomes |
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Summary
- This act revises municipal zoning laws. It requires that certain cities allow the use of duplex housing in zoning regulations.
- In a city with a population of at least 5,000 residents, duplex housing must be allowed as a permitted use on a lot where a single-family residence is a permitted use, and zoning regulations that apply to the development or use of duplex housing may not be more restrictive than zoning regulations that are applicable to single-family residences.
- “Duplex housing” means a parcel or lot with two dwelling units that are designed for residential occupancy by not more than two family units living independently from each other.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Allow for duplex, triplex, and fourplex housing in city zoning
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