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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 532 |
MT | 2025 | R | Accessory dwelling units regulations, Allow ADUs where single-family homes are permitted, By-right zoning, Deadlines, Streamline hearings |
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Summary
- The act revises county zoning laws to allow for accessory dwelling units.
- In jurisdictional areas where the board of county commissioners has enabled zoning regulations, the regulations must allow a minimum of one accessory dwelling unit by right on a lot or parcel that contains a single-family dwelling. It removed some sizing restrictions and parking requirements.
- It also prohibits certain regulations in relation to accessory dwelling units, and allows a county to charge a fee to applications to create accessory dwelling units.
- A person qualifies for a 15-day expedited review from the certificate of subdivision approval if the person intends to add an ADU to a parcel with existing public water and wastewater service.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Revise county zoning to allow accessory dwelling units
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