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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB 1503 |
AR | 2025 | R | Accessory dwelling units regulations, Allow ADUs where single-family homes are permitted, By-right zoning, Density Increases, Impact fees, Limit local requirements on ADU occupants, Lot Size Requirements, Minimum parking requirements, Streamline application, Streamline hearings |
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Summary
- Prohibits municipalities from restricting the use of at least one ADU by-right on a single-family lot. The law outlines a specific definition of an ADU, and also specifically prohibits a number of municipal ADU regulations including parking, occupancy, design, and bulk requirements, as well as a number of fees. The law does not prohibit municipalities from regulating short term rentals or requiring water and sewer approvals. The law also renders any regulation in violation of this law to be invalid as of January 1, 2026.
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Bill Title
To Amend The Law Concerning Municipal Regulations; And To Prohibit Certain Restrictions On The Regulation Of Accessory Dwelling Units.
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