SB 1110 Summary

• Requires municipalities with populations over 75,000 to allow at least one attached and one detached accessory dwelling unit as permitted uses on single-family residential lots, with additional detached units allowed on 1+ acre parcels if one unit is affordable.

• Permits the owner of the property to separately lease the single-family dwelling and accessory dwelling unit as long-term rentals if the owner resides on the property.

• Prohibits municipalities from requiring matching exterior design, additional parking, familial relationships between occupants, or setbacks greater than 5 feet for accessory dwelling units.

• Prevents municipalities from imposing more restrictive regulations on accessory dwelling units than single-family dwellings regarding height, setbacks, lot size, or coverage within the same zoning area.

• Allows accessory dwelling units to be built up to 75% of the single-family dwelling's gross floor area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, and provides that municipalities failing to adopt regulations by January 1, 2025 must allow accessory dwelling units without limits.