Senate Bill 1229 Summary

• Prohibits municipalities with populations over 70,000 from requiring shared amenities (pools, common areas) that would need homeowners' associations to maintain, unless federally mandated.

• Prohibits municipalities from requiring screening, walls, or fences on residential property.

• Caps minimum lot sizes at 3,000 square feet for new single-family residential developments of 5+ acres and prohibits minimum home square footage requirements exceeding those for other dwelling unit types.

• Limits minimum setbacks to 5 feet from side lot lines and 10 feet from front and rear lot lines for single-family homes, with maximum 18-foot front setback for garage-facing portions.

• Prohibits design, architectural, or aesthetic requirements for single-family homes except in historic districts or National Register properties; does not override building codes, fire codes, public health regulations, or utility requirements.