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ID H0801

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cities must permit multifamily (3+ units) and mixed-use development on religious land without requiring zoning changes, variances, or conditional use permits
  • Cities cannot restrict building height below 40 feet/3 stories, cannot require setbacks greater than 15 feet (front), 10 feet (rear), or 5 feet (side), and cannot impose minimum parking requirements
  • Religious land is defined as property owned by a religious organization or leased for at least 40 years; mixed-use developments must have at least 65% residential square footage
  • Provisions do not apply to religious land within 1/4 mile of heavy industrial uses, airports, or military bases, and explicitly exclude homeless shelters from permitted uses
  • Effective July 1, 2026, with approval of qualifying developments required to be ministerial (non-discretionary)

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for regulation of development on religious land.

LOCAL LAND USE PLANNING ACT

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Business

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Business3/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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