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IN HB1289
Bill
Status
2/6/2018
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Ellington
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AI Summary
HB 1289 Summary
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Increases the residential density threshold for "urban areas" from 8 to 20 residences within any quarter mile square area for land use planning purposes.
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Prohibits counties, cities, towns, and townships from regulating the extraction of mineral resources or sale and removal of merchantable timber on private property.
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Permits local units to enforce road-related ordinances including vehicle weight limits and road damage provisions, and requires permits to be issued upon receipt of completed applications for road cuts or access.
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Caps fees and bonds charged to timber sellers or removers for road access at the same level charged for new commercial construction.
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Takes effect upon passage with an emergency declaration.
Legislative Description
Local regulation of natural resource development. Changes the definition of "urban area" for purposes of a land use statute in the area planning law to include any lands or lots used for residential purposes where there are at least 20 residences (instead of eight residences) within any quarter mile square area. Specifies that the statute does not authorize an ordinance or action of a plan commission or a board of zoning appeals prohibited by the remainder of the bill. Provides that the prohibition applies when exercising jurisdiction within the geographic area of a plan commission or board of zoning appeals,
Last Action
Senator Messmer removed as second sponsor
2/13/2018