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KY HB617

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Susan Tyler Witten

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits qualifying planning units (cities ≥10,000, counties ≥15,000, or combinations ≥20,000 population) from requiring residential lots larger than 3,000 sq ft, wider than 30 ft, or deeper than 75 ft in qualifying residential developments of 5+ acres zoned for single-family homes

  • Limits parking requirements statewide to no more than 1 space per residential unit, with no minimum parking required for existing buildings changing use, child-care facilities, affordable housing, or assisted living; units under 1,200 sq ft limited to 0.5 spaces

  • Requires qualifying planning units to permit mixed-use and multifamily residential developments in all commercial zones, with parking capped at 1 off-street space per unit

  • Allows planning units to deny developments only if they demonstrate substantial negative impacts on public safety, utilities, legal compliance, or transportation infrastructure, with developers having a right to sue and recover attorney's fees if denials are improper

  • Takes effect July 1, 2027, and does not preempt HOA or condominium association restrictions

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to planning and zoning.

Civil Actions

Last Action

returned to Local Government (H)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/19/2026
Committee On Committees2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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