Senate Bill No. 446 Summary

• Classifies all dwelling rentals, including short-term rentals of 30 consecutive days or less, as residential uses permitted in all residential zones for zoning purposes.

• Prohibits special use or conditional use permits or different procedures for rental dwellings compared to owner-occupied dwellings in the same zone.

• Specifies that rental dwellings are not commercial uses of property under zoning law.

• Permits municipalities to apply consistent regulations to both rental and owner-occupied residences regarding noise, advertising, traffic, occupancy limits, inspections, and lawful taxes.

• Takes effect 90 days after enactment.