HB 1297 Summary

• Eliminates extraterritorial zoning and subdivision authority by repealing section 40-47-01.1 and related provisions that allowed cities to regulate land outside their corporate limits.

• Removes county subdivision regulations from applying within areas previously subject to city extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction, giving counties exclusive subdivision authority in unincorporated areas.

• Modifies odor emission standards in agricultural areas by eliminating references to extraterritorial zoning authority and applying uniform seven odor concentration unit standards based on location relative to sensitive uses.

• Updates planning and zoning commission composition requirements by removing mandatory representation from county-appointed members for cities exercising extraterritorial authority.

• Makes Section 3 (odor standards amendments) contingent on state environmental health certification that necessary federal approvals and agreements have been obtained for the transfer of authority from the state department of health to the department of environmental quality.