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OH SB122

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paula Hicks-Hudson

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 303.21 and 519.21 to eliminate county and township authority to adopt zoning resolutions regulating agricultural land in platted subdivisions

  • Removes provisions that previously allowed local governments to regulate agriculture on lots of one acre or less, and to regulate building setbacks, height, and size on agricultural lots between one and five acres

  • Eliminates local authority to regulate dairying, animal husbandry, and poultry husbandry on lots between one and five acres in subdivisions where at least 35% of lots are developed

  • Preserves existing protections for farm markets, biodiesel/biomass energy production, biologically derived methane gas production, and agritourism from zoning prohibition

  • Maintains township authority to regulate the location of medical marijuana cultivators, processors, and retail dispensaries in unincorporated areas

Legislative Description

Regards local authority for agricultural land zoning resolutions

Agriculture

Last Action

Referred to committee: Local Government

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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