AN ACT ESTABLISHING PRIORITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ZONES.

This bill establishes "Priority Housing Development Zones" in municipalities, allowing certain housing types to be built without special permits. Zones must meet minimum density requirements (4 units/acre for single-family, 6 for townhouses, 10 for multifamily) and cover at least 10% of a municipality’s developable land (excluding parks, wetlands, historic districts, and steep slopes). It requires zoning commissions to permit these developments automatically while allowing adjustments to building standards like height or parking. The bill directly affects local governments adopting these zones and developers seeking to build multi-family or townhouse projects in designated areas.