Local governments zoning authority limitation over certain housing types provision

This bill limits the zoning authority of local governments in Minnesota by requiring them to allow specific housing types in certain areas. It directly affects municipalities with populations over 1,000 in the metropolitan area and all municipalities for certain provisions, while excluding smaller towns with fewer than 5,000 residents. The law requires local governments to permit duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, townhouses, and multifamily developments in designated zones and apply standardized administrative review processes for these housing requests. Additionally, the bill defines key terms like accessory dwelling units and affordable housing to ensure consistent application of these requirements across different communities.