allowing high-density residential development on land zoned for commercial use.
SB 90 allows municipalities to permit high-density residential housing (defined as at least 20 units per acre) on land currently zoned for commercial use like retail or offices. It directly affects local governments, which must permit such development if adequate infrastructure (roads, water, sewage) is available or provided. The bill amends zoning rules to remove barriers for mixed-use projects combining residential and commercial space, requiring only that infrastructure supports the new housing. This policy change aims to increase housing options in areas currently limited to business uses, without mandating new construction. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
6
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Committee
3
Nov 3, 2025
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 01/07/2026, Vote 6-0, CC; SC 46
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Rereferred to Committee, MA, VV; 03/20/2025; SJ 8
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Committee
Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/20/2025, Vote 6-0, CC SC 13
upper
Jan 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 3
upper
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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