Relates to floor area ratio requirements for buildings on farms
This bill prevents local zoning rules from imposing stricter floor area ratio limits on dwellings located on active farms than those set by state law. Floor area ratio (the maximum building space allowed relative to land size) must align with state standards, meaning towns and villages cannot require smaller homes on farms than state rules allow. It directly affects farm property owners and local zoning boards, ensuring that existing state zoning requirements for farmland override more restrictive local rules. Violating local laws would automatically be unenforceable, streamlining compliance for farm residents. The bill focuses on clarifying existing zoning authority without creating new requirements.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
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