Housing (Zoning)

SB 785 limits local governments in Tennessee from requiring more than one entrance or exit for new housing subdivisions unless they contain at least 70 homes. It directly affects subdivision developers (especially for smaller projects) and local planning commissions, cities, and counties that previously could mandate multiple access points. The bill prohibits these local entities from enforcing such requirements for subdivisions with fewer than 70 residential units, making any conflicting rule void. It amends Tennessee zoning codes (Titles 4, 5, 6, 7, and 13) to establish this statewide standard. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to new or amended planning regulations after that date.

HB 652 limits local governments' zoning authority for new residential subdivisions. It prohibits planning commissions, city councils, county legislatures, and municipal governing bodies from requiring more than one entrance or exit into a subdivision unless it contains at least 70 homes. This applies to all Tennessee subdivisions subject to local planning regulations and takes effect July 1, 2025. The bill directly affects developers and local governments by standardizing access requirements for smaller subdivisions.