Relating to certain municipal regulation of conversion of certain office buildings to mixed-use and multifamily residential occupancy.

Population threshold for municipal applicability increased from 90,000 to 150,000 residents.

Airport proximity restriction expanded from 1,000 feet to 3,000 feet.

Military base proximity restriction added at 15,000 feet for designated clear zones.

New prohibition on requiring zoning changes, amendments, or variances before allowing building conversions.

New prohibition on design requirements that exceed International Building Code minimum standards.

New restriction on floor-to-area ratios that would decrease below existing ratios.

New restriction on impervious cover and site coverage limits.

Added administrative approval requirement allowing permits to take effect without further governing body action.

Added new definition for 'housing organization' to clarify who can bring civil actions.

Bill renumbered from Chapter 249 to Chapter 218 and updated formatting throughout.