Prohibiting municipal zoning regulations from imposing certain minimum lot sizes

HB 4702 prohibits municipalities from requiring larger minimum lot sizes for properties with accessory dwelling units (ADUs), such as small secondary homes or in-law suites, compared to standard single-family homes in the same zoning district. This bill directly affects homeowners, developers, and municipalities that previously enforced such unequal lot size requirements for ADUs. The key provision amends West Virginia's zoning code to explicitly ban this specific rule, ensuring ADUs face the same minimum lot size standards as other single-family dwellings. The change aims to simplify zoning for ADU development without altering other municipal zoning authority.