Bill > S00162

This bill amends the General City Law, the Village Law, and the Town Law to limit the authority of cities, villages, and towns to impose certain zoning requirements. Specifically, it prohibits these municipalities from establishing minimum lot sizes greater than 1,200 square feet, requiring off-street parking spaces as a condition of construction (except for loading and unloading areas), and prohibiting the construction and occupation of dwellings for four or fewer families (or six or fewer families near commuter rail or subway stations). The bill aims to promote more affordable and accessible housing options across New York.