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This bill revises municipal zoning laws to require cities with at least 5,000 residents to permit triplex and fourplex housing on lots where single-family residences are allowed, ensuring that zoning regulations for these multi-unit housing types are not more restrictive than those for single-family homes. The legislation defines triplex housing as a parcel with three dwelling units for up to three independent family units, and fourplex housing as a parcel with four dwelling units for up to four independent family units. Additionally, the bill amends existing housing development strategies to encourage more diverse housing options, such as allowing triplexes and fourplexes as permitted uses, reducing parking requirements, eliminating impact fees, and removing certain aesthetic and development restrictions. The bill also prohibits local governments from denying or imposing more stringent regulations on duplex, triplex, or fourplex housing compared to single-family residences. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026, giving municipalities time to adjust their zoning regulations to comply with the new requirements.

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https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC1655