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This bill establishes maximum lot sizes for single-family homes based on the availability of public utilities, aiming to influence residential housing development. Specifically, for lots not connected to municipal or community sewer systems, the maximum allowable lot size will be 88,000 square feet. If a lot is served by a municipal or community water system, the maximum size is reduced to 44,000 square feet, provided the water system has sufficient capacity to support development, unless the municipality can prove otherwise with evidence. Similarly, for lots connected to a municipal or community sewer system, the maximum lot size is capped at 22,000 square feet, again contingent on adequate sewer capacity unless the municipality demonstrates a lack thereof. These regulations do not apply to lots created before July 1, 2024, and do not override other zoning rules or environmental regulations that might require larger lots, such as those related to septic systems or wetlands. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

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