Bill > SF816

This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to modify restrictions on municipal ordinances related to amortization of property uses. Specifically, the bill maintains the general prohibition on municipalities eliminating or terminating a lawful use through amortization, but creates two notable exceptions: (1) municipalities can enact ordinances to eliminate adults-only businesses like bookstores and theaters, and (2) cities of the first class can now use amortization for nonconforming industrial uses located in designated environmental justice areas. An environmental justice area, as defined in another statute, typically refers to a geographic location with a significant population of low-income or minority residents that may be disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards. The bill includes an effective date provision stating that the amendment takes effect immediately after final enactment, which would give local governments immediate authority to implement these specific amortization provisions.

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