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This bill modifies Minnesota's laws regarding interim ordinances, specifically focusing on how cities can regulate housing proposals. The bill introduces new protections for housing developers by exempting proposals that are consistent with the existing comprehensive plan from being restricted by interim ordinances, provided the proposal was submitted before the ordinance's adoption. Cities must now hold a public hearing before adopting an interim ordinance that could affect housing, and they must provide written notice to anyone who has submitted or has a pending housing proposal at least three business days before the hearing. The bill defines a "housing proposal" broadly as a written request for city approval of a residential development project, which could involve land subdivision, construction, demolition, or alteration of residential dwellings. The legislation aims to provide more transparency and fairness in the process of creating temporary land use restrictions, ensuring that housing proposals that align with existing city plans are not unfairly impeded by new interim ordinances. This change gives housing developers more certainty and protection when proposing residential projects that are consistent with a city's existing comprehensive plan.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1133&ssn=0&y=2025