Bill > SF2558

This bill restricts municipalities in Minnesota from imposing additional requirements on residential development beyond what is mandated by the State Building Code or other state and federal laws. Specifically, cities and towns cannot create local rules about construction materials, methods, architectural design, building egress, durability, energy efficiency, or light access for residential projects. The only exception is for properties located in historic districts, which remain subject to existing preservation guidelines. Additionally, the bill prevents municipalities from enacting interim ordinances that would create new local regulations related to these residential development restrictions. The proposed law would take effect immediately after being signed, and aims to standardize residential construction requirements at the state level, potentially reducing local barriers to housing development and potentially lowering construction costs by limiting additional municipal requirements.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2558&ssn=0&y=2025