Bill > A08834

This bill, called the REZO-NY-ing (Reform Exclusionary Zoning Ordinances in New York) Act, aims to limit local governments' ability to reduce housing density through zoning regulations. Specifically, the bill amends the general city law, village law, and town law to prohibit cities, villages, and towns from enacting zoning ordinances or local laws that would decrease the number or density of allowable housing units in a given area. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow local governments to regulate building height, lot coverage, yard sizes, and population density, but adds a critical restriction preventing any zoning changes that would result in fewer potential housing units. This approach is designed to combat exclusionary zoning practices that can limit housing availability and affordability. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, giving local governments time to review and modify their existing zoning regulations to comply with the new restrictions. By preventing the reduction of housing unit potential, the legislation seeks to promote more accessible and diverse housing options across New York state.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8834