State bill to pre‑empt local zoning for accessory units draws sharp questions on local control
Representatives presented House Bill 554, a statewide zoning change that would permit accessory dwelling units and allow multifamily housing in some commercial/transit areas. Sponsors said the measure would increase housing supply; critics argued it strips local zoning authority and could invite lawsuits by landowners.
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House Bill 554, presented to the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee by Representatives Dowell and Romero, would create a statewide mechanism to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and to accommodate multifamily residential development in commercial and transit-adjacent districts.
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