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Senate committee debate delays bill that would limit local residential design rules amid concerns for home-rule and downtown districts
Summary
Senate Bill 170, which would restrict cities and counties from imposing certain residential design elements (materials, roof pitch, porches) seen as increasing housing costs, prompted extended debate over home rule and exemptions for historic and central-business districts; the committee took no vote and postponed further action to Thursday.
Senate Bill 170, introduced by Senator Hester, drew extended discussion in the City, County & Local Affairs Committee. Sponsors presented the bill as a measure to protect low- and middle-income homebuyers from local regulations that can add substantial cost to new housing, while opponents warned the language could strip local governments of legitimate planning authority.
Josh Carson, executive vice president and general counsel for Rausch-Coleman…
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