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Area Plan Commission reviews House Bill 1001 and the local implications for zoning and permitting
Summary
Commission staff reviewed key parts of House Bill 1001 (the "Housing Matters" bill, signed March 4, 2026), including new annual reporting requirements on residential proposals, an accessory-dwelling-unit definition that localities are advised to adopt, limits on fee increases tied to CPI, and a January public-hearing requirement to review zoning rules (UDO/UZO). Staff signaled implementation questions and pledged follow-up work sessions.
Commission staff walked members through key provisions of House Bill 1001, the state "Housing Matters" bill signed March 4, 2026, and discussed how the new law will change local planning, reporting and zoning practices.
Staff provided the full bill and condensed materials to commissioners and outlined sections staff views as most relevant. Staff said section 2 will require the local unit to submit an annual report to the designated authority listing: the total number of proposed residential housing units submitted to the local unit; the number approved and the number denied; net new residential housing units after subtracting losses (demolition or conversions); the number of entitled/planned/permitted/completed units; and the calendar days spent…
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