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Council discusses state Starter and Silver Homes Act and potential effects on local zoning
Summary
Council members reviewed proposed state legislation — referred to as the Starter and Silver Homes Act — that would reduce lot sizes, allow townhomes in single-family zones, limit design regulation and potentially override local zoning; the village will coordinate with other municipalities and attorneys to monitor developments.
Council members discussed proposed state housing legislation at the Jan. 20 meeting that could affect local zoning rules.
Village Manager Dana Peterson briefed the council on provisions in the so-called Starter and Silver Homes Act that, as presented in the minutes, would reduce minimum lot sizes to 5,000 square feet, eliminate lot-coverage maximums, reduce minimum setbacks, permit townhomes in single-family zones, prohibit regulation of design elements and allow subdivision of lots into up to three parcels. Peterson said the legislation would override county and municipal authorities if enacted.
Council did not take a formal position at the meeting. The minutes state the village is coordinating with other municipalities and attorneys to monitor the bills and to take action as warranted; updates will be provided at future meetings when appropriate.
The minutes do not identify specific bill numbers, sponsors, or legislative timelines; council members asked staff to keep the council apprised of developments.
