The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by allowing the owner of a property to lease either the single-family dwelling or any ADU as long as the owner resides on the property. This change is significant as it modifies the existing prohibition on separate long-term rental housing for these units, thereby providing more flexibility for property owners.

Additionally, the bill would remove the requirement that municipalities cannot impose commercial building codes or fire sprinkler requirements on ADUs, while still ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and public health regulations. It also updates the definitions of "permitted use" and "restricted-affordable dwelling unit" by replacing outdated language, clarifying that a site plan must conform to zoning regulations and that restricted-affordable units are defined as those rented to households earning up to eighty percent of the area median income.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.18