The proposed bill would amend current statutes by requiring municipalities to establish standard preapproved housing design plans or a preapproved housing design plan program. This program must include at least three different elevation options for each class of housing design plan, which are categorized into four classes based on the type of housing (single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units) and their respective size requirements. The bill specifies timelines for the implementation of these plans, with different deadlines for each class, starting from July 1, 2026, for single-family homes and accessory dwelling units, and January 1, 2027, for duplexes and triplexes.

Additionally, the bill modifies the current annexation requirements by allowing a city or town to annex territory that would result in unincorporated territory being completely surrounded, provided that the county board of supervisors determines that the annexation will not adversely affect county services to the remaining unincorporated area. This change introduces a new condition for annexation that was not present in the current law, which strictly prohibited such annexations under certain circumstances. Overall, the bill aims to streamline housing development processes while ensuring that municipal planning aligns with community needs.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.19
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-461.19
House Engrossed Version: 9-461.19, 9-471, 9-500.49, 9-461.18
Chaptered Version: 9-461.19, 9-471, 9-500.49, 9-461.18