The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section, 9-461.19, which allows municipalities with populations between 200,000 and 500,000 to permit hotels and multifamily residential housing as ancillary uses in light industrial zones without requiring a public hearing, provided specific conditions are met. These conditions include the ancillary use being part of an international headquarters campus that employs over 1,000 full-time employees at competitive wages and is bound by a recorded instrument enforceable by the municipality. The bill also introduces requirements related to occupancy, building permits, and development standards for these uses.

Additionally, the bill would establish new definitions for terms such as "international headquarters" and "affordable housing," and set criteria for the development of ancillary uses, including occupancy restrictions and a mandate for a percentage of affordable housing units. It would impose height limitations for buildings adjacent to single-family residential areas and ensure compliance with municipal building codes. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the development process for certain housing and commercial uses while maintaining necessary regulatory oversight.

Statutes affected:
House Engrossed Version: 9-461.19
Chaptered Version: 9-461.19