The proposed bill would amend current statutes by adding section 9-461.19, allowing 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 the campus being bound by enforceable agreements that restrict occupancy in a portion of the residential units to designated groups such as employees and local service workers.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the development and regulation of these ancillary uses, including requirements for affordable housing, limitations on occupancy duration, and compliance with municipal building codes. It also mandates that municipalities must not unreasonably delay permits and inspections for compliant developments, while establishing standards for building height and occupancy agreements. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the approval process for these developments while ensuring community needs are met through defined occupancy and affordability criteria.

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