Legislative Analysis
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ZONING RESIDENTIAL PARKING
http://www.house.mi.gov/hfa
House Bill 6095 as reported from committee Analysis available at
Sponsor: Rep. Cynthia Neeley http://www.legislature.mi.gov
Committee: Economic Development and Small Business
Complete to 12-7-24
SUMMARY:
House Bill 6095 would amend the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act to prohibit a zoning
ordinance from requiring the provision of more than 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit for a
residential use of property.
MCL 125.3205d
BRIEF DISCUSSION:
According to committee testimony, parking minimums for housing developments can add costs
of up to $20,000 per unit, which has limited the size of some housing developments and stopped
others from being built. Supporters of House Bill 6095 argue that, with Michigan currently
facing a housing shortage of 200,000 units, parking should not be prioritized over providing
people with much-needed housing. They believe that some basic state-level regulations are
necessary, and a parking maximum of 1.5 spaces per unit is a compromise that would remove
barriers to increasing the housing supply without reducing property values.
Opponents of the bill argue that it would take away municipalities’ ability to address
community-specific needs through local zoning and would instead prescribe a one-size-fits-all
approach. They argue that parking minimums do not create barriers for developers, and parking
maximums are not practical in rural communities and communities without good public transit.
Opponents suggest that better solutions to the housing shortage could include requiring
municipalities to update their zoning laws every 10 years, prioritizing local governments that
pursue zoning reform for state housing grants, and retrofitting vacant office space for housing.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The bill would have no fiscal impact on the state or local units of government.
POSITIONS:
Representatives of the following entities testified in support of the bill (12-3-24):
• Abundant Housing Michigan
• Climate Cabinet
• Communities First Inc.
• Home Builders Association of Michigan
• Housing North
• Michigan Association of Planners
• Michigan Realtors
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 The following entities indicated support for the bill (12-3-24):
• Apartment Association of Michigan
• Community Economic Development Association of Michigan
• Grand Rapids Chamber
• Mackinac Center for Public Policy
• Michigan Environmental Council
• Michigan League of Conservation Voters
• Natural Resources Defense Council
• Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan
Representatives of the following entities testified in opposition to the bill (12-3-24):
• City of Dexter
• Michigan Municipal League
• Michigan Townships Association
The City of Wyoming indicated opposition to the bill. (12-3-24)
Legislative Analyst: Holly Kuhn
Fiscal Analyst: Michael Cnossen
■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their
deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
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Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 125.3205