The bill proposes new regulations aimed at limiting municipal control over residential development in Minnesota. Specifically, it establishes that municipalities cannot condition the approval of building permits, subdivision developments, or planned unit developments on the use of specific materials, designs, or other aesthetic requirements that exceed those mandated by the State Building Code. Additionally, the bill prohibits municipalities from imposing minimum square footage requirements for residential developments.

An exception is included in the bill, stating that these limitations do not apply to residential developments that are initiated by the municipality itself. The new provisions will take effect the day after the bill is enacted.