This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 462.357, by adding a new subdivision that authorizes the establishment of emergency shelter facilities in specific zoning districts. The bill defines an "emergency shelter facility" as a safe and accessible place providing temporary shelter for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, regardless of the time of day the shelter operates.

Under the new provisions, emergency shelter facilities are permitted on lots zoned for multifamily residential housing, commercial uses, or industrial uses. Additionally, the bill clarifies that local zoning regulations may allow emergency shelter facilities on lots designated for other uses, thereby expanding the potential locations for such facilities to address homelessness effectively.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 462.357