The bill proposes the addition of a new section, 66.451, to chapter 66 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, which focuses on mixed-use and multifamily residential developments in counties with a charter form of government and populations exceeding 700,000. It defines key terms such as "mixed-use residential," which requires at least 65% of the total square footage to be residential, and "multifamily residential," which pertains to developments with three or more dwelling units. The bill stipulates that municipalities in these counties must allow mixed-use and multifamily developments in zoning classifications that permit office, commercial, retail, or warehouse uses without requiring changes to zoning districts or land use classifications. Additionally, the bill restricts municipalities from imposing overly restrictive regulations on mixed-use and multifamily developments, such as limits on density, building height, or parking requirements that exceed one space per dwelling unit. It also outlines provisions for the conversion of existing nonresidential buildings to mixed-use or multifamily residential use, ensuring that municipalities cannot require extensive studies or additional parking for these conversions. The bill allows housing organizations or affected individuals to seek legal relief for violations and establishes guidelines for impact fees related to these developments. Overall, the legislation aims to facilitate the development of mixed-use and multifamily housing while maintaining certain regulatory standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6440H.01): 66.451