Senate Bill No. introduced by D. Fern aims to revise laws concerning manufactured and factory-built housing in Montana by ensuring that municipal and county zoning regulations treat these types of housing equally to other residential properties. The bill includes provisions that classify manufactured housing as an allowable commercial purpose in state trust land leases and establishes a rebuttable presumption that the placement of these homes will not negatively impact property values in residential zoning districts. Key amendments involve the deletion of previous definitions and the insertion of new language that provides a more detailed description of factory-built housing, emphasizing equal treatment in zoning regulations.

Additionally, the bill prohibits local governments from imposing additional restrictions, fees, or property dedication requirements on manufactured or factory-built housing compared to conventional residential units. It also clarifies that local governments cannot prevent the erection of amateur radio antennas under certain conditions and outlines limitations on zoning authority regarding agricultural activities and community residential facilities. The expanded definition of "commercial purpose" now includes the development of mobile home parks or multiple manufactured housing units for lease or rent, facilitating such developments on state trust land. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance housing options and clarify zoning regulations while safeguarding certain land use and development rights.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_1: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(10): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(11): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(12): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(13): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(14): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(15): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(16): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(17): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(6): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(7): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(8): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2(9): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_2: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(6): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(7): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(8): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902