Senate Bill 252 seeks to revise Montana's laws regarding manufactured and factory-built housing, ensuring that local zoning regulations treat these housing types equally to traditional residential properties. The bill prohibits local governments from imposing different treatment on manufactured or factory-built housing units and restricts them from requiring fees or property dedications for housing aimed at specific income levels or sale prices. Additionally, it allows for the installation of amateur radio antennas and protects existing agricultural activities outside incorporated cities, promoting a more inclusive approach to housing development.

The legislation also expands the definition of "commercial purpose" in state trust land leases to encompass the development of mobile home parks or multiple manufactured housing units for lease or rent, thereby facilitating the establishment of manufactured housing as a viable commercial option. The bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate these changes, including the insertion of language that mandates equal treatment in zoning regulations and the inclusion of specific definitions for factory-built and manufactured housing. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the integration of manufactured housing into the broader housing market while ensuring clarity and uniformity in local zoning practices.

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(10): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(11): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-2-304, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_3(12): 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(9): 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
SB0252_X(1): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(2): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(3): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(4): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X(5): 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902
SB0252_X: 76-2-202, 76-2-302, 76-25-103, 76-25-303, 77-1-902