This bill proposes the repeal of existing zoning restrictions on occupancy in residential dwellings, specifically targeting the prohibition on municipal occupancy ordinances that are based on household composition or the number of bedrooms in a unit. The specific legal language being removed is found in RSA 674:16, VIII, which currently restricts municipalities from implementing such ordinances. By eliminating this provision, the bill aims to provide municipalities with greater flexibility in determining occupancy standards for residential properties.

The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, allowing time for municipalities to adjust to the new regulations. This change is intended to address housing availability and potentially alleviate issues related to overcrowding or underutilization of residential units by removing the constraints imposed by the previous occupancy restrictions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:16