This bill amends existing laws regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and the definition of manufactured housing. It clarifies that municipalities have the authority to prohibit ADUs that are associated with manufactured housing, which is specifically defined in the bill. The new legal language inserted into RSA 674:72, I states that municipalities may prohibit accessory dwelling units associated with manufactured housing as defined in RSA 674:31. Additionally, the bill specifies that manufactured housing does not include accessory dwelling units, as indicated by the insertion of language in RSA 674:31 that explicitly states manufactured housing shall not include an accessory dwelling unit as defined in RSA 674:71.

The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow municipalities to regulate ADUs in single-family dwelling zones, ensuring that one ADU is permitted without additional requirements beyond those applicable to single-family homes. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage. Overall, the bill aims to provide clarity on the relationship between manufactured housing and accessory dwelling units, allowing municipalities to exercise greater control over zoning regulations in this context.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:72, 674:31
HB1026 text: 674:72, 674:31