SF 2558

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/14/2025 11:07 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to local government; restricting municipalities from imposing certain
restrictions on residential development; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 462.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [462.3656] AESTHETIC MANDATES PROHIBITED.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Residential construction materials and methods. new text end

new text begin A municipality must
not impose requirements on residential developments related to construction materials or
methods, including architectural elements, building egress, durability, energy efficiency,
or light access requirements, except as required by the State Building Code, as defined by
section 326B.121, or other state or federal law or rule.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Historic preservation exemption. new text end

new text begin Properties in a historic district under section
138.73, are exempt from this provision.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Interim ordinance. new text end

new text begin No municipality shall enact an interim ordinance as provided
under section 462.355, subdivision 4, related to the policy changes in this section.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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