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SD 3240

An Act to add multi-family housing constructed in compliance with the state’s transit-oriented development statute to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Barrett

Summary of SD 3240: An Act to Add Multi-Family Housing to Transit-Oriented Development Exemption Purpose and IntentThe purpose of this proposed bill is to add multi-family housing

Referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently
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Bill Summary · SD 3240

Summary of SD 3240: An Act to Add Multi-Family Housing to Transit-Oriented Development Exemption

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this proposed bill is to add multi-family housing developments built in compliance with the state's transit-oriented development (TOD) statute to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule.

Key Provisions

The key provisions of this bill include:

  1. Amending the state's existing law to add "multi-family housing constructed in compliance with the state's transit-oriented development statute" to the list of facilities exempted from the single-parcel rule.
  2. Maintaining the existing exemptions for other types of facilities, such as hospitals, colleges, and industrial parks.
  3. Specifying that this exemption would apply to the construction of new multi-family housing projects as well as expansions or renovations of existing TOD-compliant multi-family developments.

Affected Parties

This bill would primarily impact:

  • Developers of new multi-family housing projects located near public transit hubs
  • Owners and operators of existing TOD-compliant multi-family housing developments who wish to expand or renovate their properties
  • Local zoning and planning authorities responsible for reviewing and approving multi-family housing projects

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the state legislature on October 2, 2025 and has been referred to the committee on Rules of the two branches, acting concurrently.
  • If passed, the changes introduced by this bill would take effect immediately upon the governor's signature.

Overall, this proposed legislation aims to incentivize the development of new multi-family housing near public transit stations by exempting these projects from the single-parcel rule, which can be a significant constraint on urban infill development.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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