Bill
HB 3758
Overview: HB 3758 - Relating to urban growth boundary expansionPurpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to establish a process and criteria for expanding urban growth bounda
Overview: HB 3758 - Relating to urban growth boundary expansion
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to establish a process and criteria for expanding urban growth boundaries in the state. The intent is to provide a framework for local governments to responsibly manage urban development and growth.
Key Provisions:
- Requires cities and counties to obtain state approval before expanding their designated urban growth boundaries
- Outlines application requirements, including population and employment projections, infrastructure plans, and environmental impact assessments
- Establishes evaluation criteria for the state to consider, such as efficient use of land, protection of agricultural/natural resources, and consistency with regional growth plans
- Grants the state land use planning agency authority to approve, deny, or modify urban growth boundary expansion requests
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Local governments will need to follow the new state approval process for any future urban growth boundary expansions
- Developers, landowners, and residents may be impacted by changes to where and how urban growth can occur
- The state land use planning agency will take on additional responsibilities to review and decide on expansion requests
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- HB 3758 was introduced on March 4, 2025 and is currently in committee upon adjournment
- If passed, the new urban growth boundary expansion requirements would take effect 6 months after the bill's enactment date
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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