State Capitol vs. City Hall: The Debate Over Zoning Authority

By: Mike McClanahan

Outlets: TVW

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 358

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Housing affordability has featured prominently in recent legislative sessions and much of the focus has been on eliminating regulatory barriers to new construction.

In 2023, lawmakers passed HB 1110, the “middle housing” bill, which requires local jurisdictions to allow multiplex construction from twoplexes to sixplexes in single family home zones.

The Legislature has also pushed local governments to streamline and speed up the permitting process.

More recent legislation eliminates certain requirements for the …

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