This bill requires certain municipalities in Minnesota to create mixed-use housing zones to increase housing availability and affordability. Key provisions include:

1. Comprehensive Plan Exemption: Cities are not required to amend their comprehensive plans for zoning changes related to this law before December 31, 2029.

2. Affordable Housing Approval: Amendments facilitating affordable housing developments require only a simple majority vote instead of a two-thirds majority.

3. Mandatory Mixed-Use Housing Zones:

   • By June 30, 2027, covered municipalities must establish zoning districts that allow:
     • Residential or mixed-use developments with at least three units per lot in areas within one-half mile of a municipal state-aid street.
     • Residential or mixed-use developments with at least four units per lot in areas within one-quarter mile of a municipal state-aid street.

4. Zoning Flexibility:

   • Allows various housing types, including single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhouses, and accessory dwelling units.
   • Permits higher housing density (minimum 25 units per acre).
   • Limits municipal restrictions on minimum lot sizes, parking mandates, setbacks, and design standards.

5. Restrictions on Municipal Regulations:

   • Municipalities cannot require Homeowners Associations (HOAs) for new residential developments.
   • They must follow an administrative approval process that limits community meetings and prohibits unnecessary conditional use permits.

6. Enforcement & Compliance:

   • If a municipality fails to comply by June 30, 2027, up to six residential units per lot will be automatically allowed in designated areas.
   • Municipalities cannot enact interim ordinances to delay or block these reforms.

This legislation aims to boost housing supply, particularly affordable and multi-unit housing, by reducing regulatory barriers and encouraging more mixed-use developments in higher-density urban areas.