Limits local zoning regulations that reduce housing density in New York cities, villages, and towns.

The A08834 bill, known as the "REZO-NY-ing act," aims to reform exclusionary zoning ordinances in New York by limiting the authority of cities, villages, and towns to impose zoning regulations that reduce the number or density of allowable housing units. The bill amends sections of the general city law, village law, and town law to ensure that local laws or ordinances cannot be enacted, amended, or modified if they have the effect of reducing housing density. This measure seeks to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community while addressing housing density issues.

Limits local zoning regulations that reduce housing density in New York cities, villages, and towns.

The A08834 bill, known as the "REZO-NY-ing act," aims to reform exclusionary zoning ordinances in New York by limiting the authority of cities, villages, and towns to impose zoning regulations that reduce the number or density of allowable housing units. The bill amends sections of the general city law, village law, and town law to ensure that local laws or ordinances cannot be enacted, amended, or modified if they have the effect of reducing housing density. This measure seeks to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the community while addressing housing density issues.