Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning requirements.

New York S00188 amends the general city law, village law, and town law to limit the authority of cities, villages, and towns to impose certain zoning requirements. It restricts cities from establishing minimum lot sizes over 1,200 square feet, requiring off-street parking for building permits, and prohibiting small family dwellings near transit hubs. Villages are limited to a maximum lot size of 1,200 square feet and cannot require off-street parking for building permits.

Limits the authority of cities, villages and towns to impose certain zoning requirements.

New York S00188 amends the general city law, village law, and town law to limit the authority of cities, villages, and towns to impose certain zoning requirements. It restricts cities from establishing minimum lot sizes over 1,200 square feet, requiring off-street parking for building permits, and prohibiting small family dwellings near transit hubs. Villages are limited to a maximum lot size of 1,200 square feet and cannot require off-street parking for building permits.