SB5555 regulates zoning for commercial, retail, and mixed-use areas in cities and code cities.

SB5555 mandates zoning regulations in cities and code cities to allow for increased building height and density in commercial and mixed-use zones for developments using mass timber products. It prohibits cities from imposing restrictions on housing unit density, parking requirements, or exterior design standards on residential use of existing buildings, except for health and safety reasons or to preserve character-defining streetscapes.

SB5555 regulates zoning for commercial, retail, and mixed-use areas in cities and code cities.

SB5555 mandates zoning regulations in cities and code cities to allow for increased building height and density in commercial and mixed-use zones for developments using mass timber products. It prohibits cities from imposing restrictions on housing unit density, parking requirements, or exterior design standards on residential use of existing buildings, except for health and safety reasons or to preserve character-defining streetscapes.