AB 410

Under current law, cities, villages, certain towns (municipalities), and counties

are authorized to enact zoning ordinances that regulate and restrict the height,

number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures, the percentage of lot

that may be occupied, the size of yards and other open spaces, the density of

population, and the location and use of buildings, structures, and land for various

purposes.

Also under current law, a zoning ordinance enacted by a municipality or county

generally may not prohibit the continued lawful use of any building, premises,

structure, or fixture for which the building, premises, structure, or fixture is used

when the ordinance takes effect. In cities, villages, towns exercising village powers,

and counties, the alteration or repair of, in excess of 50 percent of the assessed value,

any existing building, premises, structure, or fixture to carry on any prohibited use

within the district may be prohibited. Generally, if a nonconforming use of a

building, premises, structure, or fixture is discontinued for 12 months, any future

use of the building, premises, structure, or fixture must conform to the municipality's

or county's zoning ordinance.

Under this bill, in cities, villages, and towns exercising village powers, a

licensed manufactured home community that is a legal nonconforming use continues

to be a legal nonconforming use notwithstanding any replacement of homes or

infrastructure repairs or alterations to infrastructure within the community.