HB 2658 — Prohibits a municipality from requiring in, or as a condition of obtaining, a construction permit to renovate or otherwise alter an existing building that the construction permit holder install a frontage improvement if the alteration does not increase the building's square footage or footprint, if the cost of the alteration does not exceed a specified amount and if existing or proposed uses for the building do not change the occupancy classification group that applied to the building.

1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 87 not signed on · 4 voted No

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2658 do?

<b>Digest: Says that a city or county may not in some cases make a person repair or build a road, curb, gutter or sidewalk in order to get a building permit. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.7).</b> [<i>Digest: This Act stops cities and counties from making a builder complete a project that the city or county already has plans to build. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1).</i>] [<i>Prohibits cities or counties from conditioning a permit or zoning change on the development of an improvement project that has already been financed, planned or approved.</i>] <b>Prohibits a municipality from requiring in, or as a condition of obtaining, a construction permit to renovate or otherwise alter an existing building that the construction permit holder install a frontage improvement if the alteration does not increase the building's square footage or footprint, if the cost of the alteration does not exceed a specified amount and if existing or proposed uses for the building do not change the occupancy classification group that applied to the building. Specifies exemptions from the prohibition. Requires a municipality and the Department of Transportation to determine if a design, engineering or construction plan exists for any frontage improvements that the municipality or the department requires along a state highway as a condition of obtaining a construction permit or final action on a permit or zone change.</b> Applies to [<i>cities or counties</i>]<b> municipalities</b> with a population of 15,000 or greater. Beginning on January 1, 2031, applies to all [<i>cities and counties</i>]<b> municipalities</b>.

Who sponsors HB 2658?

HB 2658 is sponsored by Paul Evans (Democrat), David Brock Smith (Republican), and Tom Andersen (Democrat).

What is the current status of HB 2658?

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced August 07, 2025. Enacted.

Where can I track HB 2658?

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