HB 3028 - DIGEST

Provides that any local government in a rural county may authorize the construction and use of one single-family residence and one accessory dwelling unit for each parcel in designated rural and resource lands.

Provides that a local government authorizing the construction and use of accessory dwelling units as provided by this act shall adopt additional regulations, conditions, procedures, and other limitations it deems necessary to protect rural character, environmentally sensitive areas, and open space, and to conserve the capacity of resource lands for commercial resource production.

Declares that an accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate dwelling unit for density calculation purposes.