88R9288 MP-F
 
  By: Guillen H.B. No. 2970
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the municipal regulation of HUD-code manufactured
  homes.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 1201.008, Occupations Code, is amended
  by adding Subsections (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) to read as
  follows:
         (g)  Notwithstanding any other law, other than Subsections
  (h), (i), and (k), a municipality shall allow the placement of a new
  HUD-code manufactured home as a permitted use in all zoning
  classifications that allow detached residential single-family or
  duplex dwellings, if the owner of the HUD-code manufactured home
  elects to treat the manufactured home as real property under
  Section 1201.2055.
         (h)  A municipality may adopt an ordinance, regulation, or
  other measure that requires a new HUD-code manufactured home
  elected to be treated as real property and used as a single-family
  or duplex dwelling to:
               (1)  have a value equal to or greater than the median
  taxable value of each single-family dwelling located within 500
  feet of the lot on which the new HUD-code manufactured home is
  proposed to be placed, as determined by the most recent certified
  tax appraisal roll for the properties;
               (2)  have exterior siding, roofing, foundation fascia,
  and fenestration compatible with each single-family dwelling
  located within 500 feet of the lot on which the new HUD-code
  manufactured home is proposed to be placed;
               (3)  comply with the municipality's aesthetic, building
  setback, side and rear yard offset, subdivision control,
  architectural landscaping, square footage, and other site
  requirements that would apply to a single-family dwelling
  constructed on the site; or
               (4)  be securely placed on a permanent foundation
  system.
         (i)  For purposes of Subsection (h), the value of a HUD-code
  manufactured home is the taxable or initial sales value of the
  HUD-code manufactured home and the value of the lot after the
  placement of the HUD-code manufactured home on the lot.
         (j)  A municipality may not adopt or enforce an ordinance,
  regulation, or other measure that imposes a requirement on a new
  HUD-code manufactured home elected to be treated as real property
  under Section 1201.2055 that is more stringent than the regulations
  that would apply to a new single-family or duplex dwelling
  constructed on the site.
         (k)  This section does not:
               (1)  limit the authority of a municipality to adopt an
  ordinance, regulation, or other measure to protect historic
  properties or historic districts; or
               (2)  affect deed restrictions.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.