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Read. Follow. Verify.Ohio Senate Bill 122 alters local zoning authority over agricultural land
Last action · February 26, 2025: Referred to Local GovernmentSponsor: Paula Hicks-Hudson
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What This Bill Would Do
Senate Bill 122 amends sections 303.21 and 519.21 of the Revised Code to eliminate the authority of townships and counties to adopt s for agricultural land under certain circumstances.
Changes the legal scope of local government land-use oversight, directly impacting what restrictions counties and townships can enforce on agricultural properties and related rural activities.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
counties
County rural zoning commissions, boards of county commissioners, and boards of zoning appeals lose certain authorities to adopt zoning resolutions for agricultural land.
townships
Township zoning commissions, boards of township trustees, and boards of zoning appeals lose certain authorities to adopt zoning resolutions for agricultural land.
agricultural landowners
Landowners engaged in agricultural uses face modified local zoning rules and oversight under sections 303.21 and 519.21.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 26, 2025SenateCommitteeReferred to Local Government
- Feb 25, 2025SenateIntroducedIntroduced
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