| The bill requires the Department of Public Safety, Office of |
the State Fire Marshal to convene a stakeholders group to review |
state codes and federal regulations that restrict the reuse of |
existing structures and to recommend revisions to encourage |
renovation of existing buildings. The bill also requires the |
State Planning Office to work with municipalities and regional |
planning commissions to develop model land use ordinances that |
accommodate so-called "smart growth" design standards and provide |
for flexibility in zoning regulations to allow for traditional, |
compact development in designated growth areas and to preserve |
and revitalize existing neighborhoods. |