This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding municipal administrative reviews by changing the permissive language to mandatory. Specifically, it requires the legislative body of a city or town to authorize administrative personnel to review and approve site plans, development plans, land divisions, and other related documents without a public hearing, rather than allowing them to do so at their discretion. Additionally, it introduces a new provision that allows for a self-certification program for registered architects and professional engineers, which was previously omitted from the current law. Furthermore, the bill modifies the structure of the existing statute by removing the previous numbering of provisions and redefining the term "license" to align with section 9-831. It also clarifies the definition of "objective" in the context of municipal reviews. The act is set to become effective on January 1, 2026, ensuring that the changes are implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-500.49
House Engrossed Version: 9-500.49
Chaptered Version: 9-500.49