This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding municipal administrative reviews by changing the language from allowing to requiring city or town legislative bodies to authorize administrative personnel to review and approve various development documents without a public hearing. Specifically, it mandates that these bodies shall adopt ordinances for the review of site plans, development plans, land divisions, and design review plans based on objective standards. Additionally, it introduces a self-certification program for registered architects and engineers, allowing them to certify compliance with applicable ordinances for qualified projects.

The bill also clarifies the definition of "license" to include various forms of municipal permissions and specifies that applications for licenses are subject to existing statutory time frames. It retains the current provisions regarding at-risk submittals and expedited permit reviews for compliant applicants while removing some outdated language. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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