The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing new provisions for municipalities with populations of 30,000 or more, specifically allowing for third-party reviews of single-family residential building permit applications. It mandates that municipalities maintain a list of at least three qualified third-party reviewers and clarifies that the review timeframe begins only after the municipality has approved necessary construction documents. Additionally, the bill prohibits municipalities from requesting applicants to waive deadlines and allows for appeals on permit application decisions. Moreover, the bill modifies existing licensing time frame requirements by requiring municipalities to consider third-party review time frames and mandating meetings with applicants within 10 working days to discuss correction requests. It eliminates the exemption of licensing time frame requirements for certain residential lot constructions and prohibits municipalities from denying applications necessary for land development unless specific conditions are met. The bill also stipulates that municipalities must notify applicants of potential denials within 15 working days and refund all fees for applications if multiple correction requests are issued for previously identified issues. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the permitting process and enhance accountability in municipal operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-470.01, 9-835, 12-820.01, 12-820.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 9-463.01, 9-470.01, 9-835, 32-2101, 45-402, 45-576, 45-108, 45-561, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 9-463, 12-820.01, 12-820.02
House Engrossed Version: 9-463.01, 9-470.01, 9-835, 32-2101, 45-402, 45-576, 45-108, 45-561, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 9-463, 12-820.01, 12-820.02
Chaptered Version: 9-463.01, 9-470.01, 9-835, 32-2101, 45-402, 45-576, 45-108, 45-561, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 9-463, 12-820.01, 12-820.02