This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding building permits for residential dwelling units within active management areas. Under the new provisions, municipalities and county boards of supervisors would be prohibited from approving building permits unless the applicant has obtained a certificate of assured water supply or a written commitment of water service from a designated provider, and has paid all applicable fees. Additionally, the legislative body must note compliance on the building permit, and there is an exemption for applicants who applied for or received zoning entitlements before September 30, 2026. The definition of "residential dwelling unit" is also clarified to include various types of housing.

The bill also introduces new requirements for permit applications, mandating that applicants provide proof of water service commitments and fee payments before submission. It establishes that only those applications submitted after September 30, 2026, will be subject to these new requirements. Furthermore, the bill modifies existing definitions and provisions related to fees and assessments, ensuring that they apply uniformly to residential dwelling units and member lands. Overall, the bill aims to enhance water supply assurance for new residential developments while streamlining the permitting process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-470.02, 11-325, 45-576, 48-3701, 48-3772, 48-3774, 48-3774.01, 48-3779, 32-2101, 32-2181, 45-514, 45-515, 49-201, 45-497, 45-579, 45-465.05, 45-576.02, 9-463.01, 11-822, 48-3775, 48-3780, 45-402, 45-802.01, 48-3778, 48-3781, 32-2183, 45-576.07, 45-101, 45-547, 45-553, 45-554, 48-3780.01, 45-578, 45-859.01, 45-2401, 45-576.01