The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6524, aims to amend current statutes regarding the expiration of land use permits. The bill stipulates that unless the holder of a land use permit actively seeks and is granted an extension, the permit will automatically expire five years from its issuance date. Additionally, any site plan associated with the expired permit will be considered null and void.

This legislative change is intended to streamline the land use permitting process and ensure that permits do not remain indefinitely valid without active oversight. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely project execution and accountability among permit holders, thereby potentially enhancing land use management within the jurisdiction.