The Fast-Track Permits Act aims to streamline the building permit process for local governments in Kansas, enhancing economic growth and reducing regulatory burdens for developers, entrepreneurs, and homeowners. Under this act, local governments are required to approve or deny building permit applications within 60 days of receiving a complete application. If an application is deemed incomplete, the local government must notify the applicant within 15 days, allowing them to address any deficiencies. Additionally, if the local government fails to respond within the specified timeframes, the application will be automatically considered approved.

Furthermore, the act mandates that the Secretary of Health and Environment must issue a decision on stormwater runoff discharge applications within 45 days of receiving a complete submission. The act specifies that local governments cannot deny applications based on rules or policies adopted after the application was submitted, ensuring that applicants are not subjected to new regulations retroactively. The provisions of this act are designed to facilitate a more efficient permitting process while maintaining compliance with existing laws.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 12-752, 12-759
As Amended by House Committee: 12-752, 12-759
{As Amended by House Committee of the Whole}: 12-752, 12-759
As Amended by Senate Committee: 12-752, 12-759