This bill amends RSA 236:13, IV-a to establish a new timeline for the issuance of driveway permits for multifamily developments classified as major traffic generators or major entrances. Specifically, the bill stipulates that for existing or proposed residential uses of land that are not classified as major traffic generators, the Department of Transportation must issue permits within 60 days of receiving a completed application. However, if the residential use is classified as a major traffic generator or major entrance, the department is required to issue the permit within 90 days of receiving the application. The language changes include the deletion of the term "driveway" and the insertion of "traffic generator" to clarify the classification criteria.

The bill is projected to have a fiscal impact, requiring the Department of Transportation to hire additional engineering staff to manage the increased workload associated with the new permit timelines. The estimated costs for personnel and on-call consultant engineers total approximately $629,000 in FY 2026, increasing to $669,000 by FY 2028. However, the bill does not provide funding or authorization for these new positions, which may pose challenges for implementation. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 236:13