This bill enacts a new section of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, requiring the Construction Industries Division of the Regulation and Licensing Department to develop standardized procedures and templates for construction projects that require permit applications. The division is tasked with ensuring these procedures are publicly accessible online, including options for electronic application access, completion, and submission. The bill establishes specific timelines for decisions on electronically submitted applications, mandating automatic approval if decisions are not issued within the designated timeframes. Additionally, it limits the zoning authority of counties and municipalities over certain developments, specifically those involving fewer than 2,500 dwelling units.

The bill also amends existing zoning laws to clarify that zoning authorities, including those of home rule municipalities, do not have authority over master plan developments of fewer than 2,500 dwelling units. It requires that any zoning regulations or changes must follow a public hearing process, ensuring transparency and community involvement. The effective date for the provisions of this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 3-21-1, 3-21-6