The proposed bill aims to establish the "Disaster Recovery Acceleration Act" within the Code of West Virginia, specifically by adding a new article, designated as 29-37-1. This legislation defines "disaster restoration" as the repair or replacement of real property damaged or destroyed by a disaster, and outlines the rights of individuals undergoing such restoration. Notably, it allows individuals to rebuild their homes up to 125% of the original square footage without the need for new development standards or extensive environmental reviews, while still adhering to existing home or building codes.

Additionally, the bill ensures that if a home was previously grandfathered into local regulations, those rules will remain applicable during the disaster restoration process. This legislation is designed to streamline the recovery process for individuals affected by natural disasters, facilitating quicker restoration of their properties while maintaining necessary safety standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 29-37-1