This bill establishes new regulations regarding the jurisdiction over pending building permit and land use applications for land that has been annexed by a city or town. Specifically, it stipulates that such jurisdiction will remain with the county until the county has either issued or denied the application. Once a decision is made, jurisdiction will then transfer to the annexing city or town. Additionally, the bill prohibits counties from denying applications arbitrarily or capriciously for the purpose of transferring jurisdiction to the city or town.

The bill amends W.S. 15-1-404 by adding a new subsection (c) that outlines these provisions. It specifies that the new rules will apply to annexations and applications filed on or after July 1, 2026, and the act will take effect on that same date. This legislation aims to provide clarity and fairness in the handling of building permits and land use applications during the annexation process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 15-1-404