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Officials outline timeline for Act 127 "tiers" maps; regional plans due end of 2026
Summary
Staff outlined how Act 127—s tiered mapping will be implemented: regional planning commissions must finish updated maps by Dec. 30, 2026; tier 1b designations will follow those maps and towns can apply afterward for tier 1a status.
The committee heard a technical briefing on implementing the Act 127 changes to Act 2 50 jurisdiction, a multi-tiered approach that will define where developments need state-level review and where towns may assume local review.
Ellen of the Office of Legislative Council explained the four-tier framework being prepared by the Land Use Review Board (LURB) and regional planning commissions. "Tier 3 is critical natural resource areas," Ellen said, listing wetlands, alluvial erosion areas, river corridors, headwater streams and steep slopes as the kinds of features that may be designated for additional Act 2 50 jurisdiction. "Tier 2 is defined as…
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