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Bill would let certain residential permits proceed if jurisdictions miss review deadlines, sponsors say
Summary
Representative Connors introduced House Bill 1438, a proposal to allow certain residential permit applications to proceed automatically if a local government fails to meet statutory processing deadlines and the application was prepared and certified by a licensed architect or engineer.
Representative Connors introduced House Bill 1438 and said the bill aims to speed permitting for certain residential projects by allowing an application to proceed if a local government does not act within statutory timelines and the application meets specified conditions.
Committee staff Kellen Wright summarized the relevant statutory timelines that are now in effect under previous legislation (effective Jan. 1): after an application is deemed complete, a local government must issue a final decision within 65 days if no public notice/hearing is required, 100 days if notice but no hearing is required, and 170 days if both notice and hearing are required. Wright said HB 1438 would allow an application to be approved automatically (subject to exceptions…
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