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Council weighs concerns about state 'shot‑clock' bill for development approvals
Summary
Council members and staff discussed Senate Bill 974, a proposed 'shot‑clock' for development approvals, raising concerns about engineering capacity, unintended consequences and effects on comprehensive‑plan processes; staff said they are preparing talking points for the mayor.
City staff and councilors discussed Senate Bill 974 during a Newport City Council work session and flagged multiple concerns about imposing a state‑level approval deadline for local land‑use and development reviews.
Staff described the bill as creating a "shot clock" that would require local approvals within a set period after an application is filed. Councilors and staff said the idea aims to accelerate development approvals but…
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