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Committee approves training and standing changes for local planning panels
Summary
The Senate State and Local Government Committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 321 that lengthens training timelines for appointed planning officials, mandates at least one hour of housing-focused training, and limits litigation standing in zoning appeals to property owners in the same zone; the measure passed the committee 8-0.
Representative D.J. Johnson, sponsor of House Bill 321, told the Senate State and Local Government Committee the bill makes three changes affecting local planning commissions and boards of adjustment. "House bill 3 21 as amended does 3 things," Johnson said, explaining the measure lengthens time for appointed members to complete initial orientation and continuing education and adds training about housing impacts.
The bill requires that…
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