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Sponsor says zoning bill will speed local land-use decisions; opponents warn of lost public input

Senate Local Government Committee

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Summary

House Bill 713 would allow some municipal boundary and zoning changes to take effect by resolution and remove an existing protest procedure. Supporters say it streamlines approvals; local governments and water advocates warned it could reduce neighbors' ability to object and impede oversight.

Representative Larry Brewster told the committee House Bill 713 would streamline municipal zoning by allowing boundary changes to take effect by resolution and by repealing an existing protest process. Proponents representing hospitality, development and planner groups said the bill reduces delay…

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