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Paragonah amends building‑permit wording to allow 30‑day review and adds flow‑test requirement
Summary
The town approved revised building‑permit wording to clarify a 30‑day review window and added a required flow test as part of permit submissions, aiming to balance state 30‑day automatic approval proposals with local due diligence.
The Paragonah Town Board adopted changes to the town’s building‑permit language to make explicit that the town has 30 days to review applications and to require an attached flow‑test summary where applicable. The revisions respond to state-level proposals to automatically grant permits if municipalities do not act within a 30‑day window.
During the meeting, members expressed concern about unintended automatic approvals if board members are unavailable. Speaker 9 moved the amendment to add the 30‑day review language and include the hydrant/flow-test documentation as part of the permit packet; Speaker 2 seconded the motion and the board approved it by voice vote.
Why it matters: The change clarifies local process safeguards to ensure permits receive technical review (including flow tests) while conforming to state timelines. Staff and applicants will receive updated application guidance and streamlined submission checklists.
Next steps: Town staff will update application forms to attach the required flow‑test document and add the 30‑day language to the ordinance or permit guidance materials; the board agreed to monitor the state bill and adjust local practice if necessary.
