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League staff briefs members on land-use task-force bills that would require online posting, limit third-party challenges
Summary
Staff told members HB477 and SB284 (land-use task-force bills) would likely be merged and would require posting fees and land-use applications on active municipal websites, raise the burden for third-party land-use challenges, remove legislative bodies as appeal authorities, and clarify bond-interest reimbursement going forward.
League staff presented new substitute language for two land-use task-force bills, HB477 and SB284, telling members the measures will likely be merged into a single vehicle as they move through the final days of the session. "It requires us to put our fees as well as our land use applications on our websites," a presenter said, asking cities to ensure their online materials are current and actively maintained.
The bills would change multiple elements of local land-use processes. Presenters said the substitute would: require posting of fees and…
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