Committee approves 60/30-day deadlines for local plan reviews, developers say predictability will help housing

Mar 10, 2026

The State and Local Government Committee passed SB 22-37, which requires local governments to approve development applications within 60 business days or provide written deficiencies within 30 business days; a developer testified that delays add cost and slow housing supply.

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The State and Local Government Committee approved SB 22-37 as amended, a bill that sets statutory windows for local government action on development applications and a process for releasing development bonds after independent inspection.

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