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State Land Use Enacted Legislation

Bill # State Year Party Topic

HB 1207

AR 2023 R Deadlines, Streamline application, Written findings, burden and standard of proof

Provided by Furman

Summary

  • Requires local government to act on requests for permits related to development of a residential, multifamily, commercial or industrial improvement within 60 days by approval, denial, or request for revision. If no action is made, there is an automatic approval. The local government cannot deny a request for a permit if the permit requires necessary requirements, and cannot impose additional requirements if the permit is automatically approved. Local governments must also provide written notice for denying a request and extending the time period, all with stated reasons.

Provided by lawmakers

Bill Title

AN ACT TO CREATE THE FAST-TRACK PERMITS ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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