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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB 1059 |
FL | 2021 | R | Building code reform, Deadlines, Other streamlining, Streamline application, Written findings, burden and standard of proof |
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Summary
- Requires local governments to update approval procedures by:
- Allowing electronic building permit applications.
- Posting the current status of every building permit application online.
- Posting the agency’s review and approval procedures online.
- Reviewing additional information for an application for a development permit within a defined time-period.
- Allowing building permit applicants 10 business days to correct an application for a single-family residential dwelling that was initially denied.
- Reducing permit fees by specified amounts after failing to meet statutory deadlines for reviewing certain building permit applications.
- Prohibits government entities that enforce the Building Code from requiring a copy of a contractor’s contracts with other parties to obtain permits for projects on commercial property.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Construction Permits
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