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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 559 |
TN | 2023 | R | Other streamlining |
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Summary
- Requires merits of a permit application to be judged on the law in effect at the time of application.
- Declares “pending ordinance doctrine” established in Harding Academy v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, allowing a municipality could reject a property use that would violate a pending land use regulation, to be contrary to public policy interests of property owners in the state.
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Bill Title
Relating to Civil Justice - Merits of a permit application will be judged on the law in effect at the time of application; Declaring "pending ordinance doctrine" contrary to public policy interests of property owners in the state
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