HB 5632
Relating to local permitting deadlines
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Bill overview
This bill changes the deadlines for local permitting processes in West Virginia. It extends the time local governments and planning commissions have to review and approve permit requests, aiming to provide applicants with more time for review. The bill also clarifies that these deadlines cannot conflict with other legal notice requirements and addresses situations where requests are incomplete or require state/federal agency approval, extending the deadline accordingly.
Key provisions
- Extends the deadline for local governments and planning commissions to approve or deny permit requests to 60 days.
- Allows for extensions of the deadline to 120 days if prior approval from a state or federal agency is required.
- Requires local governments to provide written reasons for denying a permit request or stating why a request is incomplete.
- Specifies that the 60-day deadline begins upon receipt of the permit request.
- Clarifies that amendments to previously approved plans are considered new requests.
- Eliminates conflicts with other legal notice requirements related to permitting.
- Allows applicants to request extensions in writing.
Who is affected
- Developers
- Property Owners
- Local Governments
- Planning Commissions
- Municipalities
Notable changes
- Expands the time frame for permit review and approval.
- Addresses situations requiring prior state or federal agency approval.
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