SB974: Relating to the timeline for reviewing land use applications for housing; prescribing an effective date.

Legislative Summary

This Act speeds up review of housing permits. (Flesch Readability Score: 82.3). Requires local governments or special districts to complete final review of final engineering plans for residential development within [90] 120 days of submission. [Defines "urban housing application." Requires urban housing applications to be reviewed as limited land use decisions. Authorizes award of attorney fees to applicant if engineering plans or land use applications for residential development are not processed timely.] Establishes a limited review process for certain applications for residential development within an urban growth boundary. Becomes operative on July 1, 2026. Prohibits local governments from applying certain design review requirements for certain [urban housing applications] residential developments within an urban growth boundary. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.