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2007 SESSION
HB 2544 Subdivision plats; local planning commission, etc to forward to appropriate state agency for review.
Introduced by: L. Scott Lingamfelter | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Authority to review subdivision plats. Requires a local planning commission or other agent of a locality to forward a plat to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review within 10 business days if approval of a feature or features of the plat by a state agency or an authorized public authority is necessary. The bill mandates that any state agency or public authority reviewing a plat (i) complete its review within 45 days of receipt of first submission and within 45 days of receipt if the plat has previously been disapproved and (ii) allow use of public rights-of-way for placement of utilities by permit when practical.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Authority to review subdivision plats. Requires a local planning commission or other agent of a locality to forward a plat to the appropriate state agency or agencies for review if approval of a feature or features of the plat by a state agency or an authorized public authority is necessary. The bill mandates that any state agency or public authority reviewing a plat (i) complete its review within 45 days of receipt of first submission and within 30 days of receipt if plat has previously been disapproved and (ii) allow use of public rights-of-way for placement of utilities by permit when practical.