Building applications by government entities procedures for review establishment

This bill establishes a 60-day deadline for Minnesota government agencies to approve or deny building permit applications, zoning changes, or related requests (like septic system reviews). If an agency doesn’t act within 60 days, the request is automatically approved - except for building permits, where delays require refunding all fees within 5 business days. Agencies must provide written reasons for denials, with specific rules for multi-member bodies to state reasons on record. It directly affects property owners, developers, and local governments by standardizing review timelines and increasing transparency. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 15.99 to create these procedures.