Exempts certain local utilities from certain land use approval requirements.

This bill would exempt certain local utilities from needing final approval for development projects from municipal land use boards. It affects sewerage authorities, utilities authorities, and entities providing gas, electricity, water, or sewer service to municipalities. Under the bill, these utilities must refer development proposals to county planning boards for review and recommendation, but can proceed after receiving recommendations or 45 days without a recommendation. This change aligns local utilities with other public entities that must consult with planning boards but don't require final approval.