Suspends running of timeframes for county planning board action during state of emergency.
This bill suspends time limits for county planning boards to review land development applications during declared emergencies. It applies to all county planning boards and anyone submitting subdivision or site plan applications. The suspension begins when a state of emergency is declared (by the President, Governor under specific laws, or via public health emergency) and lasts until 60 days after the emergency ends. During this period, applications cannot be automatically approved due to the board's inaction.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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