STATEWIDE CONSTRUCTION TEMPLATES

HB 582 requires New Mexico's Construction Industries Division to create standardized statewide templates and procedures for construction permit applications, affecting builders, developers, and local building departments. Key provisions include mandating electronic submission, setting specific decision timelines (30 days for residential, 90 for multi-unit projects), and automatically approving permits if decisions aren't issued on time. The bill also limits local zoning authority for certain developments like accessory dwelling units and requires all jurisdictions to adopt the division's templates. These changes aim to streamline permitting processes across the state while ensuring consistent, transparent procedures for all construction projects requiring permits.