HB4800

Establishes the Local Government Building Permit Act, creating a Building Permit Ombudsman to review appeals and enforce timelines for building.

The Local Government Building Permit Act creates a Building Permit Ombudsman within the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to handle appeals from individuals whose building permit applications are denied by local governments. The Ombudsman reviews the appeal, makes findings, and issues a binding decision within 60 days. The Act mandates local governments to comply with specific timelines for reviewing and deciding on building permit applications, with automatic approval if timelines are missed unless the project violates building or zoning codes.