Establishes procedures for review of building applications by government entities in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish procedures for the review of building applications by government entities. It mandates that agencies must approve or deny a written request for a building permit or related zoning, septic systems, or watershed district review within 60 days. If an agency fails to respond within this timeframe, it is considered an approval. Agencies must provide written reasons for denials, and if a multimember governing body denies a request, it must state the reasons on the record and provide a written statement to the applicant.

Establishes procedures for review of building applications by government entities in Minnesota.

The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to establish procedures for the review of building applications by government entities. It mandates that agencies must approve or deny a written request for a building permit or related zoning, septic systems, or watershed district review within 60 days. If an agency fails to respond within this timeframe, it is considered an approval. Agencies must provide written reasons for denials, and if a multimember governing body denies a request, it must state the reasons on the record and provide a written statement to the applicant.