Revises land use law to clarify fees, establish review timeframes, and require standardized application forms.

This bill amends the Municipal Land Use Law to clarify and streamline various aspects of land development processes. It specifies timeframes for municipal agencies to review applications and resubmitted applications, mandates the Department of Community Affairs to adopt standardized application forms and checklists, and requires professionals to submit annual statements detailing fees charged. Additionally, it modifies the process for disputing professional fees, allowing applicants to appeal directly to the county construction board of appeals.

Revises land use law to clarify fees, establish review timeframes, and require standardized application forms.

This bill amends the Municipal Land Use Law to clarify and streamline various aspects of land development processes. It specifies timeframes for municipal agencies to review applications and resubmitted applications, mandates the Department of Community Affairs to adopt standardized application forms and checklists, and requires professionals to submit annual statements detailing fees charged. Additionally, it modifies the process for disputing professional fees, allowing applicants to appeal directly to the county construction board of appeals.