Ohio HB361 amends building inspection, local regulations, and zoning laws, including public hearings for entitlement applications and certification.

Ohio HB361 amends the Revised Code to enhance building inspection, local regulations, and zoning laws. It mandates that every entitlement application, such as variances or zoning changes, must receive at least one public hearing within thirty days of submission and be resolved within ninety days. The bill also outlines certification processes for building departments and personnel, requiring them to meet specific qualifications and continuing education. Additionally, it details procedures for plan reviews and inspections, ensuring that plans are approved or denied within a specified period.

Ohio HB361 amends building inspection, local regulations, and zoning laws, including public hearings for entitlement applications and certification.

Ohio HB361 amends the Revised Code to enhance building inspection, local regulations, and zoning laws. It mandates that every entitlement application, such as variances or zoning changes, must receive at least one public hearing within thirty days of submission and be resolved within ninety days. The bill also outlines certification processes for building departments and personnel, requiring them to meet specific qualifications and continuing education. Additionally, it details procedures for plan reviews and inspections, ensuring that plans are approved or denied within a specified period.