HB5632

Relating to local permitting deadlines

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5632 expands local permitting deadlines to ensure adequate review time and eliminate conflicts with other legal notice requirements.

West Virginia HB5632 amends the code to expand local permitting deadlines, ensuring petitioners have adequate time for review and approval by local administrators. The bill defines "request" as an application for a permit, license, variance, or other prior approval from a municipality or county for property development or improvement. It mandates that governing bodies or planning commissions must approve or deny a request within 60 days of receipt. If the deadline is missed, the request is automatically approved. If denied, the commission must provide written reasons.

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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Government Organization

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House