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History
- Substituted by S7241
- Advanced to third reading cal.960
- Reported
- Referred to local governments
Companion bill
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Relates to the conditional approval of a final plat
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Andrea Stewart-Cousins
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10422
Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, in relation to conditional approval of a final plat
Purpose or general idea of bill
To authorize the town planning board to extend conditional approval of a final plat if such extension is warranted by the particular circumstances.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends Town Law S276-7 (c) to permit the town planning board to extend conditional final approval of a final plat for periods of ninety days if such extension is warranted by the particular circumstances.
Section 2 sets forth the immediate effective date.
Justification
Under current law, conditional approval of the final plat expires after 180 days, with a maximum of two (2) ninety day exten- sions. This bill would simply give the planning board the discretion, upon a determination that it is warranted, to extend the duration of the conditional approval of the final plat. The current economic climate, combined with the difficulty in obtaining project financing in many cases, argues for giving the planning board the discretion to extend conditional approval of the final plat. There are already significant hurdles and expenses generated in residential development which should not be compounded.because of a time limitation that would effectively terminate a project.
There are no positive consequences for the town if a project either fails or is required to reset. The town has made a significant invest- ment in reviewing the project and generating the conditions required for approval of the plat. If additional time is required with no negative consequences to the town, the planning board should have the appropriate discretion.
Prior legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act would take effect immediately
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