ISSUE 5 - February 10, 2012

Permit Self-Certification

HB 2168 (building permits; self-certification process) provides that, "on receipt of any completed permit application, a municipality shall give the applicant the option of obtaining the issuance of the requested permit through a municipally directed permitting process or through self-certification." The bill further outlines standards for the establishment of the mandated self-certification program.

The League has worked extensively with the bill sponsor, Representative Jeff Dial (R-Chandler), to mitigate its effects on cities and towns. Working with affected parties, the League developed an amendment, acceptable to the sponsor, which would limit the bill's application to large cities and require implementation of self-certification pilot projects.

The legislation was scheduled for consideration by the House Committee on Government on Tuesday, February 7. Due to concerns raised by a professional association of architects, the bill was held for another week. The League will attend a limited stakeholder meeting on Thursday to attempt to help resolve outstanding issues. It is our understanding that the bill will be on the House Government Committee agenda for Tuesday, February 14.



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Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
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Issue 5 - February 10, 2012
Issue 5 - February 10, 2012