Introduced
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To require an automatic zoning variance for a project an airport zoning area to build or alter a structure, or plant a tall tree. The variance would have to be granted by the relevent authority if the project has already been given a permit under the state “tall structures act,” which requires a special permits for a structure more than 200 feet tall, or one near an airport. The bill would consider such a variance request to be considered granted if it is not denied within 90 days.
Referred to the Committee on Local, Urban, and State Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To require a project to have received any permits or approvals from the Federal Aviation Administration to be eligible for the automatic variance.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To require an automatic zoning variance for a project an airport zoning area to build or alter a structure, or plant a tall tree. The variance would have to be granted by the relevent authority if the project has already been given a permit under the state “tall structures act,” which requires a special permits for a structure more than 200 feet tall, or one near an airport, and if the project also has any required Federal Aviation Administration permits. The bill would consider such a variance request to be considered granted if it is not denied within 90 days.
Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 104 to 2 (details)
To require an automatic zoning variance for a project an airport zoning area to build or alter a structure, or plant a tall tree. The variance would have to be granted by the relevent authority if the project has already been given a permit under the state “tall structures act,” which requires a special permits for a structure more than 200 feet tall, or one near an airport, and if the project also has any required Federal Aviation Administration permits. The bill would consider such a variance request to be considered granted if it is not denied within 90 days.
