TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT; AND TO ALLOW THIRD PARTIES TO PERFORM PLAN REVIEWS AND SITE INSPECTIONS.

SB 322 (now Act 591) allows licensed engineers, architects, or other qualified professionals (not affiliated with a construction project) to conduct plan reviews and site inspections for development projects, instead of requiring local governments to handle all reviews internally. Local governments must notify applicants within 5 business days if they cannot complete reviews within 60 days, at which point applicants may request third-party reviews paid for by the local government. This directly affects construction applicants seeking permits, local governments managing development approvals, and licensed professionals offering these services. The bill aims to reduce permitting delays by providing an alternative review option when local staff are overwhelmed.