Adopt the By-Right Housing Development Act and the Permitting Approval Timeliness Act

LB 1094 adopts two key laws to streamline housing development in Nebraska. It requires local governments to automatically approve most housing projects (including single-family homes, accessory units, and apartment buildings) that meet existing zoning rules, eliminating discretionary reviews by planning commissions. The bill also mandates that permit decisions be made within 75 days, with automatic approval if delayed, and requires clear written reasons for denials. This directly affects developers, homeowners seeking to build accessory units, and local permitting authorities, while excluding restrictions from homeowners' associations. The law includes a court appeal process for denied permits, requiring strict review of permit authority decisions.