North Dakota 2023-2024 Regular Session

North Dakota Senate Bill SB2264

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  
Engrossed
2/15/23  
Refer
2/17/23  

Caption

Notification to landowners.

Impact

The primary impact of SB2264 on state laws includes amendments to current regulations governing land use and property development notifications. If enacted, the bill would require municipalities to follow specific procedures when notifying landowners about potential zoning changes. This shift is designed to protect property rights and enhance participation in the legislative process by ensuring that landowners have access to relevant information that could affect their property values or rights. Furthermore, it is expected to result in more community engagement during planning phases.

Summary

SB2264 is a legislative bill focused on establishing standardized notification procedures for landowners regarding zoning changes and property developments that could affect their properties. This legislation aims to ensure that landowners are adequately informed about proposed developments in their area, allowing them to voice their opinions or concerns about such changes. By mandating clearer communication and transparency in the development process, SB2264 intends to enhance the relationship between local governments and property owners, ultimately facilitating more informed decision-making at the community level.

Sentiment

Discussions around SB2264 demonstrated a generally supportive sentiment among proponents who believe that the bill would empower landowners and foster a more transparent government process. Supporters argue that better notifications could lead to positive community outcomes and collaborative decision-making. Conversely, there were concerns among opponents, primarily focusing on potential bureaucratic complications and the implications for local governments’ ability to manage rapid developments effectively. The debate expresses a tension between the desire for transparency and the need for efficient governance.

Contention

While many legislators support the bill, key points of contention arose regarding the feasibility of implementing standardized notification procedures without overburdening local governments. Critics cited concerns over the additional administrative responsibilities that would be placed on municipalities, potentially leading to delays in project approvals. The balance between ensuring landowner rights and maintaining efficient local governance remained a critical aspect of the debate surrounding SB2264, with stakeholders emphasizing the importance of finding a workable compromise.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND HB1097

The definition of electric energy conversion facility, the publication of notices of public hearings, payment of an administrative fee, adding hydrogen to definitions, the publication of a public hearing, and the payment of an administrative fee; and to declare an emergency.

ND HB1427

Authorization for the public service commission to regulate the siting compatibility for data centers; and to provide a penalty.

ND SB2008

The salaries of the public service commissioners, the transfer and distribution of funds in the highway tax distribution fund, and siting process administrative fees; to provide a transfer; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB2116

Public hearings and light-mitigating technology systems.

ND SB2009

The salary of the agriculture commissioner, the federal environmental law impact review committee, the environmental impact mitigation fund, and mitigating environmental impacts; to provide for a transfer; to provide an exemption; and to provide for a legislative management study.

ND HB1390

The homestead credit and disabled veterans' credit; to provide an effective date; and to declare an emergency.

ND SB201

Provide new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, to allow counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipeline companies, and to establish a landowner bill of rights.

ND SB2036

Water resource districts, water resource boards, assessment procedures and requirements, and drains.

ND HB1512

AN ACT to provide for a legislative management study relating to statutory provisions governing certification of site compatibility for electric energy conversion facilities.

ND HB1038

Technical corrections and improper, inaccurate, redundant, missing, or obsolete references; and to provide a penalty.

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