ID H0050

Allows governing boards to establish procedures for processing applications for zoning changes, subdivisions, variances, special use permits, and other similar applications under local land use planning ordinances.

Permits applications other than zoning changes and subdivisions to bypass the zoning or planning and zoning commission if the ordinance establishing processing procedures provides otherwise.

Requires commissions and governing boards to establish reasonable timeframes by rule for making recommendations or decisions on applications.

Mandates priority consideration for applications relating to public school facilities, requiring review at the earliest reasonable time regardless of submission timing.

Requires commissions reviewing school facility applications to assess traffic impacts on adjacent roads and highways, with assistance from the Idaho transportation department or local highway district as appropriate.

Requires governing boards or commissions to specify the ordinance and standards used, reasons for approval or denial, and actions applicants could take to obtain approval when granting or denying applications.