ID H0224

Establishes that when a zoning or planning and zoning commission hears an application, the commission shall have a reasonable time fixed by the governing board to examine it before making a decision or recommendation.

Requires each commission or governing board to establish by rule a time period within which a recommendation or decision must be made on applications for zoning changes, subdivisions, variances, and special use permits.

Mandates that applications relating to public school facilities receive priority consideration and be reviewed for approval, denial, or recommendation at the earliest reasonable time regardless of submission timing.

Requires commissions reviewing school facility applications to specifically assess effects on vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic volumes on adjacent roads and highways, with input from the Idaho transportation department or local highway district as appropriate.

Specifies that decisions granting or denying applications must state the ordinances and standards used, reasons for approval or denial, and actions applicants could take to obtain approval, with notice of rights to regulatory taking analysis and judicial review.