ID H0125

Commission of Pardons and Parole must apply for and receive a special use permit when establishing any new community reentry center on or after July 1, 2021, if such a permit is available in the jurisdiction.

Defines "community reentry center" as a residential facility operated by the Commission of Pardons and Parole that houses prisoners, including certain court-retained jurisdictional offenders and offenders preparing to parole from state prisons.

Special use permit applications must follow existing notice and hearing procedures, including at least 15 days' advance notice published in official newspapers and individual mailed notice to affected property owners within 300 feet of the proposed site.

Local governing boards may attach conditions to special use permits, including requirements to minimize adverse impacts, control development timing, maintain proper development standards, and mitigate effects on service delivery.