IL HB5522

Counties, townships, and municipalities that fail to approve or disapprove development documents within 90 days must allow third-party review by qualified professionals including licensed engineers, architects, or approved government employees.

If a local government fails to conduct required building inspections within 90 days of receiving a development permit application, inspections may be performed by International Code Council-certified inspectors, licensed engineers, architects, or approved building inspectors from other jurisdictions.

Local governments are prohibited from charging fees for third-party reviews or inspections conducted under these provisions and cannot require applicants to waive the 90-day deadlines.

Appeals of third-party review or inspection decisions may be filed with the relevant governing board within 15 days; if the board does not affirm the appealed decision within 60 days, the development document is automatically approved or the inspection requirement is waived.

The bill limits home rule powers, requiring all counties and municipalities to comply with these third-party development inspection provisions regardless of local ordinances.