ND SB2180

Requires townships that issue building permits to respond to applications within 60 days by either approving the permit or providing written notice of grounds for rejection.

Deems applications automatically approved if the building or structure meets all applicable zoning regulations and the township fails to respond within 60 days; applicants may proceed with construction and the township must return any permit fees submitted.

Mandates that building permit application forms include a statement notifying applicants of the automatic approval provision if the township does not respond within 60 days.

Requires townships to note the receipt date on all building permit applications and provide applicants with a copy of their submitted application showing the date received.