NE LB1094

Housing developments (single-family homes, accessory dwelling units, and multifamily housing) meeting existing zoning codes must be approved by right without discretionary review by planning commissions or zoning boards

Permitting authorities must issue decisions on complete permit applications within 75 days; failure to meet this deadline results in automatic permit approval

Applicants denied permits may appeal to district court for de novo review, with courts authorized to direct permit issuance and required to award attorney's fees to successful applicants

Denials or conditional approvals must include specific reasons based on applicable laws and regulations

Restrictive covenants and homeowners' association regulations remain enforceable and are not affected by the new by-right approval requirements