OH HB361

Entitlement applications (variances, zoning changes, special use permits) must receive a public hearing within 30 days of submission and a final decision within 90 days at county, township, and municipal levels

Zoning appeals boards must decide appeals within 30 calendar days after submission, replacing the previous "reasonable time" standard

Building departments must complete plan reviews and inspections within 30 days; if they fail to meet this deadline, contractors or owners may hire certified third-party private inspectors to perform the work

Subdivision plat approvals must be completed within 90 days (increased from 30 days), with automatic approval if no action is taken within that timeframe

Traffic studies for road access permits must be completed within 45 days of application, and local access management regulations cannot be stricter than corresponding state and federal standards