Bill to Fast-Track Building Permits Approved
Lawmakers are seeking balance between efficiency and fair access with the approval of legislation to create an expedited permitting process for developers.
The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning approved the measure, Bill 36-0135, on Thursday, marking a significant step toward addressing long-standing delays in the Virgin Islands’ construction approval system.
The proposal “stems from the concerns and experiences of several developers and business owners who have faced serious and unjustified delays in the permitting process.
Senator Kenneth Gittens introduced the bill.
Author's summary: Lawmakers approved a bill to fast-track building permits.