H44 - Local Government Regulatory Reform 2015, Sec. 12: Notice to Property Owners Prior to Construction (SL 2015-246)

Overview: Sec. 12 of S.L. 2015-246 requires counties and cities to notify the property owners and adjacent property owners before the county or city begins any construction project. Notice must be in writing at least 15 days prior to beginning construction, except in any of the following circumstances:

• If the construction is an emergency repair, notice may be given by any means, including verbal.
• The property owner requests action of the county or city that requires construction activity.
• The property owner consents to less than 15 days notice.
• The notice is given in an open meeting of the county or city prior to the beginning of construction.

This section became effective October 1, 2015, and applies to construction commenced on or after that date.