Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 65 and Title 68.
Tennessee SB1139 establishes a framework for the review and approval of development plans submitted to utilities, including municipal and county-owned water utilities, requiring completion of reviews within 30 days and allowing for third-party examination if utilities fail to meet this timeline. It affects developers and utilities by mandating timely approvals, inspections, and the option for developers to use approved contractors for utility infrastructure installation. Key provisions include a 10-business-day deadline for utilities to act on submitted plans, the requirement for utilities to refund fees if they do not comply, and specifications for the construction materials used in utility infrastructure.
Tennessee SB1139 establishes a framework for the review and approval of development plans submitted to utilities, including municipal and county-owned water utilities, requiring completion of reviews within 30 days and allowing for third-party examination if utilities fail to meet this timeline. It affects developers and utilities by mandating timely approvals, inspections, and the option for developers to use approved contractors for utility infrastructure installation. Key provisions include a 10-business-day deadline for utilities to act on submitted plans, the requirement for utilities to refund fees if they do not comply, and specifications for the construction materials used in utility infrastructure.
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