Broadband permitting process — expeditious response.

Iowa Code § 8.87, under DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT — BUDGET AND FINANCIAL CONTROL ACT.

Iowa Code § 8.87

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary and in compliance with applicable federal laws and regulations, a political subdivision vested with permitting authority shall approve, approve with modification, or disapprove nonwireless, broadband-related permits within sixty business days following the submission of the necessary application requirements. In the event that no action is taken during the sixty-day period, the application shall be deemed approved. 2015 Acts, ch 120, §34 C2016, §8B.26 2024 Acts, ch 1185, §85 C2025, §8.87