Section 80. Processing time limits and deemed approval

A. The provisions of this section apply only to applications for residential development and do not apply to any application for a proprietary, pre-engineered system that has been deemed by the department to comply with the board's regulations. The department may accept evaluations and designs for proprietary, pre-engineered systems in accordance with this chapter; however, the processing time limits and deemed approval shall not apply to any such application.

B. The department shall review applications submitted with AOSE/PE documentation in the form specified in this chapter and shall issue a written approval or denial within the time frames specified in Table 1 of this subsection. In the event the application is denied, the department shall set forth in writing the reasons for denial.

Table 1
TYPE OF APPLICATION	TIME LIMIT
Individual Permit Application	15 working days
Individual Certification Letter	20 working days
Multiple Lot Certification Letter	60 days
Subdivision Review	60 days

C. If the department does not approve or disapprove an AOSE/PE application or a request for a subdivision review properly submitted in accordance with this chapter within the time limits specified in Table 1, the application or request for subdivision review shall be deemed approved and the appropriate letter, permit, or approval shall be issued.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. July 1, 2002.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-163.5 and 32.1-164 of the Code of Virginia.