NVCOG board urges suspension of 8‑30g filings until regional housing growth plans take effect

At the meeting, the board considered a recommendation from the executive committee to adopt a formal legislative position urging suspension of 8‑30g (the state statute governing affordable housing appeals) application filings until regional housing growth plans required by the recent special session public act are in effect.

George Temple moved the recommendation; the motion was seconded and discussed. Supporters said suspending filings would prevent developers from filing 8‑30g applications simply to preserve a place in line while municipalities work through the new regional planning requirements. Detractors were noted to exist in larger municipalities but no roll call dissent was recorded. The chair called the question and the board carried the motion by voice vote; the motion was described as carried unanimously.

The board asked staff to circulate a written position and to seek legislative sponsors and partners (CCM and other advocacy partners were mentioned) to carry the recommendation forward to the General Assembly.

Formal action: The motion was recorded as ‘‘moved to recommend to the full board to adopt the position to advocate for the General Assembly moratorium on 8‑30g acceptance until regional housing growth plans are effected under Public Act 25f1.’’ The meeting transcript records a voice vote in favor; no detailed roll‑call tally was provided in the record.

Next steps: Staff will circulate the position language to members and pursue legislative sponsors and allied organizations for advocacy at the state level.