Amends Article 7 of Chapter 136 by enacting new, GS 136-93.1B that details the permit review process for driveway, encroachment, and subdivision permits. Requires that the Department of Transportation (DOT) notify an applicant that their permit application is complete or incomplete within 10 business days of receiving an application for certain permits. Includes permits pertaining to driveway connections; encroachment; traffic control devices; openings, structures, pipes, or trees; and subdivisions (GS 136-18(29), GS 136-18(37), GS 136-30, GS 136-93, and GS 136-102.6, respectively). Notification is not required if DOT issues the permit or denies the application providing a proper signed, written report within the 10-day period. Details written report requirements.

If application is complete, DOT must notify the applicant and inform them that a review period of 30 calendar days has begun. Before the end of the review period, DOT must either issue the permit or deny the application with a proper signed, written report. If application is incomplete, DOT must provide applicant with specific information required to complete it. Once completed, DOT must provide notice of a completed application as detailed above.

If DOT fails to meet any of the time periods in this section, the permit application must be deemed approved, and a permit must be issued.