What action can municipalities specifically take regarding permits during land ownership changes?

Municipalities have the authority to facilitate the transfer of permits during changes in land ownership to ensure continuity in construction and compliance with regulations. This means that when a property is sold or ownership changes, the existing permits associated with that property can typically be transferred to the new owner. This process helps to maintain the momentum of projects and avoid delays that might arise from needing to reapply for new permits, thus promoting fair practice and stability in land use.

While other options suggest actions that might seem plausible, they do not reflect the support municipalities provide in fostering development continuity. Making permits non-transferable or setting new ownership restrictions would obstruct the process, potentially hindering development and investment. Cancelling all existing permits would be overly disruptive and counterproductive, as it would essentially nullify any prior approvals and could lead to significant setbacks for projects already in progress. Therefore, the option that municipalities generally focus on is the facilitation of these transfers, maintaining regulatory efficiency and supporting property development.