Bill > HB2928

This bill modifies regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and short-term rentals in Arizona municipalities and counties. For municipalities with over 75,000 people, the bill requires zoning regulations that allow at least one attached and one detached ADU on any lot with a single-family dwelling, with an additional detached ADU possible on lots over one acre if at least one unit is affordable housing. The bill places significant restrictions on how cities can regulate ADUs, prohibiting them from requiring extra parking, mandating matching design with the primary dwelling, or setting overly restrictive setback requirements. For short-term rentals, the bill allows cities and counties to require permits and emergency contact information, but prevents them from outright prohibiting such rentals. Notably, for accessory dwelling units created on or after September 14, 2024, counties and municipalities can require the property owner to reside on the property if the ADU is used as a short-term rental. The bill also provides that if a municipality or county fails to adopt the required ADU regulations by specified dates (January 1, 2025 for municipalities, January 1, 2026 for counties), ADUs must be allowed without limits on residential zoned properties. The legislation does not apply to certain special areas like tribal lands, military airport vicinities, or high-noise airport zones, and includes specific definitions for terms like "accessory dwelling unit" and "long-term rental".

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83408