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This bill modifies Arizona state law regarding municipal general plans, focusing on procedural requirements for their adoption and amendment. The bill primarily addresses how cities and towns must develop, review, and approve their general plans, with specific attention to public participation, consultation with various agencies, and notification processes. It mandates that municipalities must have written procedures for public engagement, including disseminating proposals, providing opportunities for public comments, holding hearings, and consulting with various government entities, especially when the plan involves areas near military airports or facilities. The bill requires municipalities to transmit proposed plans to multiple agencies for review, hold public hearings, and ensure broad community input. For cities with populations over 25,000, multiple hearings at different locations are required. The bill also establishes that general plans are effective for up to ten years and must be readopted or replaced within that timeframe. Additionally, for cities with populations over 2,500, the general plan must be submitted to voters for ratification, with specific provisions for cities with different population growth rates. The bill includes provisions protecting landowner rights by requiring consent or alternative designations when classifying private land as open space, and allows for legal review of the planning process.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83650