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This bill makes several changes to Arizona law regarding development fees, which are charges imposed by municipalities and counties to help fund public services and infrastructure needed to support new development. Key provisions include clarifying when and how these fees can be increased, with limits on the percentage of increase and how often they can be raised, though exceptions exist for unanimous votes and documented extraordinary circumstances. The bill also modifies rules around when development fees are due, allowing for deferred payment for residential developments under certain conditions and requiring security for deferred amounts. It introduces new provisions for credits or reimbursements for developers who construct or finance necessary public services or dedicate open space, and it clarifies that development fees cannot be assessed on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), which are secondary housing units on a single-family lot. Additionally, the bill refines the requirements for infrastructure improvements plans, annual reports on fee collection and use, and the process for appealing development fee calculations. It also aligns water and wastewater rate increase procedures with development fee requirements and makes technical adjustments to definitions and cross-references within the statutes.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85065