Bill > SB1619

This bill mandates that by January 1, 2027, all Arizona municipalities with a population of 50,000 or more must update their zoning laws to allow residential use as a permitted use on all land designated for residential use in their voter-approved general plan. Additionally, these municipalities must amend zoning regulations on undeveloped land identified for residential use or where single-family homes are allowed, to permit construction at the maximum density specified in their general plan, or six dwelling units per acre if no maximum density is specified. The bill also requires that these maximum densities be practically achievable, and that the updates be made through standard public notice and hearing procedures, with the allowances taking effect by operation of law if the municipality fails to adopt them by the deadline. Important terms defined include "applicable land" as land within an urban area designated by the U.S. Census Bureau, "maximum density" as the upper limit specified in the general plan, and "permitted use" as a development that can be approved without a public hearing or special permit, except for site plan conformity.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85252