Bill > SB1680

This bill amends Arizona law regarding county zoning to clarify and expand regulations for agricultural and mining uses. Specifically, it modifies existing provisions that exempt grazing and general agricultural purposes from county zoning restrictions, now requiring that such properties qualify as agricultural property under a specific state tax code article. The bill also refines the definition of "general agricultural purposes" by excluding certain food establishments associated with agritourism, public rodeo events, and the cultivation of cannabis or marijuana. Furthermore, it introduces detailed provisions for regulating aggregate mining operations, including the establishment of specific zoning districts, the creation of recommendation committees composed of operators and citizens, and a process for joint adoption of zoning standards by counties and the state mine inspector, ensuring these regulations do not conflict with or exceed existing federal, state, or local laws.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85320