The proposed bill, HB2025, establishes new requirements for obtaining building permits for detached residential dwelling units in residential lease communities located within active management areas (AMAs). Applicants must now secure a written commitment of water service from a municipality or private water company with an assured water supply designation, or the land must qualify as member land. Additionally, they are required to pay all applicable fees and provide proof of payment with their building permit applications. The bill exempts existing or planned residential lease communities that received zoning entitlements by September 30, 2024, from these new requirements.

The bill also clarifies the definition of "residential lease community" as consisting of six or more detached residential units intended for lease, while excluding agricultural properties that house agricultural workers. It introduces a one-time activation fee for detached residential units constructed in member lands after January 1, 2024, and allows property owners to declare their land as member land to enhance its potential for qualifying for building permits. Overall, HB2025 aims to ensure adequate water supply commitments for new residential developments, thereby addressing water resource management in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-469, 11-324, 32-2101, 45-576, 48-3772, 48-3774, 48-3774.01, 11-865, 32-2125, 33-1202, 32-2153, 32-2155, 32-2121, 44-1801, 32-2194.27, 32-2181, 45-514, 45-515, 49-201, 45-497, 45-579, 45-576.02, 9-463.01, 11-823, 48-3778, 48-3781, 32-2183, 48-3779, 45-576.07, 45-101, 45-547, 45-553, 45-554, 48-3780.01, 45-578, 45-802.01, 45-859.01, 45-2401
House Engrossed Version: 9-469, 11-324, 32-2101, 45-576, 48-3772, 48-3774, 48-3774.01, 11-865, 32-2125, 33-1202, 32-2153, 32-2155, 32-2121, 44-1801, 32-2194.27, 32-2181, 45-514, 45-515, 49-201, 45-497, 45-579, 45-576.02, 9-463.01, 11-823, 48-3778, 48-3781, 32-2183, 48-3779, 45-576.07, 45-101, 45-547, 45-553, 45-554, 48-3780.01, 45-578, 45-802.01, 45-859.01, 45-2401