The bill HB2548 amends existing laws to enhance the notification requirements for municipalities and counties near military installations, ranges, or Arizona National Guard sites. It mandates that local governments notify military commanders when land use applications, such as general plan amendments, zoning changes, and subdivision applications, are deemed complete. The bill defines an "influence area" as a two-mile radius around military sites and requires that military comments be received prior to public hearings. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for local plans to consider military operations while clarifying that municipalities are not obligated to deny applications solely based on proximity to military sites.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new provisions for land use planning, including the ability to subdivide properties into five or fewer lots without a public hearing under certain conditions. It establishes notification procedures for public comments and specifies that military comments must be submitted seven days before public hearings. The bill also updates the definition of "influence area," outlines the responsibilities of the commissioner regarding documentation, and sets deadlines for updating public reports related to these areas. Overall, HB2548 aims to improve coordination between local land use planning and military operations while streamlining the development process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.05, 9-461.06, 9-462.04, 9-500.50, 11-804, 11-805, 11-814, 11-818.01, 32-2114.02, 32-2115, 32-2183, 32-2183.05, 33-422, 37-102, 28-8461, 28-8481, 16-204, 19-142, 32-2181, 28-8484, 32-2183.06, 32-2101, 32-2184, 32-2154, 32-2157, 33-1215, 33-1219, 45-402, 32-2181.02, 48-3772, 48-3774.01, 45-576, 11-823, 9-463.01, 45-108, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 32-2181.01, 44-1522, 32-2195.03, 11-480, 11-831, 28-8482, 9-500.28, 11-818, 6-801
House Engrossed Version: 9-461.05, 9-461.06, 9-462.04, 9-500.50, 11-804, 11-805, 11-814, 11-818.01, 32-2114.02, 32-2115, 32-2183, 32-2183.05, 33-422, 37-102, 28-8461, 28-8481, 16-204, 19-142, 32-2181, 28-8484, 32-2183.06, 32-2101, 32-2184, 32-2154, 32-2157, 33-1215, 33-1219, 45-402, 32-2181.02, 48-3772, 48-3774.01, 45-576, 11-823, 9-463.01, 45-108, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 32-2181.01, 44-1522, 32-2195.03, 11-480, 11-831, 28-8482, 9-500.28, 11-818, 6-801
Chaptered Version: 9-461.05, 9-461.06, 9-462.04, 9-500.50, 11-804, 11-805, 11-814, 11-818.01, 32-2114.02, 32-2115, 32-2183, 32-2183.05, 33-422, 37-102, 28-8461, 28-8481, 16-204, 19-142, 32-2181, 28-8484, 32-2183.06, 32-2101, 32-2184, 32-2154, 32-2157, 33-1215, 33-1219, 45-402, 32-2181.02, 48-3772, 48-3774.01, 45-576, 11-823, 9-463.01, 45-108, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 32-2181.01, 44-1522, 32-2195.03, 11-480, 11-831, 28-8482, 9-500.28, 11-818, 6-801