The bill SB1162 amends existing Arizona law regarding municipal zoning and housing assessments. It requires municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances that ensure zoning applications are deemed administratively complete within 30 days of submission, with a follow-up determination for resubmitted applications within 15 days. Additionally, municipalities must approve or deny applications within 180 days after determining completeness, with provisions for extensions under certain circumstances. The bill also stipulates that these time frames do not apply to historically significant areas or planned developments.

Furthermore, starting January 1, 2025, municipalities are mandated to conduct housing needs assessments every five years, detailing projected population and job growth, the amount of residentially zoned land, and the need for additional housing units. They must also submit annual reports to the Arizona Department of Housing, outlining housing development applications and progress in meeting housing needs. Exemptions are provided for municipalities on tribal land or with populations under 30,000. The bill also clarifies that government-owned properties are excluded from protests against zoning amendments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-713
Senate Engrossed Version: 41-713
House Engrossed Version: 9-462.04, 9-462.10, 9-469, 28-8461, 19-142, 9-835, 9-462.01
Chaptered Version: 9-462.04, 9-462.10, 9-469, 28-8461, 19-142, 9-835, 9-462.01