House Bill 2815 proposes to allow religious institutions to develop housing by-right, which means without requiring discretionary review by local governments. This would apply to both municipalities and counties in Arizona. The bill outlines specific density provisions for developments in residential and non-residential zones, including the number of units per acre and height restrictions. It also specifies the allocation of housing units for moderate-income and low-income households, with a requirement for a deed restriction to allocate at least 40% of units to low-income households for 55 years. The bill restricts local governments from imposing additional setbacks, open space, lot coverage requirements, or increased fees on use-by-right developments. It also defines "religious institution" and "use-by-right" development, with the latter requiring compliance with all objective development standards that do not conflict with the new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-462.10, 11-820.04, 42-11152
House Engrossed Version: 9-462.10, 11-820.04, 42-11152