The proposed bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes to require municipalities with populations over 525,000 to permit the construction of low-income multifamily residential rental properties by right in certain zoning districts. Specifically, this applies to existing commercial, mixed-use, or multifamily residentially zoned areas within half a mile of a major transit corridor, with a maximum height limit of 80 feet and density requirements matching the highest density within a mile of the project. Additionally, municipalities cannot mandate a general plan amendment or use permit for these constructions.

The bill also specifies that certain areas are exempt from these requirements, including land near municipal and military airports and locations where existing mobile home parks may be displaced. It defines "major transit corridor" to include light rail or streetcar stops, bus rapid transit stops, or freeways. This legislation aims to streamline the development process for low-income housing in urban areas while maintaining specific protections for certain land uses.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.18