The proposed bill would amend several sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to land division, specifically updating the requirements for building permits and the application process for certificates of assured water supply. Under the new provisions, a county issuing a building permit must ensure that the requirements and fees do not exceed those of other utility providers, thereby preventing restrictions on the applicant's ability to utilize available utility services. Additionally, applicants for building permits for new residential single-family homes will be required to disclose any ownership interests in the property. The bill also introduces new questions regarding ownership and past transactions related to the property, which must be answered in the application.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) review applications for certificates of assured water supply within 15 days under specific conditions, including the application being for a certificate in the Phoenix Active Management Area and submitted within a designated timeframe. It also requires ADWR to notify eligible applicants of their rights to have their applications reviewed and establishes a timeline for applicants to request such reviews. The bill repeals certain modified application requirements after a specified date and clarifies the consequences of failing to obtain a public report when required. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the permitting process while ensuring compliance with existing laws regarding land division and water supply.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-321, 11-831, 32-2181, 33-422, 32-2101, 32-2183, 32-2185.09, 28-8461, 28-8486, 33-1202, 41-1801, 41-4273, 45-402, 48-3772, 48-3774.01, 45-576, 44-1844, 44-1845, 44-1846, 11-823, 9-463.01, 45-108, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 33-406
House Engrossed Version: 11-321, 11-831, 32-2181, 33-422, 32-2101, 32-2183, 32-2185.09, 28-8461, 28-8486, 33-1202, 41-1801, 41-4273, 45-402, 48-3772, 48-3774.01, 45-576, 44-1844, 44-1845, 44-1846, 11-823, 9-463.01, 45-108, 45-108.02, 45-108.03, 33-406