If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section (9-461.19) to Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which addresses municipal planning. The bill emphasizes that private property rights are a matter of statewide concern and prohibits municipalities from adopting or enforcing regulations on individually owned single-family lots that impose various restrictions, such as limiting building materials, imposing aesthetic design requirements, or preventing the use of energy conservation products. It also specifies that these prohibitions do not apply if the regulations are necessary for public health and safety or to prevent significant externalities.

Additionally, the bill defines key terms such as "objective" and "significant externality," and includes legislative findings that underscore the importance of property rights as fundamental to individual freedoms and economic prosperity. The act would be officially titled the "Arizona Property Bill of Rights," reinforcing the intent to protect property owners from unreasonable municipal regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.19