The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by adding new sections to Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 6 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically sections 9-461.19 and 9-461.20. It would prohibit municipalities from interfering with a home buyer's right to choose various aspects of their home, including features, amenities, and design. Additionally, municipalities would be restricted from requiring shared features that necessitate homeowners' associations, as well as from imposing regulations on screening, walls, fences, and private streets. The bill emphasizes the ongoing housing crisis in Arizona and asserts that property rights are fundamental, limiting municipal regulations that could infringe upon these rights.
Furthermore, the bill would prevent municipalities from establishing minimum lot sizes greater than 1,500 square feet for new developments in designated single-family residential areas, while also prohibiting excessive requirements regarding home dimensions, lot coverage, building setbacks, and design elements, except in historically significant areas. The legislation would not override existing building codes or public safety regulations and would apply to developments constructed after the bill's effective date, particularly in larger municipalities or those located on tribal land. The act would be officially titled the "Arizona Starter Homes Act."
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 9-461.19, 9-461.20