This bill proposes updates to section 9-462.13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing the development of middle housing. It maintains the current prohibition against discouraging middle housing development through impractical permitting or siting requirements, while adding new definitions for areas of historical significance. The bill introduces three new categories of historic designations: areas designated as a district of historical significance by the municipality, areas designated as historic by the governing body, and areas listed on the national register of historic places.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding the purposes of the section, changing "purpose" to "purposes," and clarifies the definition of "permitted use." The updated definition specifies that a development can be approved without a public hearing or other special permits, except for a discretionary zoning action to determine compliance with zoning regulations. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the approval process for developments while recognizing the importance of historical designations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-462.13