The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend section 9-461.15 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to clarify the regulations surrounding the establishment of associations by subdividers or developers. Under current law, municipalities cannot require the formation of an association as part of subdivision regulations, and any association that is required must only be for the maintenance of private, common, or community-owned improvements. The bill would insert language specifying that if a municipality does require an association, it cannot impose regulations that are more restrictive than existing municipal regulations. Additionally, it would apply these provisions only to associations established after July 24, 2014.

The bill also makes minor adjustments to the language regarding community-owned improvements, replacing "community owned" with "community-owned" for consistency. Furthermore, it clarifies that associations established under this statute may not be required to adopt rules beyond those necessary for maintenance purposes. Overall, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for municipalities and developers regarding the establishment and regulation of associations in the context of subdivision planning.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.15
House Engrossed Version: 9-461.15