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. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for municipalities and developers regarding the establishment and operation of associations.

Additionally, the bill would update the language regarding community-owned property, replacing "community owned" with "community-owned" for consistency. It would also clarify that the provisions apply only to associations established after July 24, 2014, ensuring that the new regulations do not retroactively affect existing associations. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the requirements for associations in the context of municipal planning and development.

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