This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 9-461.19, which mandates that municipalities with populations over 30,000 must adopt zoning regulations allowing for the development of starter homes in at least 10% of new single-family residential developments larger than 10 contiguous acres, effective January 1, 2027. The bill specifies that municipalities cannot impose certain restrictions, such as minimum lot sizes of 4,000 square feet or more, minimum front setbacks of 20 feet or more, and other similar requirements, unless necessary for public health and safety standards. Additionally, it clarifies that this section does not apply to designated historical areas, military airport vicinities, or previously approved master planned communities.

Furthermore, the bill allows municipalities to require the submission of site plans and adequate infrastructure provision but does not supersede existing building codes, fire codes, and public health regulations. It defines key terms such as "building code," "new single-family residential development," and "starter home," with specific criteria for the latter, including income restrictions for initial sales and occupancy. The newly added section 9-461.19 will be repealed after December 31, 2035.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.19