This bill proposes several updates to current statutes regarding county zoning in Arizona. It introduces new provisions that classify the approval of rezoning applications by the legislative body or board of supervisors as an administrative act, exempting it from the filing of a referendum petition by individuals or organizations. Specifically, the bill states that such approvals are of a temporary and special character, pursue a plan already adopted by the municipality or county, and are of specific and limited application. Additionally, it clarifies that the term "zoning area" refers to the area within three hundred feet of the proposed amendment or change.

The bill also removes existing language that allows for a referendum petition against the rezoning of a property following the approval of the ordinance by the city or town council. Furthermore, it updates the penalty for late mailing of pamphlets related to elections from one cent to $.01 per household for each day of delay. The act is set to apply retroactively from June 30, 2024, ensuring that the new provisions take effect immediately upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-462.01, 11-814, 19-141, 19-142, 9-462.04, 11-817, 3-112, 49-141, 49-247, 3-111, 9-461.16, 28-8461, 11-818.01, 19-124