This bill proposes updates to current statutes regarding the approval of building permits for multifamily residential properties located in the Prescott active management area. Under the new provisions, municipalities and counties would be prohibited from approving such permits unless the applicant has either obtained a written commitment of water service from a designated water provider or a certificate of assured water supply from the director of the department of water resources. Additionally, the bill specifies that this requirement does not apply to applicants who have already received zoning entitlements prior to the effective date of the new law. Approved permits must also indicate compliance with these new requirements.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies definitions related to multifamily residential properties and residential lease communities, ensuring consistency with existing statutes. It also modifies the existing requirement for obtaining a certificate of assured water supply, extending it to include multifamily residential properties in the Prescott active management area. The bill emphasizes that sufficient groundwater must be available for these properties over a hundred-year period, aligning with the current standards for water supply assessments. Overall, the bill aims to enhance water resource management in relation to new multifamily developments in the Prescott area.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-461.21, 11-810.02, 45-576, 49-746, 32-2101, 11-865