This bill proposes updates to the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding advertising regulations, specifically by amending the definition of "business area" in section 28-7901. The current law defines a business area as an area outside municipal limits that includes land used for commercial or industrial activities within a specified distance from the highway. The bill adds new criteria, allowing properties that are zoned for military purposes and have been issued a military compatibility permit for commercial and industrial uses to qualify as business areas. This change aims to facilitate outdoor advertising in these zones, provided that the permit was not primarily issued for outdoor advertising structures.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that if commercial or industrial activities are located near a freeway interchange, the business area extends a specified distance along the freeway, but it now explicitly includes areas designated under military compatibility permits. The proposed amendments aim to enhance the regulatory framework for outdoor advertising while accommodating military zoning considerations, thereby promoting commercial opportunities in these areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-7901