The proposed bill would amend existing statutes related to municipal development fees, specifically updating sections 9-463.05, 9-499.15, and 9-511.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Key changes include prohibiting municipalities from distinguishing between single-family residential developments based on the size of the dwelling unit or number of bedrooms when assessing development fees. Additionally, the bill specifies that a new or increased development fee cannot be assessed against any type of development for 24 months after the effective date of the ordinance imposing the fee, provided there are no changes to the approved site plan or subdivision plat that would increase the number of service units.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for assessing development fees on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), limiting the fees for water and wastewater services to the incremental increase in demand caused by the ADUs. It also establishes that the total development fees for necessary public services other than water and wastewater for ADUs cannot exceed 20% of the total fees applicable to a single-family home. Other technical and conforming changes are made throughout the statutes to ensure clarity and compliance with the new regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 9-463.05, 9-511.01, 11-1102, 9-500.05, 9-461.18, 19-142
House Engrossed Version: 9-463.05, 9-511.01, 9-500.05, 9-461.18