AZ SB1117

Municipalities with population over 30,000 must allow accessory dwelling units, manufactured homes, duplexes, and triplexes in residential zones, with restrictions on lot size minimums (maximum 4,000 sq ft), lot width (maximum 40 ft), and setbacks.

Requires administrative approval within 30 days for residential rezonings that conform to voter-approved general plans, with substantive review completed within 180 days unless property owners demonstrate clear and convincing evidence of objective externalities.

Prohibits municipalities from adopting or enforcing residential housing design element regulations related to exterior colors, roof styles, garage placement, interior layouts, and other aesthetic features unrelated to health or safety.

Municipalities must publish housing needs assessments by January 1, 2024 and every five years thereafter, and submit annual reports on housing development applications, approvals, and progress toward meeting identified housing needs.

Allows at-risk grading permits after preliminary plat submittal and streamlines licensing time frames, with automatic approval if municipalities fail to issue decisions within established deadlines for land development and building construction applications.