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AZ SB1563

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Flavio Bravo

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Municipalities with populations exceeding 525,000 must allow low-income multifamily rental housing by right in commercial, mixed-use, or multifamily residential zones within one-half mile of a major transit corridor, effective January 1, 2025.
  • Maximum height limits for such developments must be at least 80 feet, and density limits must match the greatest density existing within one mile of the project.
  • Municipalities cannot require a general plan amendment or use permit for construction meeting these standards.
  • Exemptions apply to land near municipal airports, military airports or facilities, and areas where existing mobile home parks would be displaced.
  • "Major transit corridor" is defined as a light rail or streetcar stop, bus rapid transit stop, or freeway.

Legislative Description

Transit-oriented development; standards.

Standards

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/5/2024
Government Institutions2/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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