AZ HB2444

Repeals Arizona Revised Statutes section 9-461.16, which previously restricted municipal land use regulations affecting residential housing.

Removes language from section 9-462.01 that prohibited municipalities from adopting land use regulations violating the repealed section 9-461.16.

Repeals section 11-819 of Arizona Revised Statutes and Laws 2015, chapter 140, section 4 (specific provisions not detailed in bill text).

Retains municipal zoning authority to regulate building use, height, setbacks, parking, historical districts, and other land use matters under section 9-462.01.

Maintains requirement that municipalities consider housing impact statements before adopting zoning ordinances of general applicability.