AZ HB2234

Requires Arizona cities and towns to establish licensing approval procedures consistent with local planning ordinances, infrastructure capacity, and public safety considerations

Authorizes administrative personnel to review and approve site plans, development plans, plats, and design reviews, with public hearing requirements set by local ordinance rather than eliminated entirely

Permits at-risk submittals for preliminary grading, drainage, and infrastructure work, subject to city/town conditions and revocation authority

Allows expedited permit review for applicants with building code compliance history, with eligibility criteria set by local municipalities

Mandates self-certification programs for registered architects and engineers on qualified projects, subject to city/town audit and corrective action; effective date is December 31, 2026