AZ HB2837

Requires any party giving testimony or submitting written comments at municipal zoning public hearings to declare whether they received compensation to testify or submit comments.

Establishes conflict of interest disclosure requirements for board of adjustment members, requiring disclosure of any prior board member or officer positions with entities appearing before them.

Disqualifies board of adjustment members from participating in matters involving entities where they served as a board member or officer within the preceding five years.

Creates similar conflict of interest disclosure and disqualification requirements for municipal hearing officers who conduct zoning hearings.

Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 9-462.04, 9-462.06, and 9-462.08 relating to municipal planning and zoning procedures.