S 575 - Land-Use Regulatory Changes

• Permit applicants may choose which version of rules or ordinances applies to their permit if regulations change between application submission and permit decision, and are not required to wait for pending rule adoption.

• Zoning map amendments cannot be initiated or enforced without written consent of affected property owners unless the amendment is initiated by the city or county itself.

• Permit applicants may bring civil actions in superior court for declaratory or injunctive relief based on constitutional violations, ultra vires action, vested rights violations, or property takings without first appealing to a board of adjustment.

• Courts must award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs when cities or counties violate statutes setting unambiguous limits on their authority, including violations of permit choice and vesting provisions.

• Developers may elect the type and term of performance guarantees for subdivision improvements, may reduce guarantee amounts to reflect only incomplete items, and may use a single guarantee for all project-related matters instead of multiple bonds.