HB 2547
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-sixth Legislature
First Regular Session
House: GOV DP 9-0-0-0
HB 2547: zoning ordinances; property rights; costs
Sponsor: Representative Toma, LD 27
House Engrossed
Overview
Requires the legislative body of a municipality (Body) to consider a housing impact statement
(Statement) before adopting any zoning ordinance or zoning ordinance text amendment
(Ordinance).
History
Under current law, the Body must consider the individual property rights and personal liberties of
the residents of the municipality before adopting any zoning ordinance in accordance with the
Arizona Constitution (A.R.S. § 9-462.01).
Currently, the Body must consider the probable impact of a proposed Ordinance on the cost to
construct housing for sale or rent before adopting any Ordinance (A.R.S. § 9-462.01).
Provisions
1. Repeals statute that required the Body to consider the impact of a proposed Ordinance on the
cost to construct housing for sale or rent before adopting any Ordinance. (Sec. 1)
2. Requires the Body to consider a Statement regarding the impact of an Ordinance and include
the following in the Statement:
a) A general estimate of the probable impact on the average cost to construct housing for
sale or rent within the zoning districts to which the Odinance applies;
b) A description of any data or reference material on which the proposed Ordinance is based;
c) A description of any less costly or less restrictive alternative methods of achieving the
purpose of the proposed Ordinance. (Sec. 1)
3. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note