Assigned to GOV FOR COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, First Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1535
homeowner's associations; address lights
Purpose
Prohibits a condominium unit owners' association (COA) or planned community
association (HOA) from prohibiting a lighted home address device as outlined.
Background
The governing documents for a COA or HOA consist of the declaration of covenants,
conditions and restrictions, the articles of incorporation, the bylaws, and the rules and regulations.
The governing documents may regulate certain aspects of a community relating to property use
and maintenance, including restricting parking on private streets, exterior modifications and
occupancy. Statute outlines parameters that limit COA or HOA power. A COA or HOA must not
prohibit the outdoor display of the: 1) American flag or an official or replica of a flag of the U.S.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps or Coast Guard; 2) POW/MIA flag; 3) Arizona state flag;
4) Arizona Indian Nations flag; 5) Gadsden flag; 6) a first responder flag; 7) a blue star service
flag or gold star service flag; and 8) any historic version of the American flag, including the Betsy
Ross flag. A COA or HOA may regulate the display of political signs by restricting the size and
quantity of the signs, except a COA or HOA may not restrict the display of a political sign between
71 days before a primary election and 15 days after a general election. An HOA may not restrict
the installation or use of a solar energy device (A.R.S. Title 33, Chapters 9 and 16).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Prohibits a COA or HOA from prohibiting the installation or use of a lighted home address
device that:
a) provides a lighted display of the house number;
b) flashes red and blue when activated;
c) is visible from the street; or
d) has a low-light adjustment.
2. Allows a COA or HOA to adopt reasonable rules regarding the placement of a lighted home
address device if the rules do not prevent the installation, defeat the purpose or impair the
functioning restrict the use or adversely affect the cost or efficiency of the device.
3. Allows a COA or HOA to apply reasonable lighting restrictions.
4. Requires the lighting device to comply with all municipal lighting ordinances. FACT SHEET
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5. Requires the court to award reasonable attorney fees and costs to any party who substantially
prevails in an action against the board of directors of the COA or HOA for a violation against
lighted home address device use.
6. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 17, 2025
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