Assigned to NREW FOR
COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, First Regular Session
groundwater
permits; technical correction
(NOW: subdivided lands; exemption; leases; emergency)
Purpose
Modifies the definition of subdivision and subdivided lands for the purpose of assured water supply.
Background
A subdivision or subdivided land means improved or unimproved land divided or proposed to be divided for the purpose of sale or lease, whether immediate or future, into six or more lots, parcels or fractional interests, including: 1) a stock cooperative; 2) lands divided or proposed to be divided as part of a common promotion plan; and 3) residential condominiums. Leasehold offerings of one year or more are exempt from the classification of subdivision or subdivided lands (A.R.S. § 32-2101).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Adds, to the definition of subdivision or subdivided lands for the purpose of assured water supply only, six or more detached single-family residences that are constructed or proposed to be constructed for the purpose of sale or lease, whether immediate or future, on one or more lots, parcels or fractional interests without regard to the zoning classification of the lots, parcels or fractional interests, not including the sale of subdivided lands.
2. Removes leasehold offerings of one year or less from the exemption from classification of a subdivision or subdivided lands.
3. Exempts, from subdivision or subdivided lands, the construction, provision or leasing of residential structures that are located on agricultural property that are exempt from building codes and are offered for the purpose of housing agricultural workers.
4. Makes conforming changes.
5. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
NREW 2/14/23 DPA 6-3-0-1
3rd Read 3/2/23 31-28-1
Prepared by Senate Research
March 28, 2023
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