subdivisions; acting in concert

This bill amends Arizona laws to streamline the approval process for dividing small parcels of land into five or fewer lots while adding stricter rules against developers splitting land into six or more lots within a ten-year period. Under the new provisions, counties can approve smaller land divisions more quickly if they meet basic requirements for zoning, legal access, utility easements, and vehicle accessibility, with a 30-day deadline for county staff to complete their review. The legislation also clarifies that a group of people acting together to bypass subdivision laws will be considered unlawful, though family relationships alone do not constitute such a violation. Additionally, the bill updates regulations for real estate employment agreements to ensure they are written clearly, include all material terms, and have specific start and end dates.