Harquahala non-expansion area; groundwater transportation

This bill amends state laws regarding building permits and land divisions to clarify how counties regulate utility access and approve small-scale land splits. It prevents counties from denying building permits based on which utility provider a project chooses and requires permit fees to be the same regardless of the utility selected. Additionally, the bill streamlines the approval process for dividing small parcels of land by setting specific criteria for access and utility easements while limiting the number of lots that can be created in a single division. These changes directly affect local governments, construction applicants, and property owners by standardizing rules and reducing potential barriers to development.