municipal development; permits; review

This Arizona bill establishes a process for third-party review of single-family residential building permits and inspections when local municipalities fail to act within specific timeframes. If a city does not respond to a permit application within fifteen working days or complete a required inspection within two working days, the applicant may hire a qualified independent engineer, architect, or inspector to perform the necessary tasks. The bill also mandates that municipalities set and publish clear time limits for reviewing various licenses and requires them to notify applicants promptly about any missing information. Additionally, it allows applicants to appeal decisions made by either the municipality or the hired third party, with the application deemed approved if the appeal is not resolved within sixty days.