planning; home design; restrictions; prohibition

HB 2371, the "Arizona Starter Homes Act," limits municipal regulations on single-family home design and development in qualifying urban areas. It prohibits cities from requiring features like walls or private streets, setting minimum lot sizes over 1,500 square feet, imposing stricter home size rules than for other housing types, or dictating architectural details (except in historic districts). The law directly affects home buyers and developers in Arizona municipalities with over 70,000 residents, aiming to increase housing affordability by reducing local barriers. It does not override building codes, fire safety rules, or apply to tribal land, military zones, or historic districts.