HB 2574 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

small land subdivision; requirements

HB 2574 allows Arizona counties to create rules for small land subdivisions containing 6 to 10 lots, each at least 2 acres. It requires developers to submit a "small land subdivision public report" covering land surveys, road access (requiring widths for first responders but not highway standards), water sources (like wells or districts), easements, and utility services. The bill directly affects county governments (through their boards of supervisors) and land developers seeking to divide larger parcels into smaller lots. The report ensures basic infrastructure and access requirements are met before sales or leases can proceed.

Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Vetoed

Apr 2025

Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Vetoed Apr 18, 2025

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Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 6 edits · Apr 16, 2025

MODERATE

This bill expands Arizona's small land subdivision program by allowing counties to authorize subdivisions of 6-10 lots that are 2+ acres each, provided they meet specific water supply requirements. It adds detailed disclosure requirements for small land subdivisions, including water access, road maintenance, and utility availability. The bill also updates related statutes to define small land subdivisions and establish civil penalties for violations.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of land subdivision regulations to include a new category of 'small land subdivisions' (6-10 lots, 2+ acres each) that previously would have required full subdivision approval. Previously, any land division of 6+ lots required a full public report and compliance with all subdivision laws.

ELIGIBILITY

Allows counties to adopt ordinances permitting small land subdivisions of 6-10 lots or parcels, each 2 acres or more in size, if those lots are not subject to assured water supply requirements.

REQUIREMENT

Requires small land subdivision public reports to include detailed disclosures about legal/physical access, road maintenance agreements, water access sources, utility availability, flood zones, soil conditions, and military airspace restrictions.

Updates land division disclosure affidavits (A.R.S. 33-422) to include small land subdivision-specific questions about water transportation, solar/battery energy devices, and military airspace restrictions.

Requires small land subdivision public reports to include check-box disclosures for water hauling services, shared wells, percolation tests, and solar/battery energy storage devices.

DEFINITION

Adds new definition of 'small land subdivision' in Title 32, Chapter 20, Article 4, distinguishing it from regular subdivisions which require 11+ lots in authorized counties.

ENFORCEMENT

Establishes civil penalties of up to $5,000 per infraction for selling small land subdivision lots without obtaining required public report registration from the state real estate commissioner.

Floor votes · House Mar 11, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 18, 2025

Vetoed

Vetoed by Governor

executive

Apr 16, 2025

Upper · Passed

PASSED

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Apr 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

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Mar 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

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Mar 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

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Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

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lower

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor