municipalities; starter home developments; regulation..

HB 2834 requires Arizona municipalities with over 30,000 residents to allow "starter homes" in at least 10% of new single-family developments larger than 10 acres, starting January 1, 2027. It removes specific zoning rules like minimum lot sizes (4,000 sq ft), front/rear yard setbacks, and requirements for rear patios or landscaping, while preserving building codes and safety standards. A "starter home" must have income restrictions limiting initial sales or occupancy for 15 years to households earning ≤120% of the area median income (based on HUD data). The law exempts historic districts, airport zones, and existing planned communities, and expires December 31, 2035.