PLANNING AND ZONING

Clock will be ticking on development

Project ‘shot clock’ could be most impactful of several new state laws

Rezoning needed for Valley construction might get more complicated next year when a new state law requiring a development “shot clock” kicks in. Development of more affordable apartments and other types of housing was the goal of four bills that will take effect Jan. 1 of 2025 or 2026.

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At least four new laws passed by the Arizona legislature and signed into law by Gov. Katie Hobbs this year will impact development and housing around the Valley.

One of those laws sets up a zoning “shot clock” for developers to keep projects from languishing in a municipal approvals pipeline.

These sets of changes provide more direction for either Arizona residents or city staff, especially in development services roles. But, by and large, many cities fought four of these measures.

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