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Paradise Valley balking at bill allowing housing on grounds at houses of worship

HB 2191 would allow religious institutions to build affordable housing on their land

Rep. Matt Gress, R-Phoenix, speaks against HB 2191 at a recent legislative meeting.

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Some Paradise Valley town councilors say a bill going through the Arizona Legislature will remove local zoning protections that regulate aspects of the town’s character such as height and density.

House Bill 2191 would allow active churches and other religious institutions to build affordable housing on their land regardless of local zoning laws, provided certain conditions are met.

There are 13 houses of worship in the town of Paradise Valley.

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