PHOENIX — The Arizona Senate has passed legislation that would stop cities from interfering with a homeowner’s right to choose the features, structure and design of their home.
Senate Bill 1229 proposes overhauling how Arizona’s cities can regulate home designs and development standards. One of the bill’s provisions would prohibit municipalities from requiring a shared amenity that needs an HOA to maintain it.
The bill passed Wednesday in a 16-13 vote with support from Democrats and Republicans. Supporters of the legislation claim it is needed to increase housing affordability in the Grand Canyon State…