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Study Session: Proposed Code Amendment to reflect
State Law changes regarding rezoning applications
Town Council
October 16, 2024
Context – AZ State Legislature Focus on Housing
Housing related Bills signed by the Governor
1.HB2210 (annual reporting to Arizona Commerce Authority)
2.SB1162 (approval timeframes, housing needs assessments)
3.HB2720 (ADUs)
4.HB2297 (adaptive reuse of commercial to allow multifamily)
5.HB2721 (middle housing by right on single family lots and any new development over 10 acres)
Specific Purpose: New Rezoning & Development Requirements
SB 1162 Compliance & Other Development Review
1.Timeframes associated with residential rezoning applications
(required by State Law)
2.Legal Protest Areas (required by State Law)
3.Expiration of inactive development review applications (not
required by State Law)
Discussion only
Formal Public Hearing on December 4th
1. Timeframes & Rezoning Applications
CHANGE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
None
Existing review timeframes for ALL applications are
established through town policy
Town MUST “approve or deny” a rezoning application
within 180-days of being Administratively Complete
Administratively Complete means:
1.Code Compliant
2.The applicant has satisfied all neighborhood meeting requirements
Extensions:
One time for Extenuating Circumstances
Town Council request for more information, illnesses, etc.
Up to 6 extensions at the applicant's request
Outside Agency delay, additional time to work with adjacent neighbors, etc.
Existing Code
Proposed Code
2. Legal Protest
CHANGE REQUIRED BY STATE LAW
Petition requirements for ¾ vote:
Owners of 20% or more of the property by area and number of
lots, tracts and condominium units within the zoning area of
the affected property
Zoning Area means BOTH of the following:
Area within 150 feet, including all rights -of-way, of the affected
property subject to the proposed amendment or change
The area of the proposed amendment or change
Area within 150 feet, including all rights -of-way, of the
affected property, EXCLUDING GOVERNMENT OWNED
PROPERTY, subject to the proposed amendment or change
The area of the proposed amendment or change
150-foot buffer areaSubject Property
Existing Code
Government Owned Property
Vistoso Trails
Nature
Preserve
Proposed Code
3. Expiration of Development Review Applications
None
All applications will expire after 12 months of
inactivity without substantive progress
Substantive progress steps may include:
Resubmittals of revised applications to address staff comments
Actively working with neighbors
Proceeding to public meetings/hearings
One 6-month extension if requested by applicant
prior to expiration
Existing Code
Proposed Code
Summary
State Law code amendment
1. Timeframes associated with rezoning applications
2. Legal Protest Areas
3. Expiration of inactive development review applications
Discussion only
Formal Public Hearing on December 4th
Town Council Meeting
Regular and Study Session
October 16, 2024
Study Session
Proposed Code Amendment
Accessory Dwelling Units
Town Council
October 16, 2024
Purpose
State Law Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Requirements
"Accessory dwelling unit means a self-contained living unit that is on the same lot or parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage than the accessory dwelling unit, that includes its own sleeping and sanitation facilities and that may include its own kitchen"
House Bill Section A = Not Oro Valley
Applicability: Jurisdictions over 75K
House Bill Section B = Applies to Oro Valley
I. Zoning Code: Definitions and Standards
II. Town Code: Rental of ADU
Process
Align with State law
Deadline: “If a municipality fails to adopt
development regulations as required by this
section on or before January 1, 2025,
accessory dwelling units shall be allowed on
all lots or parcels zoned for residential use
in the municipality without limits.”
Schedule:
Oct 1 Initiation and Study Session PZC
Oct 16 Study Session TC
Nov 12 Recommendation PZC
Dec 4 Decision TC
I. Accessory Dwelling Definitions
•House Bill 2720
State: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): “means a self-contained living unit that is on the same lot or parcel as a single-family dwelling of greater square footage than the accessory dwelling unit, that includes its own sleeping and sanitation facilities and that may include its own kitchen”
OV: Guest House: An attached or detached accessory building used to house guests of the occupants of the principal building. A guest house providing kitchen facilities shall be considered a dwelling unit.
I. State’s ADU and OV Guest House Definitions
SFR = Single Family Residence
Where can an ADU/Guest House be built?
Affected Zoning Districts where Guest
Houses already allowed
R1-300, R1-144, R1-72, R1-43, R1-36, R1-
20, R1-10, R1-7, RS, R6
Any lot built with an existing single-
family home
Planned Area Development (PAD) single-
family lots
Homeowner’s Associations (HOA)
HOA may regulate
85% of homes in HOA
3197 (15.4%) affected parcels not in an HOA
17566 (84.5%) affected parcels in an HOA
State and Oro Valley ADU Standards
Subject State Oro Valley
Height Zoning district limit Not taller than main house
Location •Front yard: zoning district limit
•Side 5’ setback
•Rear 5’ setback
•Front yard: Not in front of
main house
•Side: Per zoning district
•Rear: 5’ setback
Size Not larger than main house 10% of side and rear yard area
Living Space Living, Sleeping, Sanitation & may
contain Kitchen
Living, Sleeping, Sanitation &
often excludes kitchens
Design
(Exterior)
Cannot regulate Not regulated
Rental Short-term rental
•Owner must reside on property if
built after Sept. 2024
Short-term rental
•License required
Type of ADU
Single-family home sites
Allow only site-built ADUs
League of Cities and Towns:
“Movable habitable space: A mobile
home, recreational vehicle or other
moveable habitable space shall not be
used as an accessory dwelling unit”
II. Town Code: Rental of ADU
Minor edits of existing State law
“THE name, address, phone TELEPHONE number and email
address for the owner or owner's agent.”
Rental
Short-term rental: Less than 30 days
Primary change: “To require the owner of a vacation rental
or short-term rental to reside on the property if the
property contains an accessory dwelling unit that was
constructed on or after the effective date of this
amendment to this section and that is being used as a
vacation rental or short-term rental”
Summary
State Law: House Bill 2720
I. Zoning Code
Definitions
Guest house = ADU
Standards
Height
Location (setback, placement on lot)
Kitchen (optional)
II. Town Code
Short-term rental
Schedule:
Oct 1 Initiation and Study Session PZC
Oct 16 Study Session TC
Nov 12 Recommendation PZC
Dec 4 Decision TC
Jan 1 State’s deadline
Town Council Meeting
Regular and Study Session
October 16, 2024