A bill passed the Arizona Senate Commerce Committee that would eliminate many local zoning laws across Arizona.
Passed by a 5-2 vote, the measure would ban cities from enforcing design standards and allow new homes and duplexes to be built on small residential lots.
While Republican Sen. Steve Kaiser said the measure will help the state’s housing crisis, Democrat Catherine Miranda says it misses the mark.
“I don't want to incentivize the development of market-rate and luxury housing. I don't want to do that. We need to provide options to those who need it most," She said.
The bill does not override existing rules in communities with homeowner associations.
