The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved a new zoning ordinance Wednesday replacing what it said was a decades-old code.
In a written statement, Board Chairman Thomas Galvin said the changes will facilitate greater housing options and provide clarity for all project types.
The new ordinance allows for multiple accessory dwelling units to a single family residence in accordance with state mandates.
The legislation that approved the casitas drew criticism from several of the supervisors during the Wednesday meeting, including Republican Debbie Lesko. But they said they had to implement the changes due to the state law.
The new ordinance also allows for short term rentals with some limits and updates zoning definitions for data centers.
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