Council hears first reading on state-required preapproved housing plan program

Jun 11, 2026

Council opened first reading of Ordinance 2026-09 to establish a Preapproved Housing Design Plan Program and online plan library as required by A.R.S. § 9-461.19; staff said the ordinance is mandatory and must be effective by July 1.

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The council opened first reading of Ordinance 2026-09, which would amend Town Code Title 15 to establish a Preapproved Housing Design Plan Program and an online preapproved plan library as required by A.R.S. § 9-461.19. Zoning staff explained the program allows architects and design professionals to submit non-site-specific housing plans for pre-review and listing, which can speed permit issuance.

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