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Council holds first reading on state-mandated preapproved housing plan program
Summary
Council heard a statutory-mandated ordinance (Ordinance 2026-09) to create a preapproved housing design plan program and online plan library per A.R.S. § 9-461.19; staff said the measure is required by the state and the ordinance was prepared quickly to meet a July 1 effective date.
At first reading the Council considered Ordinance No. 2026-09, which amends the Town Code to implement a preapproved housing design plan program and an online archive for plan sets, pursuant to A.R.S. § 9-461.19. Dr. Jim Johnson and Zoning staff explained that architects and design professionals may submit non‑site‑specific housing plan sets for pre‑review; compliant plans would be listed in the town’s online Preapproved Plan Library to speed permit review.
Dr. Johnson thanked Town Attorney Benavidez for preparing the ordinance quickly and noted the measure is a housekeeping requirement imposed by state law with an effective date of July 1. The item was opened for first reading; final adoption will be scheduled as required by ordinance procedure.
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