SB1096: Religious institutions; allowed use; zoning

Bill Summary

Aims to make it easier for religious institutions to develop senior living communities on their property. The primary goal of the bill is to reclassify “senior living community” developments on land owned by religious institutions as an “allowed use.” * No Rezoning Needed: If a religious institution owns an “eligible site,” it can develop a senior living community without having to go through a rezoning application or public rezoning hearings. Why should religious organization receive special privileges?

Our Position

OPPOSE

Link to Bill:

https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/SB1096P.pdf

Bill Sponsor:

Majority Leader John Kavanagh (R-AZ-003)