Chandler City Council Approves Code Changes Aligning With New Arizona State Laws to Alleviate Housing Challenges

The wheels of local governance are turning in Chandler, where city officials have tentatively given the nod to an ordinance amending city code to vibe with fresh state laws. Reporting from the

City of Chandler’s official website

, the focus is on a slew of new legal directions on things like property lines and where you can keep a couple of chickens.

Under the umbrella of the changes, SB 1103 stands out, simplifying the whole Final Plat approval process. What this means is that these critical documents shaping property lines and such can now bypass the City Council and get a green light administratively. Meanwhile, back in the public forum, Preliminary Plats still demand their due time in hearings and Council scrutiny. This bill, along with others, responds to growing murmurs over housing pain points and aims at “expand housing options and help mitigate the effects of rising costs to make life more affordable for everyday Arizonans,” as mentioned by

official statements

.

The other bills have their own parts to play. SB 1162 puts a timeline leash on residential zoning applications—there’s a 180-day deadline for a City Council vote after an application is deemed complete—infusing a sense of urgency to address housing demands. And HB 2720 lets single-family homes flirt with more living spaces, welcoming accessory dwelling units like long-lost relatives—up to two on regular lots, with a third for the more sprawling properties.

Taking a turn to the backyard, HB 2325 throws chicken enthusiasts a bone. The new regulation ups the ante on clucking pets, allowing for a brood of up to six hens—though roosters are still party crashers best left off the guest list. As for what’s happening in commercial spaces, HB 2297 chips in by easing certain properties into residential garb without the song and dance of public hearings, given they keep a sliver of units for the budget-conscious crowd for a good two decades.

All these amendments, tethered to state laws signed by Governor Katie Hobbs, weave together a tapestry of attempts to ease the tightening grip of housing scarcity and climbing costs. The Chandler City Council will put their final stamp on the ordinance during a December 7 meeting, potentially marking a significant shift towards more nimble, responsive local governance in the face of state-wide housing pressures.

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