Public Hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Text Amendment Case No. 2025-0420. A request by the City of San Luis to amend Section 18.10.020 (C) and Section 18.70.040 (A) & (B) of Title 18 of the City of San Luis City Code to address changes to the Arizona Revised Statutes as per House Bill 2447.

A. Staff presentation
B. Open Public Hearing
C. Call to the public on this item
D. Close Public Hearing
E. Action on Text Amendment Case No. 2025-0420

This text amendment is in response to House Bill 2447, enacted by the Arizona Legislature in 2025, which amends the Arizona Revised Statutes to require local governments, by ordinance, to authorize administrative personnel to review and approve site plans, development plans, land divisions, lot line adjustments, lot ties, preliminary plats, final plats and plat amendments without a public hearing. These requirements aim to streamline the subdivision process, reduce delays, and support timely housing and development projects.

To comply with HB 2447, the City of San Luis must adopt these review standards on or before January 1, 2026. This text amendment will bring city zoning regulations in line with state requirements, creating a more objective review and simplified process that benefits both applicants and residents.

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:

• Remove Section 18.10.020 (C)(5) from Title 18 of the City Code. Planning and Zoning Commission Duties. "To serve as the advisory body to the City Council on such matters as applications for protected development rights plans, subdivision final plats, and any other permit or review process in accordance with the provisions of this title;"
• Remove Section 18.10.020 (C)(7) from Title 18 of the City Code. Planning and Zoning Commission Duties "To hear, review and decide on subdivision preliminary plats in accordance with the provisions of the City’s subdivision ordinance; and"
• Revise Section 18.70.040 (A) from Title 18 of the City Code. Revise authorization from City Council to Staff.
• Revise Section 18.70.040 (B) from Title 18 of the City Code. Revise authorization from City Council to Staff.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: 
Implementing this updates shall provide a more objective review and predictable approvals without time and resources spent on public hearings. Staff has reviewed internal procedures to accommodate this new requirement without significant disruption to the overall workflow, including revisions to the Subdivision Regulations to be adopted by the end of the year. This amendment upholds high standards for customer service by providing applicants with clear expectations and prompt responses.

Therefore, staff recommends approval of Text Amendment Case No. 2025-0420.