By Bob Christie | Arizona Daily Star
PHOENIX — Republicans who control the Arizona Legislature are trying again to address the state’s housing affordability crisis by limiting the ability of cities and towns to set minimum standards for single-family homes.
Rep. Leo Biasiucci and Sen. Sonny Borrelli, both from Lake Havasu City and serving as majority leaders of their respective chambers, are sponsoring identical proposals that would overrule zoning laws adopted by cities of 50,000 residents or more.
“We’re here because the American dream of homeownership has become unattainable for many hardworking Arizona families and young adults,” Senate President Warren Petersen said at a Monday news conference.
