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Important - Department of Real Estate Changes
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Effective March 16, 2020 the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) will no longer require up-front inspection fees for the submission of a public report application. The application filing fee will remain unchanged.
ADRE has revamped its process for completing subdivision inspections by implementing an updated process, leveraging technology, to identify elements through a virtual inspection that have been conventionally identified in a physical inspection.
The draft fee schedule has been revised to reflect the change as follows: An inspection fee is not required to be submitted with the filing fee.
Please note: An inspection fee according to the schedule below will be requested of the developer if ADRE staff is required to travel to complete the inspection. If multiple inspections are necessary, additional inspection fees may also be charged.
In order to avoid interruptions in processing, please ensure that, beginning March 16th, any payments made to ADRE for a public report application do not include an up-front inspection fee. On or following this date, any applications submitted in which the payment includes an inspection fee may be returned as deficient.
Please contact Lancing Adams a
t
ladams@azre.gov
if you have any questions or concerns.
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#2
Pima County Impact Fee Update Moves Ahead
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Pima County Supervisors approved the Land Use Assumptions and Infrastructure Improvement Plan required by state statute in order to establish a final roadway impact fee. SAHBA has been engaged throughout the update process and had raised concerns with certain types of roadway projects in the initial draft IIP as well as methodology concerns with the LUA. The Board approved LUA and IIP reflected SAHBA’s concerns.
The next step is for the fee schedule to be released 30 days after the adoption of the LUA and IIP. It is anticipated that the roadway impact fee will increase to $8,523 but will be phased in over a three year period. The new fee will be effective January 01, 2021.
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#3
Be Counted - Census 2020!
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Counting everyone in your household can shape Arizona’s future.
What does the Arizona 2020 Census mean for the state?
The census matters to Arizona and has an impact on our daily lives - the roads we drive on, access to health care, school lunch programs, even our political representation.
The census is our once in a decade opportunity to shape the next ten years in Arizona and plays an important role in determining the amount of federal funding Arizona receives.
The $675 billion available to states every year is based on population.
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. This helps us build thriving communities and a strong Arizona workforce.
By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census.
You will have three options for responding: Online, By Phone, By Mail and now you can even respond on your Mobile device.
It’s easy and a complete count ensures that we can preserve the outstanding quality of life we enjoy in Arizona.
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#4
Tucson Water to Implement Improved Water Meter Sizing Guidelines
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Effective March 02, 2020 new residential development will be subject to new water meter sizing guidelines based on increased fixture counts and meter design capacity.
The new standard is reflective of the International Plumbing Code and eliminates Tucson Water’s previously inclusion of a 25% safety factor which often lead to larger meters on residential and commercial development.
The memo outlining the new guidelines can be found
here.
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#5
Pima Country Flood Control Seeking Input on Technical Policies & Procedures
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The County Flood Control District utilizes numerous Technical Policies and Technical Procedures to clarify and interpret the Flood Control Ordinance, frequently facilitating the permit process for new development.
A number of years ago, the Arizona Legislature revised Title 48 to define these Substantive Policy Statements as rules, subject to the due process associated with rulemaking. This resulted in the diminished ability to modify these policies as new information is made available or as issues evolve. They currently have a number of revisions as well as a few new policies to bring to the Board of Supervisors. A summary can be found
here.
If you would like the complete language to review and provide feedback, please email
shawn@sahba.org. With your input, these revisions can provide additional development options that increase flexibility in design and construction.
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"Coffee With"...Judy Lowe
Friday, March 13th
8:00am-9:00am
SAHBA Board Rm.
2840 N. Country Club Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Join us for coffee with Judy Lowe, Commissioner of the Arizona Department of Real Estate.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from Ms. Lowe, as well as ask questions about issues impacting your business.
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SAHBA Home Show Manager position available
SAHBA is currently looking to fill our vacant Home Show Manager position.
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FEB 19 - Membership Committee Mtg
MAR 4 - Remodelers Council Mtg
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