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AZ Rev Stat § 37-331 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-331 - Definitions

37-331.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Conservation"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 37-311. 2. " Existing lessee"  means any of the following: (a) The lessee who is entitled to the use of state lands at the time such lands are considered for classification and are classified as urban lands suitable for urban planning.  (b) An existing lessee who continues to lease urban lands following classification as urban lands suitable for urban planning.  (c) A person who leases urban lands following classification as urban lands suitable for urban planning. 3. " Local planning authorities"  means any city,  town or county in which urban lands suitable for urban planning are located. When urban lands that are located in an unincorporated area of a county are designated as urban lands suitable for urban planning,  a city or town whose corporate boundaries are three miles or less from these lands shall be considered to be a local planning authority,  together with the governing body of the county in whose jurisdiction the lands are located. 4. " Planning contractor"  means the person or persons who contract with the department to formulate a development or secondary plan for urban lands suitable for urban planning. 5. " State general plan"  means a policy document that addresses appropriate uses for state lands,  provides a general basis for a development plan and makes policy statements related to the use and management of state lands.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-331.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-331.01 - Designation of state lands as urban lands on request

37-331.01.  Designation of state lands as urban lands on request A. The governing body of a city,  town or county may request that the commissioner designate as urban lands state lands that are located within: 1. One mile of the corporate boundaries of an incorporated city or town having a population of less than two hundred fifty thousand people. 2. Three miles of the corporate boundaries of an incorporated city or town having a population of two hundred fifty thousand people or more. B. The commissioner shall provide notice of a request made pursuant to subsection A of this section to all local governing bodies within three miles of the land in question. C. The commissioner shall designate as urban lands those state lands requested pursuant to subsection A of this section unless the commissioner determines that the designation is an inappropriate categorization of the lands. When the commissioner makes a designation,  he shall provide notice of the designation of the lands as urban lands to all local governing bodies within three miles of the lands so designated. If the commissioner determines that the designation would be inappropriate,  he shall state in writing his reasons,  and shall provide a copy of this statement to the requesting local governing body. The local governing body may appeal this decision to the board of appeals as provided in section 37-215.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-331.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-331.02 - Urban land planning oversight committee

37-331.02.  Urban land planning oversight committee A. The urban land planning oversight committee is established in the department consisting of the following members appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211: 1. One member with experience in drainage,  hydrologic or infrastructure engineering. 2. One member with experience in urban and community planning. 3. One member with experience in contracting for planning studies related to residential,  commercial or industrial real estate development. 4. One member with experience in open space or natural resource planning. 5. One public member. B. The governor shall appoint the members to staggered terms of four years. A vacancy is created,  and the governor shall appoint a replacement member to fill the unexpired term,  if a member: 1. No longer resides in this state. 2. Is absent without excuse from three consecutive meetings of the committee. 3. Resigns or is unable to perform the duties as a committee member. C. Each year the committee shall select a chairman from among the members. Members of the committee are eligible for compensation as provided by title 38,  chapter 4,  article 1. The committee shall meet on the call of the chairman. D. The committee shall: 1. Recommend to the department procedures and strategies to efficiently create conceptual land use plans for urban state trust land and other state trust lands the commissioner considers to be appropriate,  as provided by section 37-331.03,  subsection A. 2. Provide advice on the types and extent of studies that are needed to create the plans. 3. Review and make recommendations for approval regarding the final conceptual land use plans and the final five year state trust land disposition plans for conformity with the adopted conceptual plans.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-331.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-331.03 - Conceptual urban state trust land use plans; five year state trust land disposition plans; definitions

37-331.03.  Conceptual urban state trust land use plans;  five year state trust land disposition plans;  definitions A. The commissioner shall create conceptual land use plans for all urban state trust land in this state and other state trust lands the commissioner considers to be appropriate. The commissioner shall: 1. Prioritize the creation of conceptual plans to the extent possible to: (a) Correlate with the rate of population growth in the urban areas in this state. (b) Coincide with the production of municipal general plans under title 9,  chapter 4,  article 6 and county plans under title 11,  chapter 6,  article 1. 2. Revise and update each plan at least every ten years. 3. Consult with the city,  town or county in which the land is located and with any regional planning organization regarding integrating the conceptual plan into the general land use plan of the city,  town or county. 4. Submit each plan,  and revision of the plan,  to the urban land planning oversight committee for review. B. On approval of the conceptual land use plan by the commissioner under this section,  the conceptual plan is considered to be a state general plan for purposes of this article. C. The commissioner may create the conceptual land use plans under subsection A of this section by any of the following methods: 1. Using department staff or private consultants. 2. Entering into participation contracts pursuant to section 37-239. 3. Issuing planning permits for urban lands pursuant to section 37-338. 4. Entering into planning contracts for urban lands or other state trust lands the commissioner considers to be appropriate,  including compensation as provided by section 37-338,  subsection D. D. The commissioner shall create five year disposition plans for all state trust land in this state,  based at a minimum on market demand,  anticipated transportation and infrastructure availability. The commissioner shall: 1. Review and update each plan each year as may be necessary. 2. Consult with the city,  town or county in which the land is located and with any regional planning organization. 3. Submit each plan and revision to the urban land planning oversight committee to ensure conformity with the conceptual plan under subsection A. E. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Conceptual land use plan"  means a plan that is developed for urban state trust land and other state trust lands the commissioner considers to be appropriate and that identifies: (a) Appropriate land uses,  including commercial,  industrial,  residential and open space uses. (b) Transportation corridors and infrastructure requirements. (c) All natural and artificial constraints and opportunities associated with the land. 2. " Five year disposition plan"  means a plan that identifies the land projected to be sold,  leased,  reclassified for conservation purposes,  master planned or zoned during the next five years.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-334.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-334.01 - Development plan for a master plan area

37-334.01.  Development plan for a master plan area A. The commissioner may approve a development plan which includes a proposed master plan area if the proposed master plan area: 1. Is within the corporate boundaries of a city or town. 2. Has inadequate infrastructure to use state land for its highest and best use. 3. Has an area of at least one hundred sixty acres. B. A development plan approved for a master plan area may propose: 1. Design guidelines and covenants,  conditions and restrictions. 2. Infrastructure planning,  implementation and funding. 3. Provisions for construction,  maintenance and enforcement of a community identity package. 4. Phasing,  timing and method of disposition and placement of infrastructure. 5. Conformance with municipal development ordinances,  in addition to the requirements of section 37-335,  subsections H and K. 6. Membership in a master property association that is governed by a board of directors with responsibility to implement and enforce compliance with the master plan area. 7. A marketing program description to promote the master plan area,  including provisions to fund the marketing program.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-335.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-335.01 - Compensation and reimbursement of lessee upon cancellation of lease

37-335.01.  Compensation and reimbursement of lessee upon cancellation of lease A. If an existing lease is cancelled due to reclassification under section 37-335,  and if the existing lessee either did not utilize his preferred right to lease the reclassified land or was unsuccessful in obtaining the reclassified lease,  the lessee is entitled to receive reimbursement for non-removable improvements as provided in section 37-322.01,  and to receive reasonable compensation as provided in subsection B of this section for damages sustained by reason of the cancellation of the lease. B. The commissioner shall determine the amount of reasonable compensation for damages sustained by the lessee after consideration of the following factors: 1. The time remaining in the term of the lease at the time that the lease is cancelled. 2. The actual use of the leased land. 3. The rentals paid during the term of the lease. 4. The actual amount of economic damage to the production unit caused by cancellation of the lease. In determining the amount of economic damage to the production unit,  the commissioner shall not limit the scope of his review to only that portion of the lands involved in the reclassification for the purposes of urban lands development,  but shall take into consideration the impact of the loss of these lands upon the overall production unit,  including situations where other leased or private lands are necessary and have been leased by the existing lessee for operation as a production unit. 5. Other factors that the commissioner or the existing lessee determine to be relevant. C. The commissioner's determination of reasonable compensation for damages under this section may be appealed as provided in section 37-214. D. Payments for reimbursement or compensation or both as established in this section shall be made by the purchaser or lessee of the reclassified land to the lessee who had been the existing lessee at the time of sale or upon the signing of the lease for the reclassified land. This section shall not prevent the payment for reimbursement or compensation or both from being made in installments if this process is agreed to by the lessee who had been the existing lessee and the purchaser or subsequent lessee.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-335.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-335.04 - Liens not liabilities of state

37-335.04.  Liens not liabilities of state This chapter shall not be construed as creating a lien against the interest of this state in any urban lands,  nor an obligation against this state to pay charges or assessments imposed against urban land pursuant to an improvement plan. No action of any nature may be brought to forfeit,  terminate or foreclose this state's title or interest in urban lands for failure of any lessee or purchaser to pay any assessment.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-335.06 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-335.06 - Agreements to fund, install and reimburse costs of infrastructure on trust lands

37-335.06.  Agreements to fund,  install and reimburse costs of infrastructure on trust lands A. The commissioner may enter into agreements with any public or private party to permit the construction,  operation and maintenance of infrastructure on urban lands,  including a community identity package for urban lands with a plan that is approved pursuant to this article. The agreement: 1. May provide for reimbursement by subsequent purchasers or lessees of actual infrastructure related land acquisition and construction costs plus a reasonable rate of interest as determined by the commissioner. 2. Shall contain such limitations as deemed necessary by the commissioner to protect the marketability of the affected trust land. 3. Shall identify the type,  quality and location of infrastructure,  the schedule for installation,  the method of computing the reimbursable costs and the methods for repayment. 4. Shall include requirements to maintain and repair the infrastructure and address the issue of liability for damage or accidents resulting from the design,  construction,  maintenance or repair of the infrastructure. 5. Shall state the procedure for amending the agreement. 6. Shall include rights and remedies for default under the agreement,  including the right to cure. B. A party to an agreement under this section may not delegate his obligations under the agreement without written approval of the commissioner. The commissioner may require performance and payment bonds or other sufficient security as a condition for his approval. C. An agreement entered into under this section does not give rise to any preferred rights or other rights generally acquired by a lessee of state lands unless specifically stated in the agreement. Notwithstanding section 37-322.01 or 37-322.02 or any other statute,  the right to reimbursement for infrastructure on urban lands is limited pursuant to subsection A,  paragraph 1 of this section. The general provisions for default under state land leases or certificates of purchase do not apply to agreements under subsection A of this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-336 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-336 - Rules; review and approval by legislature; duties of commissioner

37-336.  Rules;  review and approval by legislature;  duties of commissioner A. The commissioner may adopt rules pursuant to title 41,  chapter 6 to carry out this article. All rules adopted by the commissioner are subject to review and approval by the legislature. B. Following the adoption of a rule,  the commissioner shall immediately forward a certified copy to the speaker of the house of representatives and the president of the senate. The legislature may review and,  by concurrent resolution,  approve,  disapprove or modify any rule submitted by the commissioner for review and approval. Each rule adopted by the commissioner as provided by law is effective pending legislative review. If a concurrent resolution is not passed by the legislature with respect to the rule within one year following receipt of a certified copy,  the rule is deemed to have been approved by the legislature. C. On disapproval by the legislature of a rule,  the commissioner shall immediately discontinue the use of any procedure,  action or proceeding authorized or required by the disapproved rule. On modification by the legislature of a rule,  the commissioner shall immediately suspend the use of any procedure,  action or proceeding authorized or required by the original rule until a modified rule has been adopted in accordance with title 41,  chapter 6. Following the adoption of the modified rule,  the commissioner shall conduct all subsequent proceedings in accordance with the modified version of the rule.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-341 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-341 - Preliminary investigation of projects for reclamation of state lands

37-341.  Preliminary investigation of projects for reclamation of state lands The state land department may make preliminary investigation of projects for the reclamation of state lands by the storage of flood waters,  for the discovery and development of subterranean water for irrigation and domestic purposes,  or the diversion of running streams adapted for development in cooperation with the United States or by the state independently,  and report to the legislature the possibilities and physical requirements of the reclamation accompanied by recommendations for carrying the reclamation into effect.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-342 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-342 - Acquisition by land department of rights necessary or advisable for reclamation or irrigation of state lands

37-342.  Acquisition by land department of rights necessary or advisable for reclamation or irrigation of state lands A. The state land department shall make and file locations,  appropriations,  and rights of way of waters,  reservoir sites and dam and power sites whenever the location and filing is deemed advisable for the irrigation of state lands. The land department shall,  for and on behalf of the state,  acquire title to the water or the appropriation of water,  reservoir,  dam,  power or other sites and rights of way,  as necessary or advisable for the reclamation and irrigation of state lands. B. The filing and locations shall be in the name of the state and the procedure therefor shall conform to that provided for the acquisition of such rights by private citizens.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-343 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-343 - Investigation of adverse claims upon state lands; protection of equities of persons appropriating water prior to reservation of land for the state

37-343.  Investigation of adverse claims upon state lands;  protection of equities of persons appropriating water prior to reservation of land for the state A. The state land department may investigate and determine adverse claims to lands the title to which is held by the state,  and in instances where title to other land is obtained in lieu of such land,  the department may relinquish the claim of the state thereto. The determination of the department shall be final until set aside by a court of competent jurisdiction. B. The department may investigate any appropriation of water or reservoir site for irrigation or livestock purposes made and maintained prior to reservation,  for the benefit of the state,  of the land on which the water appropriation is located,  and protect the equities of the prior appropriator of water by the extension of a preference right to lease the land or by such other lawful means as the department may prescribe.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-371 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-371 - Definition of acquired entitlement land

37-371.  Definition of acquired entitlement land In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " acquired entitlement land"  means land which this state acquired from the United States after December 31,  1985 and at the time it was acquired it was entitlement land under title 31 United States Code chapter 69 and the acquisition by the state resulted in a reduction of payments to the county under title 31 United States Code chapter 69.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-372 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-372 - Payments to local governments with respect to acquired entitlement lands

37-372.  Payments to local governments with respect to acquired entitlement lands A. Each fiscal year the commissioner shall pay to each county in which acquired entitlement land is located a payment from monies appropriated and available for such purpose in an amount determined under this section to be used by the county for any official purpose. B. Subject to subsections C,  D and E,  the amount of the payment is equal to seventy-five cents for each acre of acquired entitlement land located in the county. C. The amount of the annual payment shall be reduced by seventy-five cents for each acre of acquired entitlement land which has been patented by the state to private ownership. D. If the legislature appropriates insufficient monies to make the full payment determined under this section for a fiscal year,  the commissioner shall proportionately reduce the payments to all counties under this section according to the amount appropriated. E. Payments described in this section shall be made only in those years in which the federal government provides funds under title 31 United States Code chapter 69.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-411 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-411 - Rights of entrymen under federal laws to possession and enjoyment of land

37-411.  Rights of entrymen under federal laws to possession and enjoyment of land All persons qualified to make entry under the public land laws of the United States,  who settle upon,  cultivate or improve a tract of land in the state for the purpose of acquiring title thereto as a homestead or desert land entry under the laws of the United States,  and who are conforming to all requirements of residence,  improvement or cultivation of such land required by such laws in perfecting title to the land if entered by the claimant under such laws,  shall be protected in the peaceable possession and quiet enjoyment of the land,  with all the crops,  timber and improvements thereon,  to the extent of the maximum number of acres allowed by such laws in compact form,  if unsurveyed according to the cardinal points,  and,  if surveyed by the United States,  then according to the lines of the survey so as to include the improvements.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-412 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-412 - Limitation on claims; marking boundaries of claim; notice; recording of notice

37-412.  Limitation on claims;  marking boundaries of claim;  notice;  recording of notice A. A person shall not hold more than one claim of the classes referred to in section 37-411 at the same time. B. The claimant shall distinctly mark the boundaries of his claim so that it can be readily traced,  and shall accurately describe it in a written notice under oath. The notice shall refer to the laws of the United States under which claimant intends to acquire title to the claim,  and shall disclose the time when the location was made,  and that it does not contain more than the maximum number of acres allowed by such laws. C. The notice shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder wherein the lands are situated.
AZ Rev Stat § 37-441 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 37 - Public Lands|§ 37-441 - Taking by state of state lands and improvements; reimbursement of owners for improvements; lease by department or institution

37-441.  Taking by state of state lands and improvements;  reimbursement of owners for improvements;  lease by department or institution The state may,  when necessary for its uses or for the uses of any state department or institution,  take over any state lands and the improvements thereon by reimbursing the owners for the improvements,  and the department or institution so using the lands shall lease them and pay such rental as the state land department requires.