Rose Law Group land use attorney Sam DeMoss examines how a new Arizona law could impact development in municipalities across the state

By Rose Law Group Attorney Samantha DeMoss HB2297, also known as the “Adaptive Reuse Law” is the culmination of an ongoing bipartisan effort from the Arizona legislature to mitigate the housing shortage in Arizona. Going into effect on January 1 of 2025, the bill allows for the redevelopment of up to 10% of existing built commercial development for multi-family residential …

Rose Law Group land use attorney Henry Hardy presents case on behalf of Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Francisco Grande Hotel and Golf Resort.) By Pinal Central The Casa Grande Board of Adjustment delayed deciding on an appeal against construction of a large immigration detention center on the west side before a packed chamber amid complaints that some information was withheld. Texas-based Target Logistics Management LLC is requesting that a major site plan …

Goldmine Mountain Estates gets Pinal County go-ahead, with Jordan Rose, founder and president of Rose Law Group, presenting the case

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Goldmine Mountain Estates.) By Pinal Central Big lots in Queen Creek area Also Wednesday, the board agreed to abandon the Goldmine Mountain Estates planned area development overlay on two non-contiguous parcels totaling 105 acres north of Queen Creek. This reverts the land to the underlying General Rural zoning. Supervisor Jeff Serdy, R-Apache Junction, commented that in all …

Pinal Partnership panel tackles affordable housing, with Jordan Rose, founder and president of Rose Law Group, moderating the discussion

By Rofida Khairalla | Pinal Central QUEEN CREEK — Who are the people who need affordable housing? And how are developers hoping to help address a shortage facing thousands of Arizonans? Those were some of the questions that a panel of developers attempted to address at the monthly meeting of Pinal Partnership on Friday. The event was hosted at Schnepf …

Jordan Rose, founder and president of Rose Law Group, comments on: Proposed Scottsdale law that allows for minimal new apartments

By J. Graber | Scottsdale Independent Scottsdale’s proposed new state-mandated ordinance designed to create more affordable housing in the city will only likely yield about 126 new apartments. After several public hearings on the matter, the city’s planning commission voted 6-1 during its Oct. 23 meeting to recommend the law to the city council for final approval sometime in November. …

Paul Coble, chair of Rose Law Group’s AI, intellectual property, and technology law department, comments on: Signs of perpetuating historic biases emerge as AI takes the helm of decision making

By Paige Gross | AZ Mirror In a recent study evaluating how chatbots make loan suggestions for mortgage applications, researchers at Pennsylvania’s Lehigh University found something stark: there was clear racial bias at play. With 6,000 sample loan applications based on data from the 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, the chatbots recommended denials for more Black applicants than identical white counterparts. They …

Rose Law Group land use attorney Henry Hardy on new court case making cities liable for providing inaccurate zoning information

By Henry Hardy, Rose Law Group Land Use Attorney Developers can now recover monetary damages from municipalities for negligent misrepresentation during the land development process, marking a significant shift in the legal landscape. During the real estate development process, the relationship between a developer and a municipality can vary. At times, they might act as adversaries, at others, as collaborative …

Legal battle cuts off HOA’s funding to remove Sissoo trees in Scottsdale neighborhood

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Arcadia at Silverleaf residents against needless destruction of trees.) By J. Graber | YourValley Property owners who don’t want their Sissoo trees cut down by the homeowners association in the plush Arcadia at Silverleaf neighborhood won what they describe as a crucial battle in court recently. They hope the victory will effectively put an end to the four-year battle over the trees in the neighborhood, which is part of the larger DC Ranch …

Paradise Valley family granted variance for home remodel, with big assist from Rose Law Group Founder and President Jordan Rose!

By Janet Perez | YourValley Following a 6-2 vote, the town of Paradise Valley Board of Adjustment granted a family’s request for a variance to allow a construction modification on their already nor-conforming home. Board of Adjustment Chair Eric Leibsohn and board member James Kuykendall voted against approving the variance at the board’s Sept. meeting. Town staff had recommended that …

The Shops at Terravella commercial hub brings ‘incredible business’ to Queen Creek, says Chris Webb, partner and director of Land Development Solutions at Rose Law Group

(Disclosure: Rose Law Group represents Newquist Commercial Properties and The Aspen Group.) By Madelaine Braggs | Rose Law Group Reporter Rose Law Group played a key role in the successful development of The Shops at Terravella, a vibrant commercial and retail center in Queen Creek. Spearheading the zoning and regulatory aspects of the project was Chris Webb, Partner and Director …