2017 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 11 - Counties
§ 11-269.18 Structured sober living homes; standards; definition
11-269.18. Structured sober living homes; standards; definition
A. A county may adopt by ordinance standards for structured sober living homes that comply with state and federal fair housing laws and the Americans with disabilities act. If adopted, the standards for structured sober living homes may include:
1. A written notification from all structured sober living homes that includes:
(a) The name and address of the structured sober living home.
(b) The following information regarding the property:
(i) The property owner's name, address and contact telephone number.
(ii) If the property is leased, a copy of the lease that states that the property will be used as a structured sober living home.
2. Supervision requirements in the structured sober living home for the residents during all hours of operation.
3. The establishment and maintenance of an operation plan that facilitates the rehabilitative process, including discharge planning, and that addresses the maintenance of the property and noise abatement consistent with local ordinances.
B. A county that adopts standards for structured sober living homes pursuant to subsection A of this section may exclude from regulation any structured sober living home that is subject to adequate oversight by another governmental entity or contractor.
C. For the purposes of this section, " structured sober living home" :
1. Means any premises, place or building that provides alcohol-free or drug-free housing, promotes independent living and life skill development and provides structured activities that are directed primarily toward recovery from substance use disorders in a supervised setting to a group of unrelated individuals who are recovering from drug or alcohol addiction and who are receiving outpatient behavioral health services for substance abuse or addiction treatment while living in the home.
2. Does not include a private residence in which a related family member is required to receive outpatient behavioral health services for substance abuse or addiction treatment as a condition of continuing to reside in the family dwelling.
