Concerning covenants, conditions, and restrictions of an airpark.
SB 5723 clarifies that city-owned property (and code city-owned property) is not bound by airpark land use restrictions that are stricter than the city's current zoning rules. The bill directly affects municipal governments and their property holdings by overriding conflicting airpark covenants with local zoning authority. Key provisions add new sections to state law stating such property must follow the city's zoning ordinance instead of more restrictive airpark rules. This is a procedural clarification, not a new policy, ensuring city-owned land aligns with local zoning standards. The bill is currently in committee review with a scheduled public hearing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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3
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1
Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing scheduled, but not heard in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
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