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AZ Rev Stat § 9-461 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461 - Definitions

9-461.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Aggregate"  means cinder,  crushed rock or stone,  decomposed granite,  gravel,  pumice,  pumicite and sand. 2. " General plan"  means a municipal statement of land development policies,  that may include maps,  charts,  graphs and text that set forth objectives,  principles and standards for local growth and redevelopment enacted under the provisions of this article or any prior statute. 3. " Municipal"  or " municipality"  means an incorporated city or town. 4. " Planning agency"  means the official body designated by local ordinance to carry out the purposes of this article and may be a planning department,  a planning commission,  a hearing officer,  the legislative body itself,  or any combination thereof. 5. " Right-of-way"  means any public right-of-way and includes any area required for public use pursuant to any general or specific plan. 6. " Specific plan"  means a detailed element of the general plan enacted under the provisions of this article or a prior statute. 7. " Street"  means streets,  highways,  freeways,  expressways,  avenues,  boulevards,  parkways,  roads,  lanes,  walks,  alleys,  viaducts,  subways,  tunnels,  bridges,  public access easements and rights-of-way. 8. " Subdivision regulations"  means a municipal ordinance regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions enacted under the provisions of article 6.2 of this chapter,  or any prior statute,  regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions. 9. " Zoning ordinance"  means a municipal ordinance regulating the use of land or structures,  or both,  under the provisions of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.01 - Planning agency; powers and duties

9-461.01.  Planning agency;  powers and duties A. The legislative body of a municipality may by ordinance establish a planning agency. B. The planning agency shall: 1. Develop and maintain a general plan. 2. Develop such specific plans as may be necessary to implement the general plan. 3. Periodically review the capital improvement program of the municipality. 4. Perform such other planning functions as the legislative body may provide. C. Each planning agency has the powers necessary to enable it to fulfill its planning functions as provided in this article. It may: 1. Contract for,  receive and utilize any grants or other financial assistance made available by a municipality,  a county,  the state or the federal government. 2. Contract with the state or federal government and any of its agencies,  or the legislative body of any municipality or county.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.02 - Planning commission; creation; limitations

9-461.02.  Planning commission;  creation;  limitations If a municipal planning commission is created,  the organization,  number of members,  the terms of office and the method of appointment and removal shall be as provided by local ordinance,  except that each municipal planning commission shall have at least five members.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.03 - Planning department

9-461.03.  Planning department A. The legislative body of any municipality may establish a planning department. The officers and employees that the legislative body deems necessary for the department shall be appointed by the appointing authority of the municipality. B. The appointing authority of each municipality may appoint a director of planning. C. The legislative body of any municipality may employ or contract with consultants for such services as it requires.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.04 - Financing

9-461.04.  Financing The municipal legislative body shall provide the funds,  equipment and accommodations necessary for the work of the planning agency of the municipality.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.07 - Administration of general plan

9-461.07.  Administration of general plan A. After the municipal legislative body has adopted a general plan,  or amendment thereto,  the planning agency shall undertake the following actions to encourage effectuation of the plan: 1. Investigate and make recommendations to the legislative body upon reasonable and practical means for putting into effect the general plan or part thereof in order that it will serve as a pattern and guide for the orderly growth and development of the municipality and as a basis for the efficient expenditure of its funds relating to the subjects of the general plan. The measures recommended may include plans,  regulations,  financial reports and capital budgets. 2. Render an annual report to the legislative body on the status of the plan and progress in its application. 3. Endeavor to promote public interest in and understanding of the general plan and regulations relating to it. 4. Consult and advise with public officials and agencies,  public utility companies,  civic,  educational,  professional and other organizations and citizens generally with relation to carrying out the general plan. B. Upon adoption of a general plan or part thereof,  each municipal officer,  department,  board or commission,  and each governmental body,  commission or board whose jurisdiction lies entirely or partially within the municipality,  whose functions include recommending,  preparing plans for or constructing major public works,  shall submit to an agency,  as designated by the respective municipal legislative body,  a list of the proposed public works located entirely or partially within the municipality recommended for planning,  initiation or construction during the ensuing fiscal year. The agency shall list and classify all such recommendations and shall prepare a coordinated program of proposed public works for the ensuing fiscal year. Such coordinated program shall be submitted to the municipal planning agency for review and report to such agency as to conformity with the adopted general plan or part thereof. C. No public real property may be acquired by dedication or otherwise for street,  square,  park or other public purposes,  no public real property may be disposed of,  no public street may be vacated or abandoned and no public building or structure may be constructed or authorized,  if an adopted general plan or part thereof applies thereto,  until the location,  purpose and extent of such acquisition or disposition,  such street vacation or abandonment,  or such public building or structure have been submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency as to conformity with such adopted general plan or part thereof. The planning agency shall render its report as to conformity with such adopted general plan or part thereof within forty days after the matter was submitted to it. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to acquisitions or abandonments for street widening or alignment projects of a minor nature if the legislative body so provides by ordinance or resolution.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.08 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.08 - Authority, scope of specific plans

9-461.08.  Authority,  scope of specific plans A. The planning agency may,  or if so directed by the legislative body shall,  prepare specific plans based on the general plan and drafts of such regulations,  programs and legislation as may in the judgment of the agency be required for the systematic execution of the general plan. The planning agency may recommend such plans and measures to the legislative body for adoption. B. Specific plans may,  in addition to recommended zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations,  include: 1. Regulations determining the location of buildings and other improvements with respect to existing rights-of-way,  floodplains and public facilities. 2. Regulations of the use of land,  buildings and structures,  the height and bulk of buildings and structures and the open spaces around buildings and structures. 3. Street and highway naming and numbering plans in order to establish the official names of streets and highways,  to remove conflicts,  duplication and uncertainty among such names,  and to provide an orderly system for the numbering of buildings and properties. 4. A plan and regulations determining the location of infrastructure service area boundaries,  consistent with the growth areas element of the general plan,  beyond which the municipality may limit or prescribe conditions on publicly financed extensions of water,  sewer and street improvements that are necessary to service needs generated by new development. The plan and regulations shall consider all elements of the general plan,  including the circulation and public facilities elements. For purposes of this paragraph,  publicly financed does not include special taxing district financing other than municipal or county improvement district revenues or bonds. The regulations shall also provide for: (a) Assigning or delegating administrative functions,  powers and duties to municipal officers. (b) Establishing the procedure for the initial infrastructure service area boundaries and the methodology and procedures for adjusting the boundaries. 5. Measures required to insure the execution of the general plan. 6. Other matters which will accomplish the purposes of this article,  including procedures for the administration of such regulations.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.09 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.09 - Procedure for adoption of specific plans and regulations

9-461.09.  Procedure for adoption of specific plans and regulations A. If a municipality has a planning commission,  the planning commission shall hold at least one public hearing on a specific plan or regulation prior to any hearing by the legislative body. Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given at least fifteen and not more than thirty calendar days before the hearing by: 1. Publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published or circulated in the municipality,  or if there is none,  by posting in at least ten public places in the municipality. 2. Such other manner in addition to publication as the municipality may deem necessary or desirable. B. A copy of any specific plan,  regulation or amendment together with the recommendation of the planning commission shall be submitted to the legislative body accompanied by a statement of the planning commission's reasons for such recommendation. C. Upon receipt of a copy of any proposed specific plan,  regulation or amendment of such plan or regulation,  the legislative body may by ordinance or resolution adopt the plan or regulation. Before adopting the proposed specific plan or regulation,  the legislative body shall hold at least one public hearing. Notice of the time and place of such hearing shall be given in the time and manner provided for the giving of notice of the hearing by the planning commission as provided in subsection A. The specific plan or regulation,  as adopted,  shall be designated as a specific plan or regulation. D. If the municipality does not have a planning commission,  the only procedural steps required for the adoption of a specific plan,  regulation or any amendment to a specific plan or regulation are those provided in this article for action by the legislative body.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.10 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.10 - Administration of specific plans and regulations

9-461.10.  Administration of specific plans and regulations A. The legislative body shall determine and establish administrative rules and procedures for the application and enforcement of specific plans and regulations. B. The legislative body may assign or delegate administrative powers and duties to the planning agency or any other agency,  as necessary,  and may create administrative agencies,  provide for other officials and for funds for the compensation of such officers,  employees and agencies and for the support of their work. C. No street may be improved and no sewers or connections or improvements may be laid or authorized in any street within any territory for which the legislative body has adopted a specific street or highway plan until the matter has been referred to the planning agency for a report as to conformity with the specific street or highway plan and a copy of the report has been filed with the legislative body,  unless one of the following conditions applies: 1. The street has been accepted,  opened or has otherwise received the legal status of a public street prior to the adoption of the plan. 2. The street corresponds with streets shown on the plan. 3. The street corresponds with streets shown on a subdivision map or record or survey approved by the legislative body. 4. The street corresponds with streets shown on a subdivision map previously approved by the planning commission. The report shall be submitted to the legislative body within forty days after the matter was referred to the planning agency.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.12 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.12 - Joint action; cooperation with state agencies; land and facilities use

9-461.12.  Joint action;  cooperation with state agencies;  land and facilities use A. Municipal and county planning commissions may upon approval of their respective legislative bodies hold joint meetings concerning matters and problems which are common or impacting upon such jurisdictions. B. Counties and municipal planning commissions,  or any combination thereof,  may make cooperative arrangements for a joint director of planning and for such other employees as may be required to operate a joint staff and may contract to render technical service to another commission in the same area. Such arrangements or contracts shall be approved by the legislative bodies having jurisdiction thereof. C. State departments,  agencies,  boards or commissions or any political subdivision intending to acquire,  dispose of,  or construct upon any real property within a municipality shall,  prior to such acquisition,  disposal,  or construction,  notify the affected municipality and cooperate to the fullest extent possible to insure conformity with the adopted general plan or part thereof. D. A county may enter into intergovernmental agreements under the provisions of title 11,  chapter 7,  article 3 with state departments,  agencies,  boards or commissions or with Indian tribes to jointly exercise powers relating to: 1. The means of applying county land use regulations,  including zoning and subdivision standards,  to projects developed by lessees and transferees of agencies and tribes. 2. The means of applying county adequate public facilities regulations pertaining to water,  sewer,  drainage,  roads,  parks and public safety,  including dedication and construction requirements and development fees,  to projects developed by lessees and transferees of agencies and Indian tribes.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.13 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.13 - Prohibited urban growth management requirements

9-461.13.  Prohibited urban growth management requirements (Caution: 1998 Prop. 105 applies) A. There shall not be a state mandate that a city,  charter city,  town or county: 1. Adopt by ordinance or otherwise any " growth management"  plan,  however denominated,  containing any provisions relating to such issues as mandatory development fees,  mandatory air and water quality controls and street and highway environmental impacts,  and requiring that,  before adoption,  the growth management plan,  amendments and exceptions be automatically referred to the voters for approval. 2. Establish or recognize,  formally or informally,  urban growth boundaries,  however denominated,  that effectively prevent new urban development and extension of public services outside those boundaries. 3. Apply or attempt to apply urban growth management restrictions or boundaries to lands owned or held in trust by this state,  unless specifically authorized by act of the legislature. B. There shall not be a state mandate that the attorney general file any action in any court in this state against any local government or official to enforce any provision prohibited by this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.14 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.14 - Public works project planning; utility input; definitions

9-461.14.  Public works project planning;  utility input;  definitions A. A city or town in the design phase of a public works project shall provide notice and opportunity for comment to all utilities the city or town believes may be impacted by the public works project for the purposes of: 1. Eliminating or minimizing the need for relocation of aerial,  surface and underground facilities of the impacted utilities and,  if relocation is unavoidable,  minimizing the relocation costs to the extent practicable relative to the cost of the public works project. 2. Minimizing subsequent reconstruction or modification of utility facilities after completion of the public works project. B. In addition to the requirements of subsection A of this section,  a city or town shall annually post on its website a capital improvement plan containing all public works projects scheduled to be constructed. For a city or town without a website,  the information shall be posted on the website operated by an association of cities and towns in this state. A utility may also request that the city or town annually provide a copy of the city or town's capital improvement plan and provide notice of any new projects not included in the plan or changes that advance the start date of any projects already in the plan. The utility shall designate the utility representative to receive the plan and any notice of changes that would add new projects or advance the start date of any projects already in the plan. C. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Public works project"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 12-1141. 2. " Utility"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 48-5107.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.15 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.15 - Requirement of planned community prohibited

9-461.15.  Requirement of planned community prohibited A. The planning agency of a municipality in exercising its authority pursuant to this title shall not require as part of a subdivision regulation or zoning ordinance that a subdivider or developer establish an association as defined in section 33-1802. A subdivider or developer shall not be penalized because a real estate subdivision or development does not constitute or include a planned community. B. A municipality may require a subdivider or developer to establish an association to maintain private,  common or community owned improvements that are approved and installed as part of a preliminary plat,  final plat or specific plan. A municipality shall not require that an association be formed or operated other than for the maintenance of common areas or community owned property. This subsection applies only to planned communities that are established in plats recorded after the effective date of this section. C. This section does not limit the subdivider or developer in the establishment or authority of any planned community established pursuant to title 33,  chapter 16 or limit a subdivider,  a developer or an association from requesting and entering into a maintenance agreement with a municipality.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-461.16 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-461.16 - Residential housing; requirements; fees; prohibition

9-461.16.  Residential housing;  requirements;  fees;  prohibition A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  a city or town shall not adopt a land use regulation or general or specific plan provision,  or impose as a condition for approving a building or use permit,  a requirement or fee that has the effect of establishing the sales or lease price for a residential housing unit or residential dwelling lot or parcel or that requires a residential housing unit or residential dwelling lot or parcel to be designated for sale or lease to any particular class or group of residents.  B. This section does not limit the authority of a city or town to adopt or enforce a land use regulation,  general or specific plan provision or condition of approval creating or implementing an incentive,  density bonus or other voluntary provision or condition designed to increase the supply of moderate or lower cost housing.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-462 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-462 - Definitions; general provisions concerning evidence

9-462.  Definitions;  general provisions concerning evidence A. In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Board of adjustment"  means the official body designated by local ordinance to hear and decide applications for variances from the terms of the zoning ordinance and appeals from the decision of the zoning administrator. 2. " Municipal"  or " municipality"  means an incorporated city or town. 3. " Planning agency"  means the official body designated by local ordinance to carry out the purposes of this article and may be a planning department,  a planning commission,  a hearing officer,  the legislative body itself or any combination thereof. 4. " Zoning administrator"  means the official responsible for enforcement of the zoning ordinance. 5. " Zoning ordinance"  means a municipal ordinance regulating the use of the land or structures,  or both,  as provided in this article. B. Formal rules of evidence or procedure which must be followed in court shall not be applied in zoning matters,  except to the extent that a municipality may provide therefor.