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AZ Rev Stat § 9-462.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-462.02 - Nonconformance to regulations; outdoor advertising change; enforcement

9-462.02.  Nonconformance to regulations;  outdoor advertising change;  enforcement A. The municipality may acquire by purchase or condemnation private property for the removal of nonconforming uses and structures. The elimination of such nonconforming uses and structures in a zoned district is for a public purpose. Nothing in an ordinance or regulation authorized by this article shall affect existing property or the right to its continued use for the purpose used at the time the ordinance or regulation takes effect,  nor to any reasonable repairs or alterations in buildings or property used for such existing purpose. B. A municipality shall not require as a condition for a permit or for any approval,  or otherwise cause,  an owner or possessor of property to waive the right to continue an existing nonconforming outdoor advertising use or structure without acquiring the use or structure by purchase or condemnation and paying just compensation unless the municipality,  at its option,  allows the use or structure to be relocated to a comparable site in the municipality with the same or a similar zoning classification,  or to another site in the municipality acceptable to both the municipality and the owner of the use or structure,  and the use or structure is relocated to the other site. The municipality shall pay for relocating the outdoor advertising use or structure including the cost of removing and constructing the new use or structure that is at least the same size and height. This subsection does not apply to municipal rezoning of property at the request of the property owner.  C. A municipality must issue a citation and file an action involving an outdoor advertising use or structure zoning or sign code violation within two years after discovering the violation. Such an action shall initially be filed with a court having jurisdiction to impose all penalties sought by the action and that jurisdiction is necessary for effective filing. Only the superior court has jurisdiction to order removal,  abatement,  reconfiguration or relocation of an outdoor advertising use or structure. Notwithstanding any other law,  a municipality shall not consider each day that an outdoor advertising use or structure is illegally erected,  constructed,  reconstructed,  altered or maintained as a separate offense unless the violation constitutes an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-462.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-462.03 - Amendment procedure

9-462.03.  Amendment procedure A. The governing body of the municipality shall adopt by ordinance a citizen review process that applies to all rezoning and specific plan applications that require a public hearing. The citizen review process shall include at least the following requirements: 1. Adjacent landowners and other potentially affected citizens will be notified of the application. 2. The municipality will inform adjacent landowners and other potentially affected citizens of the substance of the proposed rezoning. 3. Adjacent landowners and other potentially affected citizens will be provided an opportunity to express any issues or concerns that they may have with the proposed rezoning before the public hearing. B. A zoning ordinance that changes any property from one zone to another,  that imposes any regulation not previously imposed or that removes or modifies any such regulation previously imposed must be adopted following the procedure prescribed in the citizen review process and in the manner set forth in section 9-462.04.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-462.05 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-462.05 - Enforcement

9-462.05.  Enforcement A. The legislative body of a municipality has authority to enforce any zoning ordinance enacted pursuant to this article in the same manner as other municipal ordinances are enforced. B. If any building structure is erected,  constructed,  reconstructed,  altered,  repaired,  converted or maintained or any building,  structure or land is used in violation of the provisions of this article or of any ordinance adopted pursuant to the provisions of this article,  the legislative body of the municipality may institute any appropriate action to: 1. Prevent such unlawful erection,  construction,  reconstruction,  alteration,  repair,  conversion,  maintenance or use. 2. Restrain,  correct or abate the violation. 3. Prevent the occupancy of such building,  structure or land. 4. Prevent any illegal act,  conduct,  business or use in or about such premises. C. By ordinance,  the legislative body shall establish the office of zoning administrator. The zoning administrator is charged with responsibility for enforcement of the zoning ordinance. D. By ordinance,  the legislative body shall establish all necessary and appropriate rules and procedures governing application for zoning amendment,  review and approval of plans,  issuance of any necessary permits or compliance certificates,  inspection of buildings,  structures and lands and any other actions which may be considered necessary or desirable for enforcement of the zoning ordinance.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-462.07 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-462.07 - Extraterritorial jurisdiction

9-462.07.  Extraterritorial jurisdiction A. In any county not having a county zoning ordinance applicable to the unincorporated territory,  the legislative body of a municipality may exercise the zoning powers granted in this article both to territory within its corporate limits and to that which extends a distance of three contiguous miles in all directions of its corporate limits and is not located in a municipality. Any ordinance intended to have application beyond the corporate limits of the municipality shall expressly state the intention of such application. Such ordinance shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions set forth therein. B. The extraterritorial jurisdiction of two or more municipalities whose boundaries are less than six miles apart terminates at a boundary line equidistant from the respective corporate limits of such municipalities,  or at such line as is agreed to by the legislative bodies of the respective municipalities. C. As a prerequisite to the exercise of extraterritorial jurisdiction the membership of the planning agency charged with the preparation or administration of proposed comprehensive zoning regulations for the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be increased to include two additional members to represent the unincorporated area. Any additional member shall be a resident of the three mile area outside the corporate limits and be appointed by the legislative body of the county wherein the unincorporated area is situated. Any additional member shall have equal rights,  privileges and duties with the other members of the planning agency in all matters pertaining to the plans and regulations of the unincorporated area in which they reside,  both in preparation of the original plans and regulations and in consideration of any proposed amendments to such plans and regulations. D. If a municipal governing body adopts zoning regulations for the area outside its corporate limits,  it shall increase the membership of the board of adjustment by adding one or two additional members. Any such member shall be a resident of the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction outside the corporate limits and shall be appointed by the legislative body of the county wherein the unincorporated area is situated. Any such member shall have equal rights,  privileges,  and duties with other members of the board of zoning adjustment in all matters pertaining to the regulation of the unincorporated area in which they reside. The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the enlarged board is necessary to reverse any order,  requirement,  decision or determination of an administrative official charged with the enforcement of an ordinance. E. Any municipal legislative body exercising the powers granted by this section may provide for the enforcement of its regulations for the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction in the same manner as the regulations for the area within the municipality are enforced.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-462.08 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-462.08 - Hearing officer

9-462.08.  Hearing officer A. The legislative body of any municipality may establish the position of hearing officer and delegate to a hearing officer the authority to conduct hearings required by section 9-462.04 and on other matters as the legislative body may provide by ordinance. B. Hearing officers shall be appointed on the basis of training and experience which qualifies them to conduct hearings and make findings and conclusions on the matters heard.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-463.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-463.02 - Subdivision defined; applicability

9-463.02.  Subdivision defined;  applicability A. " Subdivision"  means improved or unimproved land or lands divided for the purpose of financing,  sale or lease,  whether immediate or future,  into four or more lots,  tracts or parcels of land,  or,  if a new street is involved,  any such property which is divided into two or more lots,  tracts or parcels of land,  or,  any such property,  the boundaries of which have been fixed by a recorded plat,  which is divided into more than two parts. " Subdivision"  also includes any condominium,  cooperative,  community apartment,  townhouse or similar project containing four or more parcels,  in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon,  but plats of such projects need not show the buildings or the manner in which the buildings or airspace above the property shown on the plat are to be divided. B. The legislative body of a municipality shall not refuse approval of a final plat of a project included in subsection A under provisions of an adopted subdivision regulation because of location of buildings on the property shown on the plat not in violation of such subdivision regulations or on account of the manner in which airspace is to be divided in conveying the condominium. Fees and lot design requirements shall be computed and imposed with respect to such plats on the basis of parcels or lots on the surface of the land shown thereon as included in the project. This subsection does not limit the power of such legislative body to regulate the location of buildings in such a project by or pursuant to a zoning ordinance. C. " Subdivision"  does not include the following: 1. The sale or exchange of parcels of land to or between adjoining property owners if such sale or exchange does not create additional lots. 2. The partitioning of land in accordance with other statutes regulating the partitioning of land held in common ownership. 3. The leasing of apartments,  offices,  stores or similar space within a building or trailer park,  nor to mineral,  oil or gas leases.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-463.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-463.03 - Violations

9-463.03.  Violations It is unlawful for any person to offer to sell or lease,  to contract to sell or lease or to sell or lease any subdivision or part thereof until a final plat thereof,  in full compliance with provisions of this article and of any subdivision regulations which have been duly recorded in the office of recorder of the county in which the subdivision or any portion thereof is located,  is recorded in the office of the recorder,  except that this shall not apply to any parcel or parcels of a subdivision offered for sale or lease,  contracted for sale or lease,  or sold or leased in compliance with any law or subdivision regulation regulating the subdivision plat design and improvement of subdivisions in effect at the time the subdivision was established. The county recorder shall not record a plat located in a municipality having subdivision regulations enacted under this article unless the plat has been approved by the legislative body of the municipality.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-463.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-463.04 - Extraterritorial jurisdiction

9-463.04.  Extraterritorial jurisdiction A. In any county not having county subdivision regulations applicable to the unincorporated territory,  the legislative body of any municipality may exercise the subdivision regulation powers granted in this article both to territory within its corporate limits and to that which extends a distance of three contiguous miles in all directions of its corporate limits and not located in a municipality. Any ordinance intended to have application beyond the corporate limits of the municipality shall expressly state the intention of such application. Such ordinance shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions set forth therein. B. The extraterritorial jurisdiction of two or more municipalities whose territorial boundaries are less than six miles apart terminates at a boundary line equidistant from the respective corporate limits of such municipalities,  or at such line as is agreed to by the legislative bodies of the respective municipalities. C. As a prerequisite to the exercise of extraterritorial jurisdiction,  the membership of the planning agency charged with the preparation or administration of proposed subdivision regulations for the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction shall be increased to include two additional members to represent the unincorporated area. Any additional member shall be a resident of the three mile area outside the corporate limits and be appointed by the legislative body of the county in which the unincorporated area is situated. Any such member shall have equal rights,  privileges and duties with the other members of the planning agency in all matters pertaining to the plans and regulations of the unincorporated area in which they reside,  both in preparation of the original plans and regulations and in consideration of any proposed amendments to such plans and regulations. D. Any municipal legislative body exercising the powers granted by this section may provide for the enforcement of its regulations for the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction in the same manner as the regulations for the area within the municipality are enforced.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-464 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-464 - Definition

9-464.  Definition In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires,  " open space lands or open area"  means any space or area characterized by great natural scenic beauty or whose existing openness,  natural condition or present state of use,  if retained,  would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources,  or the production of food and fiber.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-464.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-464.01 - Open space land acquisition

9-464.01.  Open space land acquisition The acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of open spaces or areas constitutes a public purpose for which public funds may be expended or advanced.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-468 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-468 - Solar construction permits; standards

9-468.  Solar construction permits;  standards A. Municipalities shall adopt the following standards for issuing permits for the use of certain solar energy devices: 1. For construction with solar photovoltaic systems that are intended to connect to a utility system,  the following apply: (a) The location of the photovoltaic system installation shall be indicated on the construction plans,  including the roof plan and elevation. (b) Photovoltaic panel mounting details shall be included in the installation plans. (c) The electrical diagrams shall include one-line and three-line diagrams. (d) For direct current to alternating current conversions,  the cut sheet and listings for inverters shall be included in the plans. (e) A municipality shall not require a stamp from a professional engineer for a solar photovoltaic system unless an engineering stamp is deemed necessary. If an engineering stamp is deemed necessary,  the municipality shall provide the permittee a written explanation of why the engineering stamp is necessary. 2. For solar water heating systems,  the following apply: (a) The location of the solar panel system shall be indicated on the construction plans,  including the roof plan and elevation,  and shall include mounting details for panel installation. (b) Construction plan notes shall include a requirement that solar water heating equipment be installed in compliance with applicable plumbing codes and as prescribed by a solar rating and certification corporation and any guidelines adopted by this state. (c) A municipality shall not require a stamp from a professional engineer for a single family solar water heating system unless an engineering stamp is deemed necessary. If an engineering stamp is deemed necessary,  the municipality shall provide the permittee a written explanation of why the engineering stamp is necessary. B. Any building or permit fee or charge assessed by a city or town for a building permit for solar construction must be attributable to and defray or cover the expense of the service for which the fee or charge is assessed. A fee or charge shall not exceed the actual cost of issuing a permit,  and a written,  itemized list of the individual costs associated with the permit fee shall be provided at the request of the permittee. C. Before adoption of a fee for service or an additional or separate charge pursuant to this section,  a city or town shall hold a public hearing on the issue with at least fifteen days' published notice. D. The method by which a city or town arrives at an assessed permit or plan fee must be published and made available to the public.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-471.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-471.01 - Dates of signatures on petition; time limitation for validity of signatures

9-471.01.  Dates of signatures on petition;  time limitation for validity of signatures A. Each person signing a petition for the annexation of territory to a city or town shall,  at the time he signs,  write upon the petition the date on which he signs the petition. B. A signature on a petition for annexation shall not be valid if the petition has not been filed or accepted for filing within two years after the date the signature was placed on the petition.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-471.03 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-471.03 - Return of certain land to county; procedures

9-471.03.  Return of certain land to county;  procedures A. Notwithstanding any other law,  territory may be deannexed,  severed and returned to the county by a city or town if the territory is a county owned park,  a park operated on public lands by a county as part of a management agreement or land owned by a flood control district. B. Notwithstanding any other law,  a public right-of-way that is partially located within a city or town and partially located within the unincorporated area of a county may be deannexed and severed from the city or town and returned to the county. C. The governing body of a city or town that intends to return the territory or public right-of-way to a county shall set forth by ordinance the legal description of the territory or public right-of-way and shall declare the deannexation and return of the territory or public right-of-way contingent on the fulfillment of the conditions of this section. D. The board of supervisors that intends to receive the territory or public right-of-way shall set a public hearing to determine if the public interest is served. The determination must include an analysis of the impacts of the requested deannexation. E. If the board of supervisors that intends to receive the territory or public right-of-way determines that the public interest is served by receiving the territory or public right-of-way,  the board of supervisors shall set forth by ordinance the legal description of the territory or public right-of-way and shall declare the return of the territory or public right-of-way contingent on fulfillment of the conditions of this section. F. The board of supervisors shall set a public hearing not less than thirty nor more than sixty days after the date the ordinance is filed. The board of supervisors shall notify by certified mail each owner of real property subject to taxation adjacent to the territory or public right-of-way that is proposed to be deannexed at least twenty days before the hearing. On the holding of the public hearing,  the board of supervisors may order that the territory or public right-of-way be returned as specified in the ordinance authorized by the city or town.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-471.04 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-471.04 - Annexation of territory partially or completely surrounded by city or town; definition

9-471.04.  Annexation of territory partially or completely surrounded by city or town;  definition A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article: 1. A city or town located in a county with a population of more than three hundred fifty thousand persons may annex any territory within an area that is surrounded by the city or town or that is bordered by the city or town on at least three sides if the landowner has submitted a request to the federal government to take ownership of the territory or hold the territory in trust.  2. The annexation of territory pursuant to this section is valid if approved by a majority vote of the governing body of the city or town. The annexation becomes immediately operative if it is approved by at least two-thirds of the governing body of the city or town. B. For the purposes of this section,  " submitted a request to the federal government"  means the landowner has made an application to the federal government as required by a specific federal statute or regulation.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-472 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-472 - Annexed territory as part of adjoining district

9-472.  Annexed territory as part of adjoining district All territory annexed to a city or town shall become a part of the district or districts of the city or town adjoining the territory so annexed.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-473 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-473 - Redistricting; representation

9-473.  Redistricting;  representation A. The common councils of incorporated cities and towns may redistrict and subdivide their territory into districts. B. Each district shall contain a nearly equal number of inhabitants at the time of the redistricting and shall consist of contiguous territory in as compact form as possible. The redistricting shall not be made within six months before a city,  town or district election. C. Each district shall be entitled to one councilman or representative in the governing body who is elected pursuant to chapter 7,  article 3 of this title.