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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.03 - Bond proceeds fund; debt service fund

11-681.03.
Bond proceeds fund;  debt service fund
A. If the county issues bonds under this article,  the board shall establish a bond proceeds fund consisting of the net proceeds received from the sale of the bonds. The county may use monies in the bond proceeds fund only for county judgment purposes.
B. The board shall establish a debt service fund designated and dedicated for repayment of the bonds,  bond related expenses and related expenses associated with redeeming the bonds,  consisting of county excise tax revenues pursuant to section 42-6112 and any other excise tax revenues pledged by the county for that purpose. Monies in the debt service fund may be used only for the purposes authorized by this article. The board may segregate the debt service fund into any number of accounts or subaccounts considered necessary to secure bonds issued under this article.
C. The county treasurer shall administer and account for the bond proceeds fund and the debt service fund.
D. No monies derived from selling bonds under this article or pledged or assigned to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds may be paid into,  or commingled with monies in,  the county general fund. The treasurer shall deposit all such monies in special accounts or in separate financial institutions that the board designates.
E. The monies in the bond proceeds fund and debt service fund shall be disbursed only as the board directs and according to the terms of any agreements with the holder or holders of the bonds.
F. This section does not limit the power of the board to agree in connection with the issuance of the bonds as to the custody and disposition of the monies received from selling bonds or from the county excise tax revenues pledged or assigned to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.04 - Securing principal and interest

11-681.04.
Securing principal and interest
In connection with issuing bonds authorized by this article and to enhance the security of the bonds,  the board by resolution may:
1. Segregate the debt service fund into one or more accounts and subaccounts.
2. Provide that the bonds issued under this article are secured by a first lien on the monies paid into the debt service fund and pledge and assign to or in trust for the benefit of the holder or holders of the bonds all or part of the monies in the debt service fund or an account or subaccount as necessary to secure and pay the principal,  the interest and any premium on the bonds as they come due.
3. Establish priorities among bondholders based on criteria adopted by the board.
4. Set aside,  regulate and dispose of reserves and sinking accounts.
5. Prescribe the procedure,  if any,  by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated,  the amount of bonds the holders of which must consent to and the manner in which the consent may be given.
6. Provide for payment of bond related expenses from the proceeds of the sale of the bonds or other revenues available to the board.
7. Provide for the services of trustees,  cotrustees,  agents,  consultants and other specialized services with respect to the bonds.
8. Provide additional security for the bonds in the form of a line of credit,  letter of credit,  insurance policy or other security and:
(a) Pay the cost of the additional security from amounts produced from the bond issue or from other available sources.
(b) Enter into reimbursement obligations in connection with the additional security.
9. Refund any bonds issued pursuant to this article,  if the new bonds are secured from the same source of revenues as the original bonds,  by issuing new bonds,  whether at or before maturity of the bonds being refunded.
10. Issue bonds partly to refund outstanding bonds and partly for any other purpose consistent with this article.
11. Take any other action that in any way may affect the security and protection of the bonds or interest on the bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.05 - Lien of pledge

11-681.05.
Lien of pledge
A. Any pledge made under this article is valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made.
B. The monies pledged and received by the board to be placed in the debt service fund are immediately subject to the lien of the pledge without any future physical delivery or further act. Any lien of any pledge is valid and binding against all parties who have claims of any kind against the county,  regardless of whether the parties have notice of the lien. The official resolution or trust indenture or any instrument by which this pledge is created,  when adopted by the board,  is notice to all concerned of the creation of the pledge,  and those instruments need not be recorded in any other place to perfect the pledge.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.06 - Bond purchase; cancellation

11-681.06.
Bond purchase;  cancellation
The board may purchase bonds for cancellation,  using any available monies,  at a price not exceeding the following:
1. If the bonds are redeemable at the time of purchase,  the applicable redemption price plus accrued interest to the next interest payment date.
2. If the bonds are not redeemable at the time of purchase,  the applicable redemption price on the first date on which the bonds become subject to redemption plus accrued interest to that date.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.08 - Use of surplus monies

11-681.08.
Use of surplus monies
A. If a balance remains in the bond proceeds fund after all county judgment purposes have been paid,  the remaining balance shall be used to reduce the county primary property tax levy in the following year.
B. If a balance remains in the debt service fund after the retirement and payment of all bonds,  interest and other charges related to bonds issued under this article,  the remaining balance shall be used to reduce the county primary property tax levy in the following year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.09 - Investment of monies in the bond proceeds fund and the debt service fund

11-681.09.
Investment of monies in the bond proceeds fund and the debt service fund
A. The board may authorize the county treasurer to invest monies in the bond proceeds fund in the manner prescribed by this section. The order directing an investment shall state a date on which the proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be needed for use,  and the treasurer shall make the investment in such a way as to mature at the specified date. All monies earned as interest or otherwise derived from the investment of the monies in the bond proceeds fund shall be credited to the debt service fund.
B. The board may authorize the county treasurer to invest and reinvest any monies in the debt service fund as provided by this section. All monies earned as interest or otherwise derived from the investment of the monies in the debt service fund shall be credited to that fund.
C. The monies in either the bond proceeds fund or the debt service fund may be invested and reinvested in any of the following:
1. United States treasury obligations.
2. Consolidated farm loan bonds.
3. Obligations issued by the federal intermediate credit banks or by bonds for cooperatives on authority of the farm credit act of 1933.
4. Any other obligations guaranteed by the United States government.
5. Any investments that are authorized by any other agencies of the United States government and that are authorized to secure public deposits.
6. State and local government series United States treasury securities.
7. The pooled investment funds established by the state treasurer pursuant to section 35-326.
8. State,  county or municipal bonds issued in this state and on which the payments of interest have not been deferred.
9. Investment agreements and repurchase agreements collateralized by investments described in paragraphs 1 through 5.
D. The board may place any restrictions on reinvestment yield on the bonds or on any monies pledged to pay the bonds if necessary to comply with federal income tax laws and regulations to gain any federal tax benefits available with respect to the bonds. Monies shall be invested under this section in a manner that avoids arbitrage penalties prescribed by federal law.
E. The purchase of the securities shall be made by the county treasurer on authority of a resolution of the board. The treasurer shall act as custodian of all securities purchased.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.10 - Characteristics of bonds; negotiable; obligation; legal investments; exemption from taxation

11-681.10.
Characteristics of bonds;  negotiable;  obligation;  legal investments;  exemption from taxation
A. Subject to any registration requirements,  the bonds issued under this article are fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the uniform commercial code regardless of whether the bonds actually constitute negotiable instruments under the uniform commercial code.
B. The bonds,  their transfer and the income from the bonds are at all times free from taxation in this state.
C. Bonds issued under this article:
1. Are payable only according to their terms.
2. Are obligations of the county,  and are not general,  special or other obligations of this state.
3. Do not constitute a general obligation debt of this state or of the county.
4. Are not enforceable against this state or the county nor is payment of the bonds enforceable out of any monies other than the revenue pledged and assigned to,  or in trust for the benefit of,  the holder or holders of the bonds.
5. Are government obligation securities suitable for investment by:
(a) Public officers and bodies of this state and of counties,  municipalities and other political subdivisions of this state.
(b) Insurance companies,  associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business.
(c) Financial institutions,  investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business.
(d) Fiduciaries.
(e) All other persons who are authorized to invest in government obligations.
6. Are securities that may be deposited with public officers or bodies of this state and counties,  municipalities and other political subdivisions of this state for purposes that require the deposit of government bonds or obligations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.11 - Effect of changing circumstances on bonds; agreement of state

11-681.11.
Effect of changing circumstances on bonds;  agreement of state
A. Bonds issued under this article remain valid and binding obligations of the county notwithstanding that before the delivery of the bonds any of the persons whose signatures appear on the bonds cease to be officers of the county.
B. An amendment of any provision in this article does not diminish or impair the validity of bonds issued under this article or the remedies and rights of bondholders.
C. This state pledges to and agrees with the bondholders that this state will not limit,  alter or impair the rights vested in the county to collect the monies,  including county excise tax revenues under section 42-6112,  or an equivalent source,  necessary to produce sufficient revenue to fulfill the terms of any agreements made with the holders of the bonds,  or in any way impair the rights and remedies of the bondholders,  until all bonds issued under this article,  together with interest on the bonds,  interest on any unpaid installments of principal or interest and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of the bondholders,  are fully met and discharged. The board may include this pledge and undertaking in its resolutions and indentures authorizing and securing its bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-681.12 - Validity of bonds; legal opinion

11-681.12.
Validity of bonds;  legal opinion
A. This article constitutes full authority for authorizing and issuing county judgment bonds without reference to any other law of this state. No other statute with regard to authorizing or issuing obligations or that in any way impedes or restricts performing the acts authorized by this article may be construed to apply to any proceedings taken or acts done pursuant to this article.
B. The board may submit bonds to be issued under this article to the county attorney or other legal counsel after all proceedings for authorizing the bonds have been completed. Within fifteen days after submission,  the county attorney or counsel shall examine and pass on the validity of the bonds and the regularity of the proceedings. If counsel determines that the bonds and proceedings comply with this article,  and if the bonds when delivered and paid for will constitute binding and legal obligations of the county,  the county attorney or counsel shall render a legal opinion in substance that the bonds are issued according to the constitution and laws of this state.
C. The bonds shall recite that they are regularly issued pursuant to this article. That recital,  together with the legal opinion under subsection B,  constitutes prima facie evidence of the legality and validity of the bonds. From and after the sale and delivery of the bonds,  they are incontestable by any party.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-701 - Formation of authority

11-701.
Formation of authority
A. The board of supervisors of a county may establish a county sports authority to include the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county. To establish the authority the board of supervisors shall adopt a resolution stating:
1. The name of the proposed authority.
2. The boundaries of the proposed authority,  which shall be coterminous with the boundaries of the county.
3. The necessity for the authority,  including a statement that the public interest,  convenience and necessity will be promoted by establishing the authority.
4. A general statement of the sports facilities and the services to be provided by the authority.
5. Such other matters as the board deems necessary.
B. The resolution shall set a date for a hearing on the resolution,  not less than twenty-one nor more than forty days from the date of the resolution. The notice of the hearing shall contain substantially all the information contained in the resolution and shall be published once each week for at least three consecutive weeks before the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. The board shall meet at the time and place fixed for the hearing. At the hearing the board shall hear all persons who wish to appear in favor of or against establishing the authority.
C. If,  after the hearing,  it appears to the board that the public interest,  convenience and necessity will be served by establishing the authority the board shall declare its findings and order the formation of the authority under the designated corporate name. The board shall file a certified copy of the proceedings with the county recorder.
D. A party aggrieved by the action of the board under this section may bring an action in the superior court in the county in which the authority is located to set aside the action of the board. The action must be instituted not more than thirty-five days after entry of the order forming the authority.
E. The board of supervisors may pay the necessary costs incurred in connection with the formation of the authority from any monies available for that purpose.
F. If established,  the authority is a body corporate with the powers and immunities of a municipal corporation for the purposes of implementing this chapter,  including exemption of its property and bonds from taxation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-703 - Using university property

11-703.
Using university property
The board of directors may enter into one or more intergovernmental agreements pursuant to chapter 7,  article 3 of this title with the Arizona board of regents or with any institution under its jurisdiction in the county to lease university real or personal property. Any such lease may authorize the authority to sublease the property for any activity suited to the property,  including sporting events. In addition,  the board of directors,  pursuant to section 11-702,  subsection C,  paragraph 6,  may acquire ownership of or an ownership interest in any such property. Subject to the provisions of title 4,  the board of directors may permit and regulate the sale,  use and consumption of alcoholic beverages at events held on property acquired,  leased or subleased under this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-705 - Annual budget

11-705.
Annual budget
A. Not later than June 30 each year the board of directors shall hold a public hearing to adopt and submit to the board of supervisors a budget for the following fiscal year which shall include:
1. Receipts during the past fiscal year.
2. Expenditures during the past fiscal year.
3. Estimates of amounts necessary for administration and operation expenses during the following fiscal year including amounts proposed for:
(a) Recurring items of expense.
(b) Capital items.
(c) Unanticipated contingencies and emergencies.
(d) Events to be promoted by the authority in the following fiscal year.
4. Anticipated revenue to the authority in the following fiscal year.
5. A complete asset and liability statement.
6. A statement of profit or loss from operations.
7. Cash on hand as of the date the budget is adopted and the anticipated balance at the end of the current fiscal year.
8. An itemized statement of commitments,  reserves and anticipated obligations for the following fiscal year.
9. The amount budgeted for scholarships.
B. The budget may be amended during the year to account for unanticipated revenues received after the budget is adopted.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-706 - Termination of the authority

11-706.
Termination of the authority
The board of supervisors may terminate an authority established under this chapter if it determines that the authority is no longer in the public interest,  convenience or necessity. The termination procedures are the same as prescribed in section 11-701 for establishing the authority. The termination is effective from and after the following June 30. On termination the county assumes all outstanding liabilities and obligations and acquires all assets of the authority.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-722 - Bond obligations of the authority

11-722.
Bond obligations of the authority
Bonds issued under this article are obligations of the county sports authority,  are payable only according to their terms and are not obligations general,  special or otherwise of this state or the county. The bonds do not constitute a legal debt of this state or the county and are not enforceable against this state or the county. Payment of the bonds is not enforceable out of any monies other than the income and revenue pledged and assigned to,  or in trust for the benefit of,  the holder or holders of the bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-723 - Certification of bonds by county attorney

11-723.
Certification of bonds by county attorney
The board shall submit any bonds issued under this article to the county attorney after all proceedings for their authorization have been completed. On submission the county attorney shall examine and pass on the validity of the bonds and the regularity of the proceedings. If the proceedings comply with this article,  and if he determines that,  when delivered and paid for,  the bonds will constitute binding and legal obligations of the board,  the county attorney shall certify on the back of each bond,  in substance,  that it is issued according to the constitution and laws of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-724 - County sports authority bonds as legal investments

11-724.
County sports authority bonds as legal investments
County sports authority bonds issued under this article are securities in which public officers and bodies of this state and of municipalities and political subdivisions of this state,  all companies,  associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business,  all financial institutions,  investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business,  all fiduciaries and all other persons who are authorized to invest in obligations of the county may properly and legally invest. The bonds are also securities which may be deposited with public officers or bodies of this state and municipalities and political subdivisions of this state for purposes which require the deposit of state or county bonds or obligations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-731 - Limitation on powers and duties of a county sports authority

11-731.
Limitation on powers and duties of a county sports authority
A. All jurisdiction,  powers,  duties and authority of all cities located within any county which establishes a county sports authority pursuant to section 11-701 shall continue in full force and effect and shall remain unchanged and undiminished by virtue of the creation of the county sports authority.
B. To the extent any conflict exists between the jurisdiction,  power,  duties and authority of a county sports authority and any city located within the county which established such county sports authority pursuant to section 11-701,  the jurisdiction,  powers,  duties and authority of such city shall prevail,  control and be superior.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-801 - Definitions

11-801.
Definitions
In this chapter,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Aggregate"  means cinder,  crushed rock or stone,  decomposed granite,  gravel,  pumice,  pumicite and sand.
2. " Area of jurisdiction"  means that part of the county outside the corporate limits of any municipality.
3. " Board"  means the board of supervisors.
4. " Commission"  means the county planning and zoning commission.
5. " Indian reservation"  means all lands that are held in trust by the United States for the exclusive use and occupancy of Indian tribes by treaty,  law or executive order and that are currently recognized as Indian reservations by the United States department of the interior.
6. " Inspector"  means the county zoning inspector.
7. " Newspaper of general circulation in the county seat"  means a daily or weekly newspaper if any is published in the county seat.
8. " Rezoning"  means a change in the zoning ordinance changing the zoning district boundaries within an area previously zoned.
9. " Zoning district"  means any portion of a county in which the same set of zoning regulations applies.
10. " Zoning ordinance"  means an ordinance that is adopted by the board of supervisors and that contains zoning regulations together with a map setting forth the precise boundaries of zoning districts within which the various zoning regulations are effective.
11. " Zoning regulations"  means provisions that govern the use of land or buildings,  or both,  the height and location of buildings,  the size of yards,  courts and open spaces,  the establishment of setback lines and such other matters as may otherwise be authorized under this chapter and that the board deems suitable and proper.
12. " Zoning regulations amendment"  means a change in the zoning ordinance that modifies,  adds to,  transfers or repeals one or more zoning regulations or that adds one or more zoning regulations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-803 - Consultants; employees; use of services by city or town

11-803.
Consultants;  employees;  use of services by city or town
A. The board may contract with consultants for services as may be required,  employ those persons and provide monies as it deems necessary to carry on the work of the commission and the enforcement of this chapter.
B. If a consultant or employees,  or both,  are provided to carry on county planning work as prescribed in this chapter,  the regularly appointed planning and zoning commission of an incorporated city or town within the county may request the services of the consultant or employees,  or both,  for consultation and advice,  including the preparation or review of comprehensive plans,  zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations within the boundaries of the incorporated city or town. The board,  if it deems it proper after consultation with the commission,  may make those services available as mutually agreed to by the board,  commission and the affected city or town.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-806 - Rural planning areas; rural planning zones; formation

11-806.
Rural planning areas;  rural planning zones;  formation
A. In counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons,  the board of supervisors shall receive petitions to form a rural planning area that are signed by persons who own real property in any specific portion of the county outside the corporate boundaries of any cities and towns. Owners of a majority of the acres of real property in the proposed planning area must sign the petition. Participation in the rural planning area is voluntary,  and any person may withdraw real property owned by the person from the planning area. The board of supervisors shall encourage voluntary participation in the planning area and shall aid the planning areas in providing a sound factual and policy basis for planning. The recommendations of rural planning areas shall emphasize voluntary,  nonregulatory incentives for compliance and accommodation of continuing traditional rural and agricultural enterprises. Rural planning areas shall transmit their recommendations to the board of supervisors for its consideration for inclusion in the county comprehensive plan.
B. In any county with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons,  any cities and towns and the county sharing a multijurisdictional area with a combined population of more than fifty thousand but less than one hundred thousand persons,  according to the most recent office of economic opportunity estimates,  may voluntarily form rural planning zones to develop coordinated and comprehensive regional plans.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-807 - Specific zoning plans; adoption; administration; contents

11-807.
Specific zoning plans;  adoption;  administration;  contents
A. The board or commission of a county with a population of less than two million persons may prepare specific zoning plans for designated parcels of land,  which shall include a text and maps of a land use plan and specific zoning,  sign,  street and other regulations for implementation of the county master plans. All property owners within the boundaries of the specific zoning plan shall give written consent before the plan may be established. A specific zoning plan shall not be adopted if it creates an area that is not within the plan but is completely surrounded by the plan boundaries.
B. A specific zoning plan may be adopted or amended after notice and hearings before the commission and board as provided in section 11-813. If the board adopts a specific zoning plan,  it shall establish administrative rules and procedures for the application and enforcement of the plan and may assign or delegate administrative functions,  powers and duties for the plan to county officers and officials.
C. A specific zoning plan shall include text,  maps and illustrations specifying all of the following:
1. The distribution,  location and extent of land uses,  including open space.
2. The distribution,  location,  extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation,  sewage and solid waste disposal,  drainage and other facilities necessary to provide for the land uses described in the specific zoning plan.
3. Standards by which development shall proceed and,  if applicable,  requirements for conservation,  development and utilization of natural resources.
4. A statement of whether the specific zoning plan is consistent with the comprehensive plan required by section 11-804.
5. Any other matters necessary or desirable for implementation of the specific zoning plan.
D. All specific zoning plans adopted under this article shall be consistent with and conform to the adopted comprehensive plan.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-808 - Infrastructure service area boundaries; notice; hearing; adoption

11-808.
Infrastructure service area boundaries;  notice;  hearing;  adoption
A. The county planning and zoning commission may prepare a plan and provide regulations determining the location of infrastructure service area boundaries consistent with the growth area element of the comprehensive plan beyond which the county may limit or prescribe conditions on publicly financed extensions of water,  sewer and street improvements. The plan and regulations shall consider all elements of the comprehensive plan,  including the circulation and public facilities elements. For the purposes of this subsection,  publicly financed does not include special taxing district financing other than municipal or county improvement district revenues or bonds. The regulations shall also include components that:
1. Assign or delegate administrative functions,  powers and duties to county officers and employees.
2. Identify the procedure for determining the initial infrastructure service area boundaries.
3. Identify the methodology and procedures for adjusting the infrastructure service area boundaries.
B. Before recommending the plan and regulations,  or any part,  amendment,  extension or addition,  to the board of supervisors,  the commission shall hold at least one public hearing on the service area boundaries,  after giving at least fifteen days' notice by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county seat and in a newspaper of general circulation in the area to be affected,  if that area is other than the county seat.
C. The board of supervisors shall adopt any such plan and regulations and amendments by resolution.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-809 - Public works project planning; utility input; definitions

11-809.
Public works project planning;  utility input;  definitions
A. A county in the design phase of a public works project shall provide notice and opportunity for comment to all utilities the county 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 county shall annually post on its website a capital improvement plan containing all public works projects scheduled to be constructed. A utility may also request that the county annually provide a copy of a county'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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-810 - Requirement of planned community prohibited

11-810.
Requirement of planned community prohibited
A. A county planning and zoning commission in exercising its authority pursuant to this title shall not require as part of a subdivision approval 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 county 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 county 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 county.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-816 - Boards of adjustment; powers; appeals

11-816.
Boards of adjustment;  powers;  appeals
A. There shall be one or more boards of adjustment in each county. The board of supervisors may establish one board of adjustment that has jurisdiction countywide and that is composed of one member who is a resident of each supervisorial district or one board of adjustment in each supervisorial district that has jurisdiction in that supervisorial district and that is composed of not less than three nor more than five members,  each of whom is a resident of that supervisorial district. The members of each board shall be appointed for staggered terms of four years each.
B. The board of adjustment may:
1. Interpret the zoning ordinance if the meaning of any word,  phrase or section is in doubt,  if there is dispute between the appellant and enforcing officer or if the location of a district boundary is in doubt.
2. Allow a variance from the terms of the ordinance if,  owing to peculiar conditions,  a strict interpretation would work an unnecessary hardship and if in granting the variance the general intent and purposes of the zoning ordinance will be preserved.
3. If authorized by the board of supervisors,  review decisions by a hearing officer who hears and determines zoning violations pursuant to section 11-815 and render a final decision. Subsections C and D of this section do not apply to this paragraph. Judicial review of the final decision by the board of adjustment shall be pursuant to title 12,  chapter 7,  article 6.
C. Appeals to a board of adjustment may be taken by any person who feels that there is error or doubt in the interpretation of the ordinance or that due to unusual circumstances attaching to the person's property an unnecessary hardship is being inflicted on the person. The appeal shall state whether it is a plea for an interpretation or a variance and the grounds for the appeal.
D. Any person aggrieved in any manner by an action of a board of adjustment may appeal within thirty days to the superior court,  and the matter shall be heard de novo.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-818 - Disclosure of filings; military electronics range; definition

11-818.
Disclosure of filings;  military electronics range;  definition
A. A county that contains any portion of a military electronics range as delineated in the military electronics range map prepared by the state land department pursuant to section 37-102 shall notify the office of the installation commander when an application is deemed complete by the county to do any of the following within any portion of the military electronics range:
1. Rezone the property.
2. Issue a building or other development permit,  including an application for construction or installation of a publicly or privately operated utility,  for the property.
3. Subdivide the property or otherwise divide the property,  including any land division into five or fewer lots,  whether for residential,  industrial,  commercial or any other use.
B. If the proposed land use change described in subsection A of this section does not require a public hearing,  this subsection shall not be construed to allow or require a public hearing by the county on written comments by the installation. If the installation chooses to make official comments on the proposed land use change,  those comments shall be made in writing and received by the county seven days before the first public hearing on the proposed land use change. If the installation chooses not to submit official comments,  and if there is a hearing,  the county shall note at the public hearing on the proposed land use change that the installation has not indicated an objection to the proposed land use change.
C. The county shall provide notice to the office of the installation commander pursuant to this section by providing a copy of the application and the relevant documentation that is necessary to adequately describe the proposed land use change as it relates to the military operations at the installation. This documentation shall include a basic outline of the procedures the county uses when processing land use change applications and deadlines for submitting official comments.
D. This section shall not be construed to allow or require a county to deny any use or occupancy permit,  building permit,  zoning approval or any other permit,  approval or other authorization based on the existence of the military electronics range or its proximity to a parcel of real estate.
E. This section shall not be construed to require a county to meet the notification requirements of this section if the state land department has not prepared a map of the military electronics range.
F. For the purposes of this section,  " military electronics range"  means the geographically defined area in which electronic communication,  monitoring or other devices are routinely tested as a part of the military mission of a military installation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-819 - Residential housing; requirements; fees; prohibition

11-819.
Residential housing;  requirements;  fees;  prohibition
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  a county shall not adopt a land use regulation or general 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 county 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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-820 - Restriction on regulation; home-based businesses; exception; definitions

11-820.
Restriction on regulation;  home-based businesses;  exception;  definitions
A. Any ordinance authorized by this chapter shall not restrict or otherwise regulate the owner of a home-based business that holds a valid license from:
1. Making residential property improvements to add doors,  shelving or display racks for use by the home-based business.
2. Displaying a temporary commercial sign on the residential property during business hours,  if the sign is not more than twenty-four inches by twenty-four inches.
3. Selling or offering for sale any goods.
4. Generating traffic,  parking or delivery activity that does not cause on-street parking congestion or a substantial increase in traffic through the residential area.
5. Having more than one client on the property at one time.
6. Employing any of the following:
(a) Residents of the primary dwelling.
(b) Immediate family members.
(c) One or two individuals who are not residents of the primary dwelling or immediate family members.
B. This section does not preclude a county from imposing reasonable operating requirements on a home-based business or a residential property used by a home-based business.
C. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Goods"  means any merchandise,  equipment,  products,  supplies or materials.
2. " Home-based business"  means any business for the limited manufacture,  provision or sale of goods or services that is owned and operated by the owner or tenant of the residential property.
3. " Immediate family member"  means a spouse,  child,  sibling,  parent,  grandparent,  grandchild,  stepparent,  stepchild or stepsibling whether related by adoption or blood.
4. " License"  means any permit,  certificate,  approval,  registration,  charter or similar form of authorization that is required by law and that is issued by any agency,  department,  board or commission of this state or of any political subdivision of this state for the purpose of operating a business in this state or to an individual who provides a service to any person and the license is required to perform that service.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-820.02 - Assisted living homes; distance requirements; administrative procedure; notice; definition

11-820.02.
Assisted living homes;  distance requirements;  administrative procedure;  notice;  definition
A. If a county has a zoning regulation that restricts the distance between assisted living homes,  the county shall establish an administrative procedure in which a deviation from the separation requirement may be granted as a reasonable accommodation under the fair housing act (P.L. 90-281;  82 Stat. 81;  42 United States Code section 3604).
B. On registration as an assisted living home or when a land use application for an assisted living home is filed,  the county shall provide written notice of the administrative procedure to request a reasonable accommodation as prescribed in subsection A of this section.
C. If a county has a zoning regulation that restricts the distance between assisted living homes,  the distance shall be measured on a linear foot basis from lot line to lot line.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " assisted living home"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-401.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-820.03 - Accessory dwelling unit; park model trailer; definitions

11-820.03.
Accessory dwelling unit;  park model trailer;  definitions
A. A county shall allow the use of a park model trailer as an accessory dwelling unit for use as a single-family residence in a location zoned for one dwelling unit per three acres or greater unless the parcel is located in a high noise or accident potential zone as defined in section 28-8461. Compliance with the applicable zoning requirements prescribed in title 28,  chapter 25,  article 7 shall be required for parcels located in a high noise or accident potential zone. The park model trailer shall be on a semi-permanent or permanent foundation that has utility connections. All drainage,  floodplain,  sanitary sewer or septic waste disposal requirements and all other zoning standards established pursuant to this chapter shall be met. A county may require a building permit and inspection for installation of a park model trailer. The county may review and allow for additions,  such as decks and stairs,  to the park model trailer.
B. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Accessory dwelling unit"  means an independent dwelling unit that includes a kitchen and that is located on the same lot as a single-family housing unit,  duplex,  triplex,  townhome or other housing unit.
2. " Park model trailer"  means a trailer that is a structure built on a single chassis,  mounted on wheels and designed to be connected to the utilities necessary for operating installed fixtures and appliances and that has a gross interior area of at least three hundred twenty square feet and not more than four hundred square feet when prepared for occupancy.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-861.01 - Single family residences; solar water heating requirement

11-861.01.
Single family residences;  solar water heating requirement
A. Any code adopted pursuant to this article may contain a provision requiring new single family residences in the county to be designed to facilitate the future installation of solar water heating equipment.
B. The phrase " facilitate the future installation"  as used in subsection A means to provide readily accessible piping to allow for pipe fittings that will allow future connection into the system of solar water heating equipment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-862 - Advisory board; appointment; terms; duties

11-862.
Advisory board;  appointment;  terms;  duties
A. Any code adopted pursuant to this article shall contain a provision for an advisory board consisting of at least five members in order to determine the suitability of alternative materials and construction and to permit interpretations of the provisions of such code. The advisory board shall consist of at least five but not more than seven members and shall include at least members from the following categories,  to the extent the persons meeting the qualifications are available within the county and are residents of such county:
1. An architect duly licensed in the state of Arizona.
2. A professional engineer duly licensed in the state of Arizona.
3. A general contractor duly licensed in the state of Arizona.
4. A person representing the public and a resident of the county.
5. A person engaged in the electrical,  mechanical or plumbing trade.
B. If the advisory board consists of more than five members,  the additional members may be engaged in the construction and design industry.
C. The county official charged with the enforcement of the code shall serve,  without vote,  as an ex officio member of the board and shall act as secretary.
D. Each appointee shall have substantial experience in the field covered by the particular code. Except as provided in subsection F of this section,  members of the advisory board shall be appointed by the board of supervisors. Members shall be appointed for a term of four years,  staggered so that at least one but no more than two terms expire each year. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner in which original appointments are required to be made.
E. The functions and duties of the advisory board may be specified by regulation by the board of supervisors.
F. If the county and a city or town contract to provide for enforcement of codes pursuant to section 11-863,  by intergovernmental agreement pursuant to chapter 7,  article 3 of this title,  the manner in which appointments are made to the advisory board may be specified in the agreement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-863 - Contract by county and city for enforcement; rules and regulations; fees for permits

11-863.
Contract by county and city for enforcement;  rules and regulations;  fees for permits
A. Any county may contract with a city or town to provide for enforcement of such codes or rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
B. The board may adopt necessary rules and regulations for the enforcement of any code adopted under this article,  provided that any such rules or regulations relating to inspections shall require that such inspections be made at the earliest reasonable time.
C. The board may establish and charge reasonable fees for permits issued and inspections made pursuant to any code.