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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-433 - Voluntary contributions; payment; interest on delinquent payments

9-433.
Voluntary contributions;  payment;  interest on delinquent payments
A. On or before April 1 of each year each city,  town or successor political subdivision that elects to make voluntary contributions under section 9-432 shall notify the county assessor of the county in which the property is located of its election to make a contribution under this article.
B. The city,  town or political subdivision shall pay to the county treasurer of the county in which the property is located one-half of the amount determined pursuant to section 42-15253 not later than the first Monday in November and the other one-half not later than the first Monday in May of the next year. The city or town shall make these payments solely from the revenues of any utility undertaking as defined in section 9-521. The payments shall be treated as an expense of operation and maintenance of the utility undertaking. If the city or town has no utility undertaking or discontinues ownership of its utility undertaking after purchase of the land,  the payments shall be made solely from proceeds of excise taxes collected by the city or town or levied and collected by this state and distributed to the city or town.
C. Payments that are not paid when due under this section bear simple interest at the rate of sixteen per cent per year.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-441 - Definitions

9-441.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Housing"  means any structure suitable for residence by an individual or family.
2. " Housing development area"  means an area within a municipality that is declared by the local governing body to be in serious need of housing and that is declared to be in need of the expenditure of public monies to assist the development of housing in the area.
3. " Housing development project"  means any undertaking related to real property,  structures or improvements in a housing development area,  for the purpose of establishing housing and other facilities necessary or incidental to the housing and primarily for the use of those residing in the housing.
4. " Local governing body"  means the council or legislative body charged with governing the municipality.
5. " Municipality"  means an incorporated city or town.
6. " Obligee"  includes any bondholder,  any agents or trustees for any bondholders or any lessor demising to the municipality property used in connection with a housing development project,  or any assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest or any part of the lessor's interest,  and the federal government when it is a party to any contract with the municipality.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-441.01 - Public purpose; declaration of housing development area by local governing body

9-441.01.
Public purpose;  declaration of housing development area by local governing body
A. It is a valid public purpose of municipalities to assist in providing for the acquisition,  construction or rehabilitation of housing and other facilities necessary or incidental to the housing and primarily for the use of those residing in the housing,  in areas that are declared by the municipality to be housing development areas,  and public monies may be spent for these purposes in these areas.
B. Before exercising any of the powers conferred on municipalities by this article,  the local governing body shall adopt a resolution finding that a shortage of housing exists in a certain area of the municipality,  that the area is declared to be a housing development area and that assisting in the development of housing in the area is in the interests of the public health,  safety,  morals or welfare of the residents of the municipality. The resolution shall also establish the boundaries of the housing development area,  provided that the local governing body may not approve a housing development plan if doing so would result in more than twenty per cent of the geographical area of the municipality being included in housing development areas.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-441.02 - Powers of municipalities

9-441.02.
Powers of municipalities
A. A municipality has the authority to carry out the provisions of this article,  including the following:
1. Enter into contracts or leases with developers of housing development projects containing covenants,  restrictions and conditions regarding the use of the property for residential purposes.
2. Finance or refinance,  by loan,  grant,  lease or otherwise contract with private developers to,  construct,  purchase,  acquire,  own,  modify,  maintain,  improve,  sell,  operate,  develop or manage housing development projects,  and pay the costs of any housing development project from the proceeds of bonds or other obligations of the municipality or any other monies of the municipality,  or from any contributions or loans by persons,  corporations,  partnerships or other entities,  all of which the municipality is authorized to receive,  accept and use.
3. Encourage and promote the improvement and revitalization of a housing development area and make,  contract for or otherwise cause to be made long-range proposals for the housing development area.
4. Enter into contracts necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article.
5. Do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers conferred by this article,  except acquire real property by eminent domain for the purpose of this article unless a property owner voluntarily offers the property owner's real property for sale.
B. This section does not affect the authority of local governing bodies to acquire property by eminent domain in slum or blighted areas established under title 36.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-441.04 - Additional security for bonds

9-441.04.
Additional security for bonds
A. In connection with the issuance of bonds pursuant to section 9-441.03,  or the incurring of obligations under leases,  and in order to secure the payment of these bonds or obligations,  a municipality,  in addition to its other powers,  may:
1. 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 shall consent to and the manner in which the consent may be given.
2. Vest in any obligees the right to enforce the payment of the bonds or any covenants securing or relating to the bonds.
3. Vest in any obligee holding a specified amount of such bonds the right,  in the event of a default,  to take possession of and use,  operate and manage any housing development area or any part of the area,  title to which is in the municipality,  or any monies connected with the development,  to collect the rents and revenues arising from the development and to dispose of the monies in accordance with the agreement of the municipality with such obligees.
4. Provide for the powers and duties of the obligees and limit the liabilities of the obligees.
5. Provide the terms and conditions on which the obligees may enforce any covenant or rights securing or relating to the bonds.
6. Exercise all or any part or combination of the powers granted by this subsection.
7. Make covenants and do any and all acts and things necessary,  convenient or desirable to secure its bonds,  or,  in the discretion of the municipality,  as will tend to make the bonds more marketable even if the covenants,  acts or things are not enumerated in this section.
B. A municipality,  by its resolution,  trust indenture,  mortgage,  lease or other contract,  may confer on any obligee holding or representing a specified amount in bonds issued pursuant to section 9-441.03 the right,  in addition to all rights that may otherwise be conferred,  on the happening of an event of default as defined in such resolution or instrument,  by an action or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction,  both of the following:
1. To require the municipality and its officials,  agents and employees to account as if it and they were the trustees of an express trust.
2. To obtain the appointment of a receiver of any housing development area of the municipality or any part of the area,  title to which is in the municipality,  and of the rents and profits from the development.
C. If a receiver is appointed,  the receiver may enter and take possession of,  carry out,  operate and maintain the housing development area or any part of the area and collect and receive all fees,  rents,  revenues or other charges and shall keep monies in a separate account and apply them in accordance with the obligations of the municipality as the court directs.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-441.05 - Construction of bond provisions

9-441.05.
Construction of bond provisions
This article without reference to other statutes,  constitutes full authority for the authorization and issuance of bonds under section 9-441.03. Except as provided in section 9-441.07,  bonds authorized under this article are not subject to the provisions of any other state law or charter relating to the issuance or sale of bonds.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-441.06 - Certification of bonds by attorney general

9-441.06.
Certification of bonds by attorney general
A. Any bonds to be issued under section 9-441.03 may be submitted to the attorney general after all proceedings for issuance of the bonds have been taken. On submission of the proceedings to the attorney general,  the attorney general shall examine into and pass upon the validity of the bonds and the regularity of all proceedings in connection with the bonds.
B. If the proceedings conform to this article and are otherwise regular in form,  and if the bonds when delivered and paid for will constitute binding and legal obligations enforceable according to their terms,  the attorney general shall certify in substance on the back of each of the bonds that it is issued in accordance with the constitution and laws of this state.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-441.07 - Use of municipal revenue powers to provide monies for project

9-441.07.
Use of municipal revenue powers to provide monies for project
Every municipality may use its monies for the purposes of aiding in the planning,  undertaking or carrying out of a housing development project in its area of operations. To obtain monies for this purpose,  every municipality,  in addition to other powers set forth in this article,  may levy taxes,  incur indebtedness and issue bonds in amounts the local governing body determines by resolution are necessary for the purpose of raising monies for use in connection with a housing development project. Any bonds to be issued by the municipality pursuant to this section shall be issued in the manner and within the limitations prescribed by the laws of this state for the issuance and authorization of bonds for public purposes generally.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-451 - Procedure for vacating cemeteries

9-451.
Procedure for vacating cemeteries
A. When a cemetery or ground used as a cemetery within the corporate limits of a city or town has been abandoned and ceases to be used for such purposes,  or when in the judgment of the governing body of the city or town,  the cemetery or ground so used is unfit or unsuited for cemetery purposes,  or becomes obnoxious,  or can be used for other public purposes to better advantage,  the governing body may by resolution direct that the cemetery or ground used as a cemetery be vacated.
B. Upon the passage of an ordinance or resolution vacating a cemetery,  public notice thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the city or town for at least four consecutive weeks.
C. If,  within six months from the date of the first publication of notice,  the remains of any person buried within the cemetery are claimed by a relative of the person for reburial,  the remains shall be delivered to the relative.
D. At the expiration of the six months period,  the remains of persons buried in the cemetery which can be identified or which have monuments or gravestones at the respective graves and which have not been claimed by relatives shall be removed to some other cemetery or suitable place,  and all monuments and gravestones shall also be removed,  replaced and reset at the respective graves as before removal. In addition,  each grave shall be numbered in numerical order,  the numbers to be carved on a suitable slab of stone or hardwood and placed at the foot of the grave,  and a list of the names of those buried and the number of the grave in which the remains rest shall be recorded in the office of the city or town clerk,  the expense thereof to be paid by the city or town.
E. At the expiration of six months after notice,  the governing body may order that the remains of persons which have not been claimed and cannot be identified and have no monuments or gravestones at the graves,  be removed and buried as set forth in this section,  or be removed and cremated,  or left in the vacated cemetery and the surface of the ground leveled.
F. When a cemetery which is the property of a municipal corporation is vacated or partially vacated,  the cemetery shall be used as a public park.
G. A map or plat shall be recorded in the office of the city or town clerk showing the exact location in the cemetery of the remains of persons remaining in the cemetery. A monument shall be erected in some suitable location bearing the names,  if possible,  of the persons whose remains are allowed to remain in the cemetery.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-452 - Conveyance of title to vacated cemetery

9-452.
Conveyance of title to vacated cemetery
When the title to the cemetery or ground vacated is vested in the townsite trustee,  or in a trustee for cemetery purposes,  it shall be conveyed to the city or town,  and used for such public purposes as the common council may direct.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-453 - Cemetery maintenance fund

9-453.
Cemetery maintenance fund
A. The governing body of a city or town having and maintaining a cemetery may establish a maintenance fund to provide for the maintenance and care of such cemetery. Such maintenance fund shall consist of all amounts received by the city or town in the form of bequests,  donations,  grants or gifts of all kinds or property,  in fee simple or otherwise,  for the purpose of cemetery maintenance,  and cities and towns are empowered to accept such bequests,  donations,  grants and gifts to become part of such maintenance funds. In addition,  there may be paid into such fund each year such amounts as the governing body may determine.
B. All amounts paid into or that become a part of a cemetery maintenance fund may be invested or reinvested by the governing body in the manner provided in section 38-848 for the investment of funds of the public safety personnel retirement system,  and the duties,  limitations,  and obligations of the governing body with respect to such maintenance fund shall,  so far as practical,  be the same as the duties,  limitations and obligations of the board of trustees with respect to the funds of the public safety personnel retirement system.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 9 - Cities and Towns › § 9-462.09 - Assisted living homes; distance requirements; administrative procedure; notice; definition

9-462.09.
Assisted living homes;  distance requirements;  administrative procedure;  notice;  definition
A. If a municipality has a zoning ordinance that restricts the distance between assisted living homes,  the municipality 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 municipality shall provide written notice of the administrative procedure to request a reasonable accommodation as prescribed in subsection A of this section.
C. If a municipality has a zoning ordinance 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.