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Current Regulations Index | Planning and Development

The Current Regulations Index provides a list of existing rules and/or regulations that departments are required to administer. These requirements address various matters of public interest such as health, safety and environmental effects. These documents are provided in an effort to promote a transparent and open process to all interested parties with regard to regulatory reform

Adopted	Regulation	Description
01/14/2009	Addressing Regulations	Maricopa County enforces addressing regulations to provide a uniform means of identifying developed property and its improvements for the provision of emergency services, government record keeping, and postal delivery. Primary consideration to the needs of emergency service providers shall always be given by the Address Official when assigning/changing any address.
11/20/1995	Drainage Regulations, Section 1205 of the Zoning Ordinance	The Planning & Development department regulates drainage of all land within the unincorporated areas of Maricopa County to promote and protect the health, peace, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of county residents. The Drainage Regulations apply to all development of land and conditions that may affect drainage systems and patterns. The Planning & Development Department administers the regulations and coordinates with other agencies to ensure that new development does not increase runoff, divert flows or back water onto other properties.
12/31/1998	Local Additions and Addenda of Construction Codes	The document provides local amendments that are in addition to the adoped building codes: 2009 International Building Code, 2009 International Residential Code, 2009 International Mechanical Code, 2009 International Plumbing Code, 2009 International Fuel Gas Code, 2008 National Electrical Code
06/01/2009	Subdivision	The purpose of Maricopa County’s Subdivision Regulations is to provide for the orderly growth and harmonious development of the County; to insure adequate traffic circulation through coordinated street systems with relation to major thoroughfares, adjoining subdivisions and public facilities; to achieve individual property lots of reasonable utility and livability; to secure adequate provisions for water supply, power, drainage, protection against flood, storm water retention/detention, sanitary sewerage; paved streets and other accesses; and other health and safety requirements; to consider adequate sites for schools, recreation areas, and other public facilities; to promote the conveyance of land by accurate legal description; and to provide practical procedures for the achievement of this purpose.

No.	Adopted	Ordinance Title	Ordinance Description
P-30	12/31/2012	Licensing Time Frames Ordinance	The purpose of this ordinance is to establish time frames for Administrative Completeness Review and Substantive Review for all licenses issued by regulatory departments and agencies of Maricopa County in compliance with A.R.S. 11-1601 through A.R.S. 11-1605.
P-23	02/15/2006	Noise	At and above certain levels, noise is detrimental to the health and welfare of Maricopa County citizens. Therefore, Maricopa County has determined that it is in the best interest of its citizens to control noise in a manner which promotes commerce; the use, value, and enjoyment of property; sleep and repose; and environmental quality. Therefore, it is hereby declared to be the policy of Maricopa County to prohibit excessive, unnecessary, disruptive, and annoying noises from all sources. The Sheriff’s Department is responsible for enforcement of the Maricopa County Noise Ordinance. Either contact the Sheriff’s at 602-876-1000 or contact the substation in your area.
P-18	05/29/1969	Zoning	This Amended Zoning Ordinance is designed to promote the public health, peace, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the of Maricopa County; to guide, control and regulate the future growth and development in order to promote orderly and appropriate use of land in the entire unincorporated area of said county; and to protect the character and the stability of residential, business and industrial areas of Maricopa County.
P-16	12/11/1978	Military Airport Zoning	The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the public health and safety in the vicinity of military airports by minimizing exposure to crash hazards and high noise levels generated by military airport operations and to encourage future development which is compatible with the continued operation of military airports.
P-11	02/21/1998	Abatement	The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the remedy of situations existing on real property which have been determined to have detrimental effects on the public health, safety, and/or general welfare. It provides for the removal of rubbish, trash, weeds, filth, debris, and dilapidated buildings.
P-10	04/23/1997	Adult Oriented Facilities	The principal purpose of this Ordinance is to establish licensing procedures and regulations for adult oriented businesses and facilities, and their employees, within the unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. The procedures and regulations contained herein are designed to accommodate these types of businesses and facilities while still recognizing the need to promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Maricopa County.

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