Substantive Policy Statements

Substantive policy statements are written expression that is only advisory and that informs the general public of a county's current approach to, or opinion of, the requirements of the ordinances or regulations.

Compiled Statements


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  1. 1999-44 Street Name Change (PDF)
  2. 2000-67 Access to Property (PDF)
  3. 2000-69 Grading Drainage (PDF)
  4. 2000-78 Code Complaints Submitted to CA or Hearing Officer (PDF)
  5. 2000-81 Civilian Witnesses (PDF)
  6. 2000-82 Summons Directive (PDF)
  7. 2000-83 Fees - Plan Revisions After Issuance (PDF)
  8. 2001-04 Plat Notes - Affidavits of Correction (PDF)
  9. 2001-07 Public Records Request Directive (PDF)
  10. 2001-14 Combining Separate Lots (PDF)
  11. 2001-18 School Permits (PDF)
  12. 2001-21 Fence and Pool Barrier (PDF)
  13. 2001-24 Addressing - Directive (PDF)
  14. 2001-26 Corrals and the Keeping of Horses (PDF)
  15. 2002-07 Code Complaints Federal, Indian Community and Arizona State Lands (PDF)
  16. 2003-02 Public Records Request (PDF)
  17. 2003-10 Expedited Permit Applications (PDF)
  18. 2003-11 Final Subdivision Plats, Related Infrastructure, G and D (PDF)
  19. 2004-02 Adult Business Ordinance - Massage Establishments (PDF)
  20. 2004-06 Professional Registrant Seals on Building Plans (PDF)
  21. 2006-02 Residential Facility (PDF)
  22. 2006-05 Building Permits and Open Violation Cases (PDF)
  23. 2007-05 Change of Contractor or Owner (PDF)
  24. 2008-01 Compliance Permits Intake and Inspections (PDF)
  1. 2008-03 Fence Construction Height Limitations (PDF)
  2. 2008-06 Standard Plans (PDF)
  3. 2009-01 Plat Notes Procedures (PDF)
  4. 2010-01 Credit and Collections Policies (PDF)
  5. 2011-02 Compliance Inspection Permits (PDF)
  6. 2011-03 Manufactured Housing (PDF)
  7. 2011-04 Plan Review, Permit, and Inspection Responsibilities (PDF)
  8. 2011-05 Patent Easements (PDF)
  9. 2011-06 Applicability of Drainage Fee Schedule (PDF)
  10. 2011-07 Electronic Seal and Electronic Signature Policy (PDF)
  11. 2011-08 Engineered Grading and Drainage Plans (PDF)
  12. 2011-09 Model Home Complexes (PDF)
  13. 2011-10 As-Built Structures Directive (PDF)
  14. 2011-11 Fire Rating for Accessory Structures (PDF)
  15. 2012-01 Zoning for Agricultural and Equestrian Uses (PDF)
  16. 2012-02 Mounted Cowboy Shooting (PDF)
  17. 2012-03 Discharge of Firearms (PDF)
  18. 2012-05 Final Plats Directive (PDF)
  19. 2012-06 Drainage Modification Fees (PDF)
  20. 2012-07 Plans of Development (PDF)
  21. 2012-09 Facilities Owned by Maricopa County (PDF)
  22. 2012-10 Requirements For Site Plan Submittals And Permit Applications (PDF)
  23. 2012-11 Expedited Permit Process (PDF)
  1. 2012-12 Construction Storage and Office Trailers (PDF)
  2. 2012-13 Requirements for Electrical Services (PDF)
  3. 2012-15 Requirements for Fence, Wall and Pool Barrier (PDF)
  4. 2013-01 Public Participation Requirements (PDF)
  5. 2013-03 Methods of Calculating Weighted Runoff for Subdivisions (PDF)
  6. 2013-04 Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program (PDF)
  7. 2013-05 Verification of a Sewage Disposal System (PDF)
  8. 2013-06 Dwelling Unit - Number of Allowable Kitchens - Definition (PDF)
  9. 2013-07 Liquor Licenses - Gold Course Driving Ranges, Club Houses (PDF)
  10. 2013-08 Temporary Use Permits (PDF)
  11. 2013-09 Power Plants Permits (PDF)
  12. 2013-10 Subdivisions, Replats and Lot Splits (PDF)
  13. 2013-11 Utility Permits (PDF)
  14. 2013-12 Reroofing (PDF)
  15. 2013-13 Code Enforcement (Closing Violation Cases) (PDF)
  16. 2013-14 Kennel Definition (PDF)
  17. 2013-15 Electrical Permits for Private Water Systems Shared Wells (PDF)
  18. 2013-16 Exempted Properties (PDF)
  19. 2013-17 Accessory Structures Connected to Gas Lines (PDF)
  20. 2013-18 Plan Modification Fees (PDF)
  21. 2013-19 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Containers and Fuel Gas Piping (PDF)
  22. 2013-20 Violation Cases in Administrative Remedy (PDF)
  23. 2013-21 Preliminary Plats (PDF)