10-20.10

Division 10-20.10:
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The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the organization, powers, and duties of the review authorities responsible for Zoning Code administration; to provide for the orderly application and processing of development applications; and to set forth provisions for the enforcement of this Zoning Code. Table 10-20.10.010.A, Permits and Approvals, below lists the permits addressed in this chapter, specifically in Division 10-20.40 (Permits and Approvals). Table 10-20.80.010.A, Review Authorities, identifies the review authority responsible for reviewing and making decisions on applications required by this Zoning Code.

Table 10-20.10.010.A

Permits and Approvals
Name of Permit/Approval	Zoning Code Chapter/Section	Applicability of Permit
Avigation Easement	10-20.40.020	An Avigation Easement is intended to protect the Airport from the encroachment of incompatible development in surrounding areas.
Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy	10-20.40.030	A Building Permit may be required prior to construction (see also Minor Improvement Permit (10-20.40.080)). A Certificate of Occupancy is required upon completion of construction and prior to occupancy.
Building Relocation Requests	10-20.40.040	A Building Relocation Request must be submitted and a Moving Permit obtained when an existing structure is relocated to a new site.
Conditional Use Permits	10-20.40.050	A Conditional Use Permit (UP) is required to authorize certain land uses specified by Chapter 10-40 (Specific to Zones).
Development Agreements	10-20.40.060	A Development Agreement, compliant with A.R.S. § 9-500.05, may be required for certain developments.
Home Occupation Permits	10-20.40.070	A Home Occupation Permit is required for home occupations conducted within a dwelling in a residential or commercial zone (See Section 10-40.60.180, Home Occupations, for home occupation standards).
Minor Improvement Permits	10-20.40.080	A Minor Improvement Permit is required for development that does not otherwise require a Building Permit.
Minor Modifications to Development Standards	10-20.40.090	A Minor Modification to a development standard may be granted by the Zoning Code Administrator under certain circumstances.
Outdoor Lighting Permits	10-20.40.100	An Outdoor Lighting Permit is required for installation of outdoor lighting as specified in Division 10-50.70 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).
Parking Lot Maintenance Permits	10-20.40.110	A Parking Lot Maintenance Permit is required when a parking lot is repaved, resealed, or restriped.
Sign Permits – Permanent Sign Structure	10-20.40.120	A Sign Permit is required for the installation or remodeling of certain signs.
Sign Permits – Wall Banner Signs	10-20.40.130	A Wall Banner Sign Permit is required for the installation of certain temporary signs.
Site Plan Review and Approval	10-20.40.140	Site Plan Review and Approval is required before construction of any structure erected in the zones described in Chapter 10-40 (Specific to Zones), and as authorized by the Review Authorities specified in Table 10-20.80.010.A (Review Authorities).
Temporary Use Permits	10-20.40.150	A Temporary Use Permit is required to allow short-term activities that might not meet the development or use standards of the applicable zone, but may otherwise be acceptable because of their temporary nature.
Zoning Verification	10-20.40.160	A Zoning Verification Letter may be requested by a property owner or a representative for a property owner who is seeking verification of the zoning status for a property.

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