Chapter 17.132
ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

Sections:

17.132.010    Administration.

17.132.020    Enforcement.

17.132.030    Criminal penalties.

17.132.040    Civil penalties.

17.132.010 Administration.

A.    The Town uses an application and permit system to help the Town review development, building and construction, businesses and economic development, and other property uses within the Town.

B.    All applications required by these zoning regulations for mountainside development, zoning or rezoning, conditional use permits, site plan or plot plan review, design review, building permits, sign permits, business licenses, tree removal permits, and most other permits required by the Town shall be filed with the Community Development Department on forms developed by the Director.

C.    Inspections. Inspections which are necessary or required by these zoning regulations shall be made by the Director or his/her designee.

D.    Rules. The Director may adopt rules for administration or enforcement of these zoning regulations which rules shall be subject to approval by the Town Council.

E.    Records. The Director shall keep careful and comprehensive records of applications, of permits issued, of inspections made, of reports rendered, and of notices or orders issued. The Director or his/her designee shall retain on file copies of all papers in connection with building work so long as any part of the building or structure to which they relate may be in existence. All such records shall be open to public inspection at reasonable hours but shall not be removed from the Department. (Ord. 15-393 § 1 (part): Ord. 08-309 § 2 (part))

17.132.020 Enforcement.

It shall be the duty of the Director, the Town Code Enforcement Officer(s), the Police Department of the Town, the Town Attorney, and all officers of said Town otherwise charged with the enforcement of the law to enforce the provisions of these regulations. The Director or his/her designee shall examine the premises for which applications have been received, and for which permits have been issued, and shall make necessary inspections to assure compliance with the provisions of these zoning regulations. The Director shall make inspections and investigations in connection with matters which are the subject of these zoning regulations and shall prepare reports when requested by the Town Council. For the purpose of enforcing compliance with these zoning regulations, the Director shall issue notices, orders, or criminal or civil citations as may be necessary. Any building structure erected, reconstructed, altered, repaired or maintained or any use of property in violation of this title shall be prevented, restrained, or penalized through appropriate action instituted by the Town in accordance with A.R.S. Title 9, especially A.R.S. § 9-462.05. (Ord. 15-393 § 1 (part): Ord. 08-309 § 2 (part))

17.132.030 Criminal penalties.

A.    Criminal citations, hearings and penalties as prescribed by Chapter 1.20 shall be used for violations for Chapters 17.04, Mountainside Development Regulations; 17.08, General Provisions; 17.12, Definitions; 17.16, Zoning Districts; 17.20, (R-Low 1 Acre) Rural Zoning District – One (1) Acre Per Dwelling Unit; 17.24, (R1-2) Single-Family Residential Zoning District – Twenty Thousand (20,000) Square Feet Per Dwelling Unit; 17.28, (R1-4) Single-Family Residential Zoning District – Ten Thousand (10,000) Square Feet Per Dwelling Unit; 17.32, (R1-6) Single-Family Residential Zoning District – Six Thousand Six Hundred (6,600) Square Feet Per Dwelling Unit; 17.36, (R-2) Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District – Twelve (12) Dwelling Units Per Acre; 17.40, (R-3) Multiple-Family Residential Zoning District; 17.44, (MH-4) Manufactured Home Neighborhood Zoning District – Ten Thousand (10,000) Square Feet Per Dwelling Unit; 17.48, (MH-6) Manufactured Home Neighborhood Zoning District – Six Thousand Six Hundred (6,600) Square Feet Per Dwelling Unit; 17.52, (MHP) Manufactured Home Park Zoning District; 17.56, (RVP) Recreational Vehicle Park Zoning District; 17.60, (C-R) Commercial Recreational Zoning District; 17.64, (C-1) Light Commercial Zoning District; 17.68, (C-2) Heavy Commercial Zoning District; 17.72, (PUD) Planned Unit Development Zoning District; 17.76, (OS) Open Space/Park Zoning District; 17.80, Conditional Use Permits; 17.84, Site Plan and Plot Plan Review and Approval; 17.92, Landscaping Regulations; 17.96, Forest Health and Fire Protection; 17.100, Property Maintenance; 17.104, Supplemental Provisions; 17.110, Aircraft Regulations; and 17.112, Nonconforming Uses.

B.    The court or Hearing Officer may order a person adjudged guilty to perform community service, and the court may also order abatement of any violation or nuisance, forfeiture of personal property in accordance with Arizona law after a forfeiture hearing, and such other remedies allowed by law and fashioned by the court to fit the violation, crime, or infraction. (Ord. 15-393 § 1 (part): Ord. 10-341 § 1: Ord. 08-309 § 2 (part))

17.132.040 Civil penalties.

A.    Civil citations, hearings and penalties as prescribed by Chapter 1.20 shall be used for violations for Chapters 17.88, Design Review; 17.92, Landscaping Regulations; 17.100, Property Maintenance; and 17.108, Sign Regulations.

B.    The court or Hearing Officer may order a person adjudged responsible to perform community service, pay applicable fines and/or the court may also order abatement of any violation or nuisance, forfeiture of personal property in accordance with Arizona law after a forfeiture hearing, and such other remedies allowed by law and fashioned by the court to fit the violation or infraction. (Ord. 15-393 § 1 (part): Ord. 10-341 § 2: Ord. 08-309 § 2 (part))