Bylaws Rules And Regulations In Maricopa
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Accessory structures greater than 120 square feet for residential structures and 200 square feet for commercial structures shall require zoning administrator approval.
Any shed or structure that is greater than 200 square feet requires a building permit. If a storage shed is equal to or under 200 square feet, no permit is required.
Building permits are required for all structures with the exception of a structure that is less than 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical.
Noise Ordinance (P-23) 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 (PDF).
The Zoning Ordinance defines these types of buildings or structures as accessory structures. In most residentially, zoning districts, accessory structures can be located in the rear of your property, can be as close as 3 feet to the rear and side property lines, with a maximum height of 15 feet.
Building permits are NOT required for fences or walls under 7 feet, or retaining wall footings or less unless supporting a surcharge.
A building permit is required if you are altering a space. Alterations include relocation, repair or demolition of structural and non-structural walls, changes to mechanical, plumbing, gas or any electrical work. Depending on the scope of work, licensed professionals may be required to prepare your building plans.
If you have a single-family home, you can for the most part have one or two ADUs on it. The number of ADUs allowed on multi-family properties depends on the type of ADU constructed and how many dwelling units are already on the property.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter to conduct or permit any activity, or to produce, create or allow any noise beyond that person's property boundary or on a public street or highway, which exceeds ninety-two (92) dB(A) between a.m. and p.m. daily or sixty-five (65) dB(A) between p.m.
UNLAWFUL OPERATION: A person shall: 1. Not operate a residential woodburning device, an outdoor fire pit, a woodburning chiminea, or similar outdoor fire such that emissions to the atmosphere are visible during a restricted-burn period declared by the Control Officer.
