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1. My property is zoned agricultural. I don't need permits, do I?
2. Once I have received an exemption certificate, do I need permits in order build?
3. My property is used for agriculture, is it exempt?
4. How do I apply?
5. What qualifies my property for an agricultural exemption?
6. What is an agricultural exemption?

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1. What is the definition of a church?
2. When/where is a church allowed?
3. When is a church school allowed?

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1. What is a Compliance Inspection?
2. When do I need a Compliance Inspection?
3. Why do I need a Compliance Inspection?
4. How do I obtain a Compliance Inspection?

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1. Am I in a floodplain?
2. Do I need a site inspection?
3. Do I need an engineer to prepare my plans?
4. How do I get drainage clearance?
5. How do I report a violation of the drainage regulations?
6. How far away from the wash does my house need to be?
7. What needs to be shown on the site plans?
8. When do I call for a final inspection?
9. When do I call for a stem inspection?

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1. Are Community Residences allowed in County Jurisdiction?
2. The Arizona State Health Department requires that forms be signed by the zoning and building officials in order to get my license. How do I get them signed?
3. What if I want to provide care for individuals who are adjudicated (sentenced to reside in a certain location) and/or are actively abusing illegal substances and need detoxification?
4. Is an inspection required for Community Residences?

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1. Where/when can a business be operated from a residence?
2. What determines if the activity occurring is a business?

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1. How can I get a hold of my inspector?
2. Why can’t I get the 970 and 900 on the same day? Or 155 and 110?
3. Where can I get a list of all the inspections and the codes?
4. Why didn’t I get my gas clearance with the 819?
5. Why can I not receive temporary power now? We were approved for it months ago?
6. Why didn’t my inspector call me when he/she didn’t find the permit/plans?
7. Do I have to be there for my inspection?
8. Do I have to have the cabinets/carpet/grass etc. installed to pass final?
9. How do I request a Certificate of Occupancy or Letter of Completion?

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1. What does legal nonconforming mean?
2. This building is over 30 years old, is it legal nonconforming?
3. What is a legal nonconforming use?
4. How do you determine if a use is legal non-conforming?
5. What do I need to do to establish a legal nonconforming use or circumstance?

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1. Where can I place a manufactured home?
2. What is the procedure for developing a mobile home park?
3. Where can I put my manufactured home?
4. How do I contact the State Office that regulates mobile and manufactured homes?
5. What is the procedure to have electricity turned on?

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1. How does the Online permitting process work?
2. What is the Fast Track Program?
3. Where do I obtain a Building Permit or submit my plans?

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1. What is a Plan of Development (POD)?
2. What is the difference between a Plan of Development (POD) and site plan submitted for a building permit?
3. When is a Plan of Development (POD) required?
4. Do I need a Plan of Development (POD) if I’m expanding a site that is already developed?
5. What is the Plan of Development (POD) process and how long is it?
6. May I process a Plan of Development (POD) with my Zone Change request?
7. How do I amend an approved Plan of Development (POD)?
8. Does a Plan of Development (POD) expire?
9. Is a pre-application meeting required for a Plan of Development (POD)?

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1. How do I learn the history of this property?
2. How do I conduct research on the history of this property?

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1. How can I tell if my property has hillside on it?
2. My neighbor has erected several structures without a permit - what should I do?
3. How do I find out about the easements located on or near my property?
4. My neighbor’s fence seems to be across the property line, as well as the chickens, horse, etc. is looking over the fence at me; the smell, etc. is bothering me, what are you going to do about it?
5. Do I need a permit for a fence or to increase the height of the fence and I want to put up a fence to block my neighbor from using the easement, do I need a permit?
6. My neighbor is blocking my easement, what are you going to do about it/what can I do about it?
7. I want to split my property and need to know how to do this?
8. Who provides electrical, sewer, water service to my property?

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1. What is the definition of an accessory building?
2. What determines if a building is an accessory?
3. Where should an accessory building be located on a property?
4. How do I get electricity during construction of my home/business?

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1. How do I get electricity during construction of my home/business?
2. What is the procedure to have electricity turned on?

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1. Why do I need a Temporary Use Permit?
2. What uses typically require a Temporary Use Permit?
3. Can a property have temporary housing?
4. My parents are ill and need my care. Can I place another residence on my property until their condition changes?
5. Is a Temporary Use Permit necessary for a weekend or a seasonal event?

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1. Will the Board of Adjustment consider my building request?
2. What are my chances of getting my request approved?
3. How long does it take for a case to be heard?
4. Do I have to have a pre-application meeting?
5. Whom do I contact for the pre-application meeting?
6. Is there a fee for a variance pre-application meeting?
7. What types of cases are heard by the Board?

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1. I own the property, so why can’t I build what I want and where I want it?
2. I don’t see why I have to do anything about an existing structure, since it was on the property when I purchased the site.
3. There is a violation on my property. Does it continue while I have applied for a variance?