Phoenix has no breed-specific legislation. All breeds are legal. ARS 11-1025 uses behavior-based dangerous dog determinations. Phoenix Animal Care and Control investigates bite incidents.
Unlike Texas, Arizona does not have statewide breed ban preemption. Individual cities may enact breed-specific legislation (BSL). Phoenix has no breed restrictions and follows a behavior-based approach. Some smaller Arizona cities may restrict certain breeds. ARS §11-1025 governs vicious/dangerous animals based on behavior. Owners of dangerous dogs must meet containment, insurance, and registration requirements. HOA breed restrictions may exist in CC&Rs. Check Phoenix specific ordinance for any breed-specific rules.
Dangerous animal violations per ARS §11-1025: Class 1 misdemeanor to felony depending on severity. BSL violations vary by city.
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix follows the 2018 Phoenix Building Construction Code Chapter 9 (IBC/IRC) and Ordinance G-5898 (effective April 18, 2014). Smoke alarms are required in...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no city ordinance restricting lawn ornaments, statuary, or year-round decorations on residential property. PCC Section 23 requires property maint...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size, lighting hours, and blower noise are governed by HOA CC&Rs. PCC Secti...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no municipal ordinance regulating residential holiday lights. Lighting timing, brightness, and animation are governed by subdivision CC&Rs and HO...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix requires building permits for outdoor kitchens with gas lines, plumbing, electrical wiring, or structural roofs. Trade permits filed through Planning...
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has no specific ordinance regulating residential smokers or pellet grills. ADEQ Rule R18-2-219 prohibits visible emissions exceeding 20 percent opaci...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Maricopa County.
See how other cities in Maricopa County handle breed restrictions.
See how Phoenix's breed restrictions rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.