Sahuarita, AZ Animal Ordinances: Pet Groomer Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- NC zone
- Type 2 conditional use permit required
- MX zone
- Type 2 conditional use permit required
- B-1 zone
- Permitted by right
- B-2 zone
- Permitted by right
Summary
Pet grooming businesses need a Type 2 conditional use permit in Sahuarita's Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Mixed-Use (MX) zones under Table 18.42-1 of Town Code Section 18.42.020, but the same use is permitted by right in the Local Business (B-1) and General Business (B-2) zones.
§ 18.42.020. Table of permitted uses. ... C. Conditional Uses. A "C" indicates that a use is allowed only if reviewed and approved in accordance with the procedures and standards of Chapter 18.97 STC, Conditional Use Procedures. 1. "C1" indicates that a use is subject to a Type 1 conditional use permit. 2. "C2" indicates that a use is subject to a Type 2 conditional use permit. ... Table 18.42-1 – Table of Permitted Uses ... NC B-1 B-2 MX ... b. Pet Grooming C2 P P C2
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4745395; v0 updated 2025-12-08; through 12-08-2025).
Full Breakdown
42-1, the town's table of permitted uses for its business zones, lists 'Pet Grooming' under the Animal Sales and Services category with a different status in each of the four business zones: NC and MX both show 'C2', while B-1 and B-2 both show 'P'. 020(B), a 'P' means the use is permitted as a matter of right within that zone with no additional approval. 97 STC, the town's conditional use procedures, and a 'C2' specifically requires a Type 2 conditional use permit rather than the more limited Type 1 or the more involved Type 3 procedure.
In practice, this means a grooming business opening in a Neighborhood Commercial center near housing, or in the town's Mixed-Use zone, must first secure that Type 2 approval, while the same business can open in a Local Business or General Business zone without a discretionary hearing.
Violations & Fines
Operating a pet grooming business in the NC or MX zone without the required Type 2 conditional use approval is a civil infraction under Town Code Section 18.95.030, enforced by the zoning administrator through inspection, written notice, and citation. Section 18.95.040 caps the penalty at $750 per offense for an individual or $10,000 for a corporation, with each day of continued operation a separate offense before the town magistrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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