Maricopa County zoning ordinance regulates adult-oriented businesses through location buffers and special-use permits in unincorporated areas. Cities like Phoenix, Mesa, and Scottsdale set their own licensing layers under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 11-811 county zoning authority.
In unincorporated Maricopa County, sexually oriented businesses are restricted to specific industrial zones and must maintain 1,320-foot separation from churches, schools, parks, and residences under the County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 13. State law ARS 11-811 grants counties zoning power, while ARS Title 11 Chapter 6 Article 5 defines adult-business buffer rules. Operators need a Maricopa County zoning clearance, sheriff background check, and city license if inside an incorporated area. Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe each impose stricter local licensing on top. Workers must hold individual permits in most cities. Hours, signage, and on-site alcohol limits also apply.
Operating without zoning clearance or violating buffer rules is a Class 1 misdemeanor under ARS 13-707, punishable by up to six months jail and $2,500 fine. Maricopa County may also abate as a public nuisance.
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