Maricopa County Code Compliance investigates complaints in the order received, with safety hazards prioritized. Initial contact with the suspected violator generally occurs within 30 days. The county prefers voluntary compliance but can pursue legal enforcement through the County Attorney.
After a complaint is filed, Maricopa County Code Compliance processes cases in the order received. However, complaints are prioritized by severity — immediate safety hazards and environmental risks may be investigated more quickly. Initial contact with the property owner or violator generally occurs within 30 days of complaint receipt. The county emphasizes voluntary compliance as the preferred resolution method. If initial contact does not produce compliance, the division issues formal violation notices with corrective action deadlines. Continued non-compliance may be referred to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for legal action. Complex zoning cases involving variance or rezoning requests may take longer. Building code violations requiring structural assessment are prioritized over aesthetic or minor zoning issues.
Non-compliance after notice may result in daily fines, liens, and prosecution through the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The county can also deny future permits on non-compliant properties.
Tempe, AZ
Tempe regulates industrial noise through Chapter 20 (Noise) of the City Code and the Zoning and Development Code. Industrial uses must not generate noise exc...
Tempe, AZ
Tempe addresses barking dogs under both the noise ordinance (Chapter 20) and animal control regulations. Dogs that bark persistently and disturb neighbors ca...
Tempe, AZ
Tempe requires vehicles to park on approved hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt driveways. Parking on dirt, gravel, or landscaped areas is prohibited. ...
Tempe, AZ
Tempe generally does not require a building permit for standard residential fences up to 6 feet in height. Fences exceeding 6 feet, masonry walls, and fences...
Tempe, AZ
Tempe's Zoning and Development Code regulates fence materials in residential zones. Common permitted materials include block, stucco, wrought iron, wood, vin...
Tempe, AZ
Tempe's zoning code limits residential fence heights to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3 feet in front yards. Corner lots may have additional visibility t...
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