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Goodyear does not have a specific composting ordinance. Residential composting is permitted on private property provided it does not create nuisance conditions such as odor, pest attraction, or unsanitary conditions. The city's property maintenance and nuisance provisions apply. Arizona's desert climate requires enclosed or managed composting methods to avoid attracting pests.
Goodyear promotes desert-adapted landscaping through Zoning Ordinance Article 5-1. Cities cannot prohibit xeriscape under ARS 9-462.01. Newer developments require desert landscaping. The Zoning Ordinance establishes landscape design objectives and standards.
Goodyear requires weeds and grass on residential lots to be no more than 6 inches high per property maintenance code (Section 10-4-4). Vegetation must not hang over sidewalks or public right-of-way. Most Goodyear properties use desert landscaping.
Goodyear adopts the International Fire Code (IFC) through Code Section 5-2-1, which governs storage and handling of propane (LPG) on residential and commercial properties. Residential propane tanks for grills and patio heaters are allowed with placement restrictions. Larger tanks require permits from Goodyear Fire Department. Storage near ignition sources and building openings is regulated.
Goodyear follows the International Fire Code for recreational fires. Fire pits must be at least 25 feet from structures. The total fuel area must not exceed 3 feet in diameter. Maricopa County no-burn days prohibit outdoor wood burning during poor air quality.
Goodyear requires property owners to maintain vegetation and clear combustible debris. Weeds and grass must not exceed 6 inches in height. Property maintenance provisions and fire code require defensible space. Vacant lots along desert edges are particularly vulnerable.
Open burning is heavily restricted in Goodyear and Maricopa County. Residential burning of yard waste and trash is prohibited without a permit. Maricopa County no-burn days are mandatory. Recreational fires in approved pits are the exception.
Goodyear is in a desert environment with seasonal wildfire risk from dry brush and extreme heat. While not in a WUI zone, desert fires along washes, vacant lots, and the Estrella Mountain foothills can threaten residential areas. The growing urban edge increases exposure.
Goodyear Code Section 11-1-34 prohibits the use, discharge, or ignition of fireworks within the city except for permissible consumer fireworks (ground sparklers, snakes, smoke items) during periods allowed by ARS 36-1606. Aerial fireworks are illegal statewide.
Unincorporated Maricopa County applies Arizona Revised Statutes Section 36-1637, which requires an approved smoke detector in each new residential housing unit and in any existing unit where a sleeping area is remodeled under permit. Tenants maintain the device; landlords must repair after written notice and notify tenants of these duties.
Goodyear adopted ADU regulations aligned with Arizona HB 2720, which permits accessory dwelling units on single-family lots. Tiny homes on permanent foundations qualify as ADUs. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are classified as recreational vehicles and cannot serve as permanent dwellings. Properties near Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) and Luke AFB may have additional restrictions.
Goodyear's Zoning Ordinance Article 8-2 regulates carports as accessory structures. Building permits are required, and carports must meet the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district. Carports count toward maximum lot coverage calculations. Many master-planned communities have additional HOA architectural review requirements for carport construction.
Arizona HB 2720 (2024) requires Goodyear (pop. ~100,000+) to allow at least one attached and one detached ADU per single-family lot. Maximum setbacks: 5 feet from side/rear property lines. Cities cannot require owner-occupancy or additional parking.
In Goodyear, single-story detached accessory structures of 200 square feet or less without electrical, plumbing, or mechanical do not require a building permit. Larger structures require permits. Setback compliance is required for all sheds.
Garage conversions require building permits and must meet habitable space standards. Lost parking may need to be replaced. HOAs in Goodyear communities typically prohibit garage conversions.
Goodyear Code of Ordinances Section 7-1-4 limits residential properties to no more than four household pets, including no more than one potbellied pig (not exceeding 100 pounds). Accumulating animals beyond this limit constitutes a violation. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) at (602) 506-7387 handles animal welfare investigations including hoarding cases.
Goodyear allows up to 6 hens on single-family detached lots of half acre or less. The enclosure must be 20 feet from neighboring properties, maximum 200 sq ft, and no taller than the property fence. Roosters are prohibited. Larger lots have more allowances under Section 7-1-4.
Goodyear discourages feeding wildlife. Coyotes, javelina, and rattlesnakes are common in the West Valley. Feeding wildlife attracts dangerous animals to residential areas. Secure trash and remove outdoor pet food.
Goodyear has no breed-specific legislation. Arizona law (ARS 11-1025) classifies dogs as dangerous based on individual behavior, not breed. HOAs may restrict breeds through CC&Rs.
Goodyear Code Section 7-2-9 requires dogs to be on a leash not more than 6 feet long when on public streets, parks, or property. All dogs must be licensed through Maricopa County. Dogs at large may be impounded.
Beekeeping in Goodyear is subject to AZDA regulations under ARS 3-2901+. Arizona is an Africanized Honey Bee state with heightened safety concerns. The city does not have a specific beekeeping ordinance. HOAs may prohibit beekeeping.
Exotic pets in Goodyear are regulated by AZGFD under ARS 17-306. Venomous reptiles and dangerous wildlife are restricted or prohibited. The city limits household pets to 4 per property. Livestock is prohibited unless specifically permitted by code.
Maricopa County follows Arizona ARS §11-1008 and County Animal Care rules: every cat older than three months must carry a current rabies vaccination. No countywide leash law applies, but owners remain liable for nuisance, wildlife harm, and property damage caused by free-roaming cats.
Maricopa County has no mandatory spay or neuter ordinance and Arizona has no statewide requirement. Sterilization is voluntary, but the county and partner clinics offer subsidized surgeries, discounted altered-dog license fees, and free vouchers through the Spay Neuter Hotline of Arizona.
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control microchips every dog and cat before adoption from its East and West Valley shelters. The county has no mandate for owned pets, but a chip is strongly recommended and is the fastest way to reclaim a lost pet from MCACC.
Maricopa County zoning limits households in unincorporated areas to a small number of dogs and cats absent a kennel permit. Inside incorporated cities like Phoenix, Mesa, or Scottsdale, each city's own pet-limit ordinance applies instead of the county rule.
Maricopa County and Arizona Game and Fish follow a coexistence model for urban coyotes. Residents are urged to haze coyotes, secure food sources, and protect small pets. Feeding coyotes or other wildlife violates state nuisance and wildlife rules backed by AZGFD enforcement.
Arizona HB-2702 (2017) preempted local ordinances banning retail pet-store sales of dogs and cats. Maricopa County and its cities cannot enforce a sourcing ban, but stores must follow Arizona's Pet Lemon Law (ARS §44-1799) and humane-care standards enforced by MCACC.
Arizona does not license pet groomers and Maricopa County does not require a special groomer permit. Operators must register a business, collect transaction privilege tax, comply with county or city zoning, and follow general humane-care standards under ARS §13-2910.
Maricopa County zoning ordinance Title 11 treats veterinary hospitals and clinics as commercial uses. Most are permitted in C-1 and C-2 districts in unincorporated areas; clinics with overnight boarding or outdoor runs need additional review and may require a special use permit.
Native migratory birds are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Arizona ARS §17-235. Killing, trapping, or possessing protected birds, eggs, or feathers without a permit is illegal. Maricopa County supports compliance through MCACC and AZGFD wildlife reporting.
Goodyear Code of Ordinances Section 11-1-8 regulates noise from commercial and industrial operations near residential areas. Construction and industrial activities within 500 feet of residential zones must comply with time-of-day restrictions. The city also regulates noise through nuisance provisions and its adopted Zoning Ordinance, which requires buffer zones between industrial and residential districts.
Goodyear prohibits construction, landscaping, or repair work in or within 500 feet of a residential zoning district before 7:00 AM or after 7:00 PM on Saturdays, Sundays, and city holidays. Weekday construction has more permissive hours. The City Manager may issue permits for alternative hours.
Goodyear's noise ordinance (Section 11-1-8) prohibits amplified music and sound-producing devices at unreasonably loud volumes that disturb the peace. No specific decibel limits are set. Special event permits may be required for amplified sound at public events.
Goodyear regulates noise disturbances under Section 11-1-8 of the Code of Ordinances. Unreasonably loud noise that disturbs the peace is prohibited. Luke Air Force Base immediately north of Goodyear generates intense F-35 jet noise that is federally exempt from city enforcement. Phoenix Goodyear Airport also contributes general aviation noise.
Goodyear does not have a specific leaf blower ban. Landscaping equipment is subject to the construction noise restrictions on weekends/holidays (7 AM to 7 PM near residential zones). Gas-powered and electric blowers are both permitted during allowed hours.
Aircraft noise is federally preempted. Goodyear is near Phoenix Sky Harbor and Goodyear Airport (GYR). No local aircraft noise ordinance.
Goodyear addresses barking dogs through the noise ordinance (Section 11-1-8) and animal control provisions (Chapter 7). Dogs that bark continuously and disturb the peace may result in citations. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) provides animal control services.
Goodyear City Code Chapter 8, Article 8-2 (effective January 1, 2023) requires every short-term and vacation rental owner to obtain a $250 annual STR License from the City before listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, or any platform. Owners must designate an emergency contact reachable within one hour, carry $500,000 liability insurance (or use a platform with equivalent coverage), and run sex-offender background checks on guests.
Goodyear does not impose a minimum-stay or annual night cap on short-term rentals. Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-500.39 (created by SB 1350 in 2016, amended by HB 2672 in 2019, HB 2546 in 2022, and SB 1168 in 2022) preempts cities and towns from prohibiting vacation rentals or restricting them based on classification, use, or rental duration. Goodyear City Code Article 8-2 follows that framework with licensing requirements only.
STR operators in Goodyear must collect and remit Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). The city imposes a 2.5% Transient Lodging Tax for stays under 30 days. Combined with state (5.6%) and county rates, the total tax burden is approximately 12-13%. The $250 annual license fee is separate.
Goodyear does not set a specific per-bedroom guest cap for STRs. Occupancy is governed by building code capacity and fire safety standards. The 2022 state amendments enhanced city tools to address party houses and overcrowding.
Goodyear requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an STR license at $250 per year. Under Arizona law (ARS 9-500.39), the city cannot ban STRs but can require licensing and enforce health, safety, and nuisance rules. HOAs in Estrella, PebbleCreek, and other communities may impose additional restrictions.
STR guests in Goodyear are subject to the city's general noise ordinance (Section 11-1-8). Repeated nuisance complaints including noise can lead to STR license revocation under the 2022 state amendments. The designated local contact must be responsive to complaints.
STR guests must comply with Goodyear's general parking rules. RVs and trailers on streets are limited to 48 hours when attached to a vehicle. Guest vehicles must not block driveways or fire lanes. HOAs in Estrella and PebbleCreek may impose stricter parking requirements.
Goodyear does not mandate specific insurance minimums for STR operators. Arizona state law has no STR insurance requirement. Operators should carry adequate liability coverage as standard homeowner's policies typically exclude commercial rental activity.
Arizona House Bill 2672 (2022) restored limited short-term rental authority to counties and cities. Maricopa County may require operator registration, emergency contact, and liability insurance, but cannot mandate the host be physically present during a guest stay.
Arizona ARS section 11-269.17 prohibits Maricopa County from limiting short-term rentals to a host's primary residence. The county may register operators and enforce nuisance and zoning rules but cannot ban whole-home or non-owner-occupied vacation rentals.
Goodyear regulates RV, boat, and trailer parking through the Zoning Ordinance (Art. 8-5). Vehicles on streets unattached to a towing vehicle are prohibited. When attached, 48-hour maximum. On private property, maximum 2 such vehicles stored outside, in carports, garages, or rear yards screened from view.
Goodyear Code Section 13-3-7 establishes stopping, standing, and parking prohibitions. General street parking is permitted unless posted otherwise. RVs, trailers, and boats face specific restrictions. Overnight parking in city parks is prohibited.
Goodyear permits home EV charger installation. Level 2 chargers require electrical permits. ARS 33-1816.01 prohibits HOAs from banning EV charger installations.
Goodyear requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces. Parking on unpaved front yards or landscaped areas is prohibited. Driveway standards are set by the Zoning Ordinance. Parking standards for single-family homes require minimum off-street parking spaces.
Goodyear restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential districts. No more than one commercial vehicle or work trailer of two-ton capacity or less may be parked per lot. Commercial vehicles exceeding two-ton capacity are prohibited in residential zones.
Inoperable or unregistered vehicles on residential property must be stored out of public view. Maximum 2 such vehicles outside a garage. On streets, ARS 28-871 provides 72-hour abandoned vehicle authority. Code compliance handles complaints.
Goodyear generally permits overnight street parking unless posted otherwise. Park overnight parking is prohibited. RVs/trailers face 48-hour limits. HOAs may restrict overnight street parking.
Arizona Revised Statutes section 28-873 lets Maricopa County paint curbs to mark parking restrictions but does not lock in color meanings. The county Department of Transportation uses red for no parking, yellow for loading, white for passenger pickup, and blue for accessible spaces.
Maricopa County Department of Transportation establishes loading zones along unincorporated county roads using ARS section 28-873 authority. Yellow-curb commercial loading is limited to thirty minutes for trucks, three minutes for passenger pickup, and requires that the driver remain near the vehicle.
Goodyear requires building permits for fences and walls. Block masonry walls require permits and inspections for footing, rebar, and construction. The Development Services department processes fence permits. HOA approval is typically needed before applying.
Goodyear allows fences up to 6 feet in rear yards and 3 feet in front yards. Block masonry walls are standard throughout all master-planned communities. HOAs in Estrella, PebbleCreek, and Canyon Trails dictate exact wall specifications.
Goodyear enforces ARS 36-1681 requiring pool barriers at least 5 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. The Goodyear Zoning Code determines barrier requirements. Pool barriers are inspected by the Building Safety Division.
Retaining walls in Goodyear require permits when exceeding height thresholds. Walls over 4 feet of exposed height generally require engineered plans. The flat terrain means retaining walls are less common but used along washes and grade changes.
Block masonry (CMU) walls are standard in all Goodyear subdivisions. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Chain link may be restricted in visible areas. HOAs specify exact materials and colors.
Arizona has no statutory spite fence law; common law nuisance applies. In Goodyear, shared boundary walls are typically developer-installed. Maintenance is governed by HOA CC&Rs. Disputes are civil matters not mediated by the city.
ARS 36-1681 requires pool barriers at least 5 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates. Gate latches at 54 inches minimum. No 4-inch sphere passage. The Goodyear Zoning Code determines specific barrier requirements. Applies to all pools built after June 1992.
Goodyear requires building permits for all pool installations. The Building Safety Division processes permits and conducts inspections. Pools must comply with adopted building codes and ARS 36-1681 barrier requirements.
Goodyear enforces comprehensive pool safety under Arizona law. ARS 36-1681.01 mandates drain covers. ARS 36-1682 adds requirements for homes with children under 6. Arizona has one of the highest child drowning rates nationally.
Above-ground pools must comply with ARS 36-1681 barrier requirements. Walls 5+ feet high may serve as the barrier if access is controlled. Removable ladders must be secured when unattended. Permits needed for permanent installations with utilities.
Hot tubs require electrical permits for 240V installations. GFCI protection mandatory. Lockable safety covers may serve as barriers. Without a qualifying cover, 5-foot barrier required per ARS 36-1681. Setbacks from property lines apply.
Goodyear permits home occupations in residential zones. A business license is required. The business must maintain the residential character of the property. Professional occupations are defined in the Zoning Ordinance. HOAs may impose additional restrictions.
Goodyear permits one wall sign per residential unit, maximum 3 square feet, maximum 6 feet high, within 3 feet of the main entry per the Zoning Ordinance (Article 7-8). Larger commercial signs are prohibited in residential zones.
Goodyear home occupations must not generate customer traffic or commercial activity that changes the residential character of the property. The business must be incidental to residential use.
Home daycares regulated by ADHS under ARS 36-897+. Providers caring for 5+ children need ADHS certification. Smaller operations may be exempt. Zoning generally permits home daycare as a home occupation. Business license may be needed.
Arizona cottage food law (ARS 36-1761) allows home-based food production without a commercial kitchen or health permit. Annual sales capped at $75,000. Non-hazardous foods only (baked goods, jams, etc.). Labeling required.
Unincorporated Maricopa County allows two tiers of home-based business under the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance: low-intensity 'residential home occupations' permitted by-right as an accessory use in rural and residential districts (Sections 501.2.10 and 601.2.8), and 'cottage industries' that require a Special Use Permit from the Board of Supervisors (Chapter 13).
Goodyear Zoning Ordinance Section 3-2-3 establishes development standards including setback requirements for residential districts. Setbacks vary by zoning district (AG, R1-43, R1-18, R1-10, R1-8, R1-6, R1-4, R1-A). Front setbacks are typically 20-30 feet, side setbacks 5-10 feet, and rear setbacks 15-20 feet depending on district. Most Goodyear neighborhoods are in Planned Area Developments with specific standards.
Goodyear's Zoning Ordinance establishes maximum building coverage (lot coverage) percentages by zoning district. Standard R1-6 residential zones allow approximately 40-45% building coverage. R1-A zones with reduced development standards allow up to 80% coverage. All roofed structures including the main home, garages, carports, and accessory buildings count toward coverage. Planned Area Developments may set different limits.
Goodyear Zoning Ordinance Article 8-3 establishes building height limitations. Residential zones generally allow structures up to 30 feet or two stories. Height is measured from finished grade to the highest point of the roof. Exceptions exist for chimneys, antennas, and mechanical equipment. Properties near Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) and Luke AFB may have additional height restrictions.
Goodyear provides monthly bulk trash collection through Waste Connections of Arizona. Bulk items must be placed in the street next to the curb by 6 AM on collection day. Each pickup is limited to five cubic yards. Items must be liftable by two employees. Bulk collection schedules vary by neighborhood and can be found at goodyearaz.gov/trash.
Goodyear provides weekly curbside recycling collection through Waste Connections of Arizona on the same day as regular trash. Recycling is single-stream — all recyclables go in one bin. Accepted materials include paper, cardboard, plastics #1-5 and #7, glass, and aluminum. Contaminated loads may be rejected and sent to landfill.
Goodyear requires trash and recycling bins to be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day, spaced 3 feet apart, with lids closed and handles facing the street. Bins must be retrieved by end of collection day and stored out of public view between pickups. Bins should be 3 feet from mailboxes, vehicles, and other obstacles.
Goodyear contracts with Waste Connections of Arizona for weekly same-day curbside collection of trash and recycling containers. Residents receive trash and recycling bins serviced once per week on the same day. Bins must be placed curbside by 6 AM on collection day. Holiday schedules shift pickup to the following day for affected weeks.
Arizona has no statewide mandatory organics or food-waste recycling law. Maricopa County does not require residential organics separation. Phoenix and Mesa offer voluntary green-organics curbside subscription programs, but compliance is optional countywide.
Food trucks operating in Goodyear need a city business license, Maricopa County Environmental Services food handler's permit, and must comply with zoning requirements for mobile vending. The city regulates food truck operations through its peddler permit provisions (Chapter 8) and zoning ordinance. Special event permits are required for food truck rallies and events in parks.
Goodyear's Zoning Ordinance regulates where food trucks and mobile vendors can operate. Mobile vending is generally allowed on commercial-zoned property with owner consent. Residential areas, public rights-of-way, and areas near brick-and-mortar restaurants may have restrictions. Special event permits are required for public property and park locations.
Goodyear does not impose a specific city-level limit on how many garage sales a resident can hold per year. However, frequent or continuous sales that resemble a retail operation may violate the Zoning Ordinance's home business and commercial use provisions. Most HOAs in Goodyear's master-planned communities set their own frequency limits.
Goodyear does not require a permit for residential garage or yard sales. Sales are regulated through general nuisance and signage provisions. Garage sales should not create traffic hazards, block sidewalks, or generate excessive noise. HOAs in master-planned communities may have their own garage sale policies and restrictions.
Goodyear does not set specific city-level hours for garage and yard sales. General noise ordinance provisions (Section 11-1-8) and HOA rules effectively establish practical limits. Sales should not start before 7 AM or continue past dusk to avoid noise and nuisance complaints. HOAs in master-planned communities commonly set hours such as 7 AM to 3 PM.
Commercial drone operations in Goodyear require an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Arizona ARS §13-3729 preempts local drone regulation. Goodyear's proximity to Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) and Luke Air Force Base makes airspace authorization critical for commercial operations. Part 107 waivers may be needed for operations beyond standard limitations.
Recreational drone use in Goodyear is primarily governed by FAA regulations. Goodyear has unique airspace considerations due to Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR) and proximity to Luke Air Force Base. Arizona law (ARS §13-3729) prohibits local governments from enacting drone-specific ordinances beyond state law. Flying near GYR or Luke AFB requires extra caution regarding controlled airspace.
Drone flights near Phoenix Sky Harbor and Mesa Gateway airports require FAA Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) approval. Maricopa County defers to federal airspace rules under 14 CFR Part 107 with no separate county permit.
FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions automatically apply to drones over State Farm Stadium, Footprint Center, Chase Field, and other large venues during major events. Maricopa County follows federal stadium TFR rules under 14 CFR Section 91.145 and Notice 1 9 8 7 1.
Goodyear does not mandate tree replacement for private property tree removal. The Zoning Ordinance requires landscape plans for new development that include minimum tree plantings. The Urban Forestry Department manages replacement of public trees removed for maintenance or development. HOAs in master-planned communities often require replacement of trees removed from front yards.
Goodyear Code Chapter 27, Article 1 (Tree Care and Management) regulates tree removal on public property and within public rights-of-way. The city's Urban Forestry Department manages the urban forest canopy. Private property tree removal does not require a city permit in most cases, but trees within HOA common areas and PAD landscape plans may require approval.
Goodyear does not have a formal heritage tree or landmark tree ordinance for private property. The city's Urban Forestry Department manages and protects trees on public land under Chapter 27. Arizona's Native Plant Law (ARS §3-904) protects native plants including saguaro cacti on undeveloped land. HOAs may designate significant trees in common areas as protected under CC&Rs.
The Arizona Native Plant Protection Act (ARS Title 3 Chapter 7 Article 1) protects saguaro cactus, ironwood, paloverde, and other native species statewide. Maricopa County zoning Hillside and Desert overlays add development-specific protections.
Maricopa County Code Title VII regulates planting in road rights-of-way. Cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale set their own parkway and median tree standards. Approved species lists, clear-vision triangles, and irrigation rules apply to all street-tree plantings.
Goodyear requires grading permits for on-site grading and drainage modifications. The city's Engineering Design Standards and Chapter 15 (Subdivision Regulations) mandate that lots drain toward streets at a minimum 1% grade. The Engineering Department reviews all grading plans and drainage calculations. Drainage cannot be redirected onto neighboring properties.
Goodyear Code Chapter 16 Article 7 regulates stormwater discharge to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4). Illicit discharges to the MS4 are prohibited. New development must include stormwater management facilities with enforceable operation and maintenance agreements. Connection to the MS4 requires city approval. The city holds an AZPDES permit through ADEQ.
Goodyear requires erosion and sediment control measures during all land disturbance and construction activities. The city's Engineering Design Standards mandate dust control, sediment barriers, and stabilization measures. Projects disturbing one acre or more require an AZPDES Construction General Permit from ADEQ. Grading permits through the city include erosion control plan review.
Goodyear is inland in Maricopa County — no coastline and no coastal-construction jurisdiction. The relevant program is Goodyear City Code Chapter 16 (Flood Damage Prevention), which requires a Floodplain Development Permit before any construction, grading, fill, manufactured-home placement, or wash modification within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, administered by the city Floodplain Administrator under Arizona Department of Water Resources oversight.
Goodyear has FEMA-designated flood zones along desert washes and the Gila River corridor. Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances addresses flood damage prevention. FCDMC manages regional flood infrastructure. Flash flooding during monsoon season is the primary risk.
Maricopa County Air Quality Department Rule 322 caps heavy-duty diesel vehicle idling at five minutes within any sixty-minute period. The rule applies countywide on private and public property and includes specific exemptions for federal idle reductions, sleeper cabs, and emergency operations.
Arizona has no statewide energy code, and Maricopa County has not adopted a cool-roof ordinance for unincorporated areas. The county follows the 2018 International Residential Code with limited energy provisions, leaving roof-reflectance choices to the property owner.
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has not adopted a climate emergency declaration or countywide Climate Action Plan. Climate work happens through the Heat Relief Network, MCAQD ozone planning, and city-level CAPs in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa rather than a county mandate.
Goodyear Code Section 8-1-2 requires any person conducting door-to-door sales, canvassing, or soliciting to obtain a peddler permit from the Chief of Police. Solicitors must display their permit and photo ID when requested. Door-to-door activity is restricted to 9 AM to 8 PM weekdays and 11 AM to 5 PM weekends under Section 8-1-6.
Goodyear's peddler ordinance (Chapter 8) regulates door-to-door solicitation but does not establish a formal city-run no-knock registry. Residents can post "No Soliciting" signs to deter unwanted solicitors. Solicitors who ignore posted no-soliciting signs and continue to knock may be in violation of the city's peddler ordinance provisions.
Goodyear parks are closed to the public from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM (summer) or 10:00 PM to opening (winter). Summer hours run from the 3rd Monday in April through the 3rd Monday in October. Winter hours apply the remainder of the year. Special Use Permits are required for after-hours park use, amplified sound, and organized events.
Goodyear enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.
Goodyear does not currently require landlords to register rental properties with the city. Arizona state law (ARS §33-1902) requires landlords to register with the Arizona Department of Revenue and provide contact information to the county assessor. Goodyear follows Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARS Title 33, Chapter 10) for rental regulations. No local rent control or rental licensing programs exist.
Arizona law (ARS 33-1329) prohibits rent control. Landlords in Goodyear may set and raise rents without limits. No municipality in Arizona can impose rent stabilization.
Goodyear has no just cause eviction requirement. Arizona law allows landlords to terminate month-to-month tenancies with 30 days notice without providing a reason. The AZ Landlord and Tenant Act governs eviction procedures.
Maricopa County does not require landlords to pay tenant relocation assistance. Arizona Title 33 governs landlord-tenant relations statewide and does not mandate relocation payments for ordinary lease terminations or no-cause notices.
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 33-1321 caps residential security deposits at one and one-half months rent and governs return procedures statewide. Maricopa County applies state law without additional local rules or registration requirements.
Arizona allows no-fault terminations of month-to-month tenancies with 30 days written notice under ARS Section 33-1375. Maricopa County does not impose just-cause restrictions, additional notice periods, or mandatory grounds for non-renewal.
Arizona has no statewide source-of-income protection, and Maricopa County has not enacted local protection. Landlords may legally refuse Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, SSI, child support, or other lawful non-wage income as a tenant-screening criterion.
The Maricopa County Housing Authority (MCHA), part of Human Services Department, administers Housing Choice Vouchers in unincorporated areas and contract cities. Landlord participation is voluntary because Arizona prohibits forced acceptance under ARS 41-1491.14.
Goodyear requires trash bins to be stored out of public view except on collection day. Bins should be placed at curb the evening before and returned by end of collection day. HOAs enforce bin storage through CC&Rs.
Goodyear Section 10-4-4 requires property owners to remove trash, weeds, refuse, and debris. Code compliance addresses junk vehicles, overgrown vegetation, deteriorated structures, and other blight conditions. Signs maintained in disrepair also constitute visual blight.
Goodyear requires vacant lot owners to maintain properties free of weeds, debris, and hazards per Section 10-4-4. Rapid city growth means many vacant lots exist near developed neighborhoods. Code compliance monitors and enforces.
Goodyear permits garage and yard sales on residential property. Signs must not be in the public right-of-way. HOAs in master-planned communities may restrict frequency or require advance notice.
Snow removal regulations are not applicable to most of Maricopa County. The Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding desert receive little to no snowfall. The county does not have a snow or ice removal ordinance for sidewalks or roadways in unincorporated areas. On rare occasions when snow occurs in higher-elevation areas, MCDOT may plow county roads.
Under Proposition 207, adults 21+ may grow up to 6 cannabis plants at home, or 12 for households with 2+ adults. Plants must be in an enclosed, locked area out of public view. Goodyear Code Section 11-1-38 regulates marijuana within the city.
Goodyear permits dual-licensee dispensaries (medical + recreational) in shared locations per Section 11-1-38. Medical dispensaries must be 5,280 feet from other dispensaries and 500 feet from residential districts. Dispensary zoning is in Sections 4-2-11 through 4-2-13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Arizona Proposition 207 created a state social equity ownership program with twenty-six licenses statewide for applicants from communities harmed by marijuana enforcement. Several Maricopa County recipients now operate, while county zoning still controls dispensary siting in unincorporated areas.
Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-2806 bars marijuana dispensaries within 1320 feet of an existing public or private school. The state buffer applies in unincorporated Maricopa County, and Title XIII county zoning may add larger setbacks from residential zones and parks.
Proposition 207 lets Arizona adults twenty-one and older grow up to six marijuana plants in a private residence, capped at twelve per household. Maricopa County recognizes this state right but requires plants out of public view and away from minors.
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Title XIII permits marijuana establishments only in C-2 and C-3 commercial zones with a Conditional Use Permit. Cultivation and infusion are limited to the IND-1 and IND-2 industrial zones, subject to setbacks, screening, and air-quality requirements.
Goodyear requires building and electrical permits for solar installations. APS serves most of Goodyear with net metering available. Arizona's sunshine makes Goodyear an excellent solar location.
ARS 33-1816 prohibits HOAs from banning solar panels. HOAs can set reasonable guidelines but cannot increase costs by more than $1,000 or reduce efficiency by more than 10%. This applies to all Goodyear HOAs.
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 9-1303 requires cities and counties to use expedited solar permitting through the SolarAPP+ platform or equivalent. Maricopa County and member cities issue most residential rooftop solar permits same-day or within five business days.
Arizona does not authorize a statewide community solar program. The Arizona Corporation Commission rejected community solar dockets in 2015 and 2022. Maricopa County residents in APS or SRP territory rely on utility-owned solar communities or rooftop net metering instead.
Goodyear regulates outdoor lighting through Zoning Ordinance Article 10 (Outdoor Lighting Standards). Light sources for signs must not be visible from streets, sidewalks, or adjacent property. Fixtures must minimize light pollution and glare.
Goodyear's outdoor lighting standards prohibit light sources from being visible from adjacent properties. Security lights and floodlights must be directed and shielded to prevent spillover. Code compliance handles complaints.
ARS 16-1019 protects political sign display on residential property. Cities cannot prohibit political signs within state size limits. Signs must be removed within 15 days after election. Signs in public right-of-way are prohibited.
Garage sale signs in Goodyear must be on private property, not in public right-of-way. Signs must be removed after the sale. The sign regulations in Art. 7-6 require all signs to be maintained in good order.
Goodyear does not have a specific holiday display ordinance. Seasonal decorations are generally permitted. HOAs may set timing, size, and lighting restrictions. Outdoor lighting must comply with general standards (shielded, no trespass).
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 28-7732 and ADOT outdoor-advertising rules govern digital billboards along controlled-access highways. Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 13 regulates off-premise signs in unincorporated areas with size, brightness, and spacing limits.
Arizona Revised Statutes section 13-3108 preempts almost every Maricopa County firearm rule, voiding any county ordinance on registration, magazine limits, sales, or transport beyond state law. Only narrow discharge and county-property authority survive across unincorporated land.
Arizona has been a permitless or constitutional carry state since 2010 under ARS section 13-3102. Adults twenty-one and older may carry concealed in unincorporated Maricopa County without a permit, and the Maricopa County Sheriff still issues optional CCWs for reciprocity.
Arizona has long permitted open carry of handguns and long guns without a permit. Adults eighteen and older may openly carry across Maricopa County, subject only to ARS section 13-3102 posted-area limits and federal restrictions near schools.
Arizona allows adults to keep loaded firearms in a vehicle without a permit. ARS section 13-3102 lets a Maricopa County driver carry a loaded handgun openly or concealed in the passenger compartment, including the glove box or center console, with limited posted-area exceptions.
Vape and tobacco retailers across Maricopa County must hold an Arizona Department of Health Services tobacco retailer license created by SB-1009, plus an Arizona Department of Revenue luxury-tax license. Maricopa County Environmental Services adds a health permit when food or e-liquid is mixed onsite.
Federal Tobacco 21 (Public Law 116-94) and Arizona Senate Bill 1009 (ARS section 36-798.03) bar Maricopa County retailers from selling cigarettes, cigars, vapes, or any tobacco product to anyone under twenty-one. Photo ID is mandatory for buyers appearing under twenty-seven.
Arizona has no statewide ban on flavored tobacco or menthol products, and Maricopa County imposes none. Retailers may legally sell menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, and flavored e-liquids subject to FDA Premarket Tobacco Application authorization.
ARS section 9-500.38 preempts Maricopa County from banning expanded polystyrene foam cups, plates, or clamshells. Restaurants and grocers may freely use EPS foam containers, and the county limits restrictions to its own facilities through procurement policy.
Maricopa County imposes no straws-on-request rule, and ARS section 9-500.38 preempts any county ordinance restricting plastic straws. Restaurants may freely distribute single-use plastic straws at counters, drive-throughs, and self-service stations across the county.
ARS section 9-500.38, the 2015 Cooler Heads Prevail Act, bars Maricopa County and Arizona cities from banning, taxing, or imposing fees on plastic carryout bags. Stores across the county may distribute single-use plastic bags freely.
Arizona voters passed Proposition 206 in 2016 setting a statewide minimum wage indexed annually to inflation. The 2024 rate is $14.35 per hour. State law preempts Maricopa County and its cities from setting a higher local wage.
Proposition 206 also requires Arizona employers to provide earned paid sick time. Workers accrue 1 hour per 30 hours worked, capped at 40 hours per year (24 hours for employers under 15). State law preempts Maricopa County local rules.
Arizona's ARS 23-204 prevents cities from enacting predictive scheduling, fair workweek, or shift change pay ordinances on private employers.
Arizona Senate Bill 1070 (2010), partly upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in Arizona v. United States (2012), prohibits Maricopa County and its cities from adopting sanctuary policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
The Legal Arizona Workers Act (2007) requires every employer in Arizona, including Maricopa County businesses of any size, to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm new-hire employment authorization. Knowing or intentional violations risk business license suspension or revocation.
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 3-111 protects established farm and ranch operations from nuisance lawsuits arising from changed conditions, including suburban encroachment in Maricopa County. Operations existing before nearby development are presumed reasonable and lawful.
Arizona limits local zoning power over agricultural land, protecting commercial farming activities from overly restrictive land-use regulation.
Arizona has no dedicated bed-bug disclosure law. Maricopa County tenants rely on the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act §33-1324 habitability provisions, and MCESD accepts environmental health complaints when infestations create unsanitary conditions in rental housing.
Maricopa County Environmental Services Department inspects every food facility countywide under MCEHC Chapters 1 and 3, scoring critical and non-critical violations. Arizona uses a numerical scoring and online disclosure model rather than a posted A-B-C letter grade card.
Maricopa County Vector Control investigates rodent complaints under ARS §36-602 and county nuisance rules. Property owners must eliminate harborage and active infestations. Arizona allows EPA-registered rodenticides, traps, and bait stations for consumer use.
Arizona ARS §36-2814 classifies home-generated sharps as biohazardous medical waste prohibited from regular trash. Maricopa County operates the SHARP collection program, providing free drop-off sites, pharmacy take-back, and mail-back kits for residents countywide.
Under ARS §36-136 and Maricopa County Environmental Health Code Chapter 8, every food handler in the county must obtain a Maricopa County Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire. Cards remain valid for three years and must be carried during shifts.
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.
The Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy licenses individual therapists statewide under ARS Title 32 Chapter 42. Maricopa County requires a transaction privilege tax license but does not separately license massage establishments in unincorporated areas beyond zoning.
Arizona requires tobacco retailers to register with the Department of Health Services and the Department of Revenue under ARS Title 36 Chapter 6 Article 14. Maricopa County does not add a separate retail-tobacco license in unincorporated areas.
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 44-1641 requires secondhand dealers to maintain transaction records and report purchased property to law enforcement. Maricopa County Sheriff uses the LeadsOnline reporting database; cities add their own dealer permits within their limits.
Arizona Revised Statutes Section 44-1621 et seq. governs pawnbrokers statewide with strict recordkeeping and law-enforcement reporting requirements. Maricopa County Sheriff oversees unincorporated dealers; cities add local licensing on top of state rules.
Tow operators in Maricopa County need an Arizona Department of Transportation motor-carrier permit and inclusion on the Maricopa County Sheriff rotation list to perform police-ordered tows on unincorporated highways under ARS Title 28 Chapter 11.
Arizona has no dedicated public-urination statute. Maricopa County Sheriff cites under ARS 13-2905 loitering or ARS 13-1402 indecent exposure depending on circumstances. Cities such as Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe add specific municipal codes carrying $500 fines.
Arizona's loitering and disorderly conduct statutes (ARS 13-2905 and 13-2904) cover aggressive solicitation involving threat, physical contact, or traffic obstruction. Maricopa County Sheriff enforces in unincorporated areas; passive panhandling is constitutionally protected speech.
Maricopa County Code Title XIII Chapter 1 (Noise Ordinance) lets the Sheriff cite hosts of loud parties exceeding decibel limits or quiet-hours rules. Repeat second-response calls within 12 months allow cost-recovery billing for the host or property owner.
The Smoke-Free Arizona Act (ARS 36-601.01) bans smoking inside enclosed public places and within 20 feet of doors, windows, and ventilation intakes statewide. Maricopa County does not add broader outdoor-smoking restrictions except in county parks and beach areas.
Arizona has no statute regulating Automated License Plate Readers. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Phoenix Police, and Scottsdale PD operate Flock Safety and Vigilant ALPR networks. Data retention varies from 30 days to one year by agency policy, with no statewide oversight.
Arizona is a one-party consent state under ARS §13-3005. You may record any conversation you are a party to without the other party's knowledge. Recording conversations between others without any party's consent is a Class 5 felony. Video recording in public is generally unrestricted.
In unincorporated Maricopa County, all fencing over 1 foot in height requires some level of permit or review from Planning and Development. Standard residential fences are generally limited to 6 feet in side/rear yards. Front setback fences are typically limited to 3 feet.
Security cameras on private property are legal in Maricopa County. Arizona is a one-party consent state for audio recording (ARS §13-3005). Video surveillance of your own property and visible public areas is unrestricted. Cameras must not be used for voyeurism under ARS §13-1424.
Maricopa County Code Title XIII regulates noise on county property, while construction-equipment limits are set city-by-city. Phoenix allows construction 5am-7pm weekdays, Scottsdale 6am-7pm, Mesa 6am-10pm. Sunday work is restricted in most cities.
Phoenix Sky Harbor and Mesa Gateway operate FAA Part 150 noise compatibility programs that restrict aircraft engine runups by time and location. Maricopa County has no separate airport-noise authority. Complaints route through airport noise offices and FAA.
Maricopa County Historic Preservation Office oversees county-owned historic properties, while Arizona State Parks Board administers the Arizona Register of Historic Places. Local landmark designations come from cities like Phoenix Historic Preservation Commission and Scottsdale HPC.
Arizona has no Mills Act program. Instead, ARS Section 42-12101 creates a Historic Property Tax classification that reduces full-cash value by 50 percent for qualifying owner-maintained historic homes in Maricopa County and statewide for 15 years renewable.
Arizona Department of Agriculture lists Ailanthus altissima (tree-of-heaven) as a regulated noxious weed but not prohibited. Maricopa County has no specific tree-of-heaven removal mandate. Removal is recommended due to invasive spread and spotted lanternfly host risk.
Maricopa County regulates certain plants under the Arizona Native Plant Law (ARS §3-904) and noxious weed regulations. Palo Verde, saguaro, and other protected native plants cannot be removed without permits. Several weed species are regulated by the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
Maricopa County does not have a bamboo restriction ordinance. Arizona's arid climate naturally limits bamboo growth, making it a less common landscaping concern. Some bamboo species can survive with irrigation, but they are not widely planted in the Phoenix metro area.
Maricopa County allows front yard gardens in unincorporated areas. Arizona does not have a statewide law specifically protecting front yard food gardens, but the county's zoning ordinance does not prohibit them. Water-wise gardening is encouraged given the desert climate.
All fencing over 1 foot in height requires review in unincorporated Maricopa County. Simple fences need a zoning clearance (A-fence). Pool barriers, fences over 8 feet, hillside fences, and retaining wall-fences need full building and zoning clearances (B-fence).
In unincorporated Maricopa County, accessory structures under 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems are exempt from building permits. Larger sheds require a building permit. All sheds must comply with zoning setbacks and lot coverage limits.
In unincorporated Maricopa County, decks not more than 30 inches above grade are generally exempt from building permits. Elevated decks, covered patios (ramadas), and attached patio structures require permits. Setback and lot coverage requirements apply to all outdoor structures.
Most renovation work in unincorporated Maricopa County requires building permits. Structural changes, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and roofing work all need permits. Cosmetic work like painting and flooring does not require permits. Apply through the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department.
Maricopa County Code Compliance Division handles zoning and building violations in unincorporated areas. Complaints can be filed online through the county's Report a Code Violation form, by phone, or in person at Planning and Development. Complainant identity remains confidential.
Common violations in unincorporated Maricopa County include structures built without permits, zoning violations (illegal businesses in residential areas), junk and debris accumulation, inoperable vehicles, illegal signs, and non-compliant fencing. Unpermitted structures are a frequent issue in rural unincorporated areas.
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.