Peoria in the Sonoran Desert virtually never gets snow. No snow removal ordinances exist. Property owners maintain sidewalk clearance from vegetation and debris. The city maintains public sidewalk structural condition.
Snow is essentially non-existent in Peoria. There are no snow or ice removal ordinances. Property owners maintain sidewalks adjacent to their property by trimming vegetation and clearing debris. Trees must not obstruct pedestrian passage. The city maintains sidewalk structural condition. Desert maintenance concerns include clearing fallen palm fronds, trimming vegetation through cracks, and removing wind-blown debris.
Vegetation encroaching on sidewalks may result in code compliance action.
Peoria, AZ
Peoria permits residential EV charger installation with electrical permits for Level 2 systems. ARS 33-1818 prevents HOAs from banning EV chargers. Level 1 c...
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Peoria requires permits for masonry walls and block fences. Standard open fencing under 6 feet in side and rear yards may not require a building permit but m...
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Peoria limits dogs/cats to a combined total typically allowed in residential zones and treats hoarding under AZ §13-2910 animal cruelty. Maricopa County Anim...
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Smoke alarms in Peoria are required by ARS 36-1637 and the 2018 IFC adopted by City Code Sec. 9-31 (Ord. 2021-13). Approved alarms must be installed in every...
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Peoria adopts International Fire Code (IFC) Chapter 61 for LP-gas. Residential: two 20-lb cylinders max per dwelling outside; indoor storage prohibited. BBQ ...
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Peoria's fire code (2018 International Fire Code) requires property owners to clear dry brush, dead vegetation, and fire hazards. The city's northwest Valley...
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