Maricopa County Ordinance P-11 (Abatement Ordinance) regulates vacant lot conditions in unincorporated areas. Lots must be maintained free of rubbish, trash, weeds, filth, debris, and dilapidated structures. Ordinance P-27 restricts vehicle parking on unstabilized (unpaved) vacant lots. After a 10-day notice period, the county may enter and abate conditions at the owner's expense.
Code Compliance enforces P-11 in unincorporated areas only. A building or structure is considered dilapidated if vacant and unsecured for more than 48 hours on more than one occasion during 12 months. Abatement costs are assessed as a special lien against the property. This vacant lots rule under Maricopa County's property maintenance ordinances applies to unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Maricopa County code enforcement directly or consult the official Arizona municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Maricopa County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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