Arizona prohibits cities, towns, and counties from regulating or banning auxiliary containers like plastic bags, cups, and bottles under ARS 9-500.38.
ARS 9-500.38 and ARS 11-269.16 prevent municipalities and counties from imposing taxes, fees, or outright bans on auxiliary containers, which include plastic bags, polystyrene foam containers, cups, bottles, and similar packaging. The 2015 law was enacted in response to local plastic bag fees and bans in cities like Bisbee and Tempe. Local recycling programs are still allowed, but mandatory bag charges or bans on retailer distribution of plastic bags are void.
Cities passing void ordinances risk loss of state shared revenue and litigation by the state or affected businesses.
Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley does not have a standalone leaf blower ordinance. Leaf blower use is regulated under the general noise nuisance provisions of Town Code Chapter 9....
Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley regulates outdoor music under its general nuisance ordinance (Town Code Chapter 9) and through special event permit conditions. Outdoor music at r...
Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley regulates construction noise through its zoning code and general nuisance provisions. Construction is generally permitted Monday through Saturday ...
Oro Valley, AZ
Oro Valley regulates industrial and commercial noise through its Zoning Code Chapter 22, which establishes performance standards for noise in different zonin...
Oro Valley, AZ
Retaining walls over 4 ft exposed height require a building permit with PE-stamped engineering. Surcharge walls need permits at any height. Hillside Developm...
Oro Valley, AZ
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