Pima County protects native plants through Ch. 18.72 and Ch. 18.67 (riparian habitat), plus ARS 3-904. Buffer zones protect desert washes and the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan guides land use.
Pima County's tree and plant protection framework encompasses multiple code sections. Chapter 18.72 (Native Plant Preservation) applies to all land-disturbing activities requiring a county permit. Chapter 18.67 (Watercourse and Riparian Habitat Protection) protects native trees and vegetation within designated watercourses, riparian habitat areas, and important riparian areas (IRAs). Development within buffer zones of washes and riparian corridors requires enhanced plant preservation. The Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan (SDCP) guides land-use decisions affecting native habitat. Pima County also administers the Conservation Lands System, which classifies land into biological core, important riparian, and multiple-use categories with varying levels of plant protection. Native trees along desert washes -- including velvet mesquite, blue palo verde, and desert ironwood -- receive additional protection through riparian habitat regulations. The county arborist or biologist may be required to review development proposals in sensitive areas.
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Pima County has no outdoor music or amplified sound ordinance for unincorporated areas. ARS 13-2904 applies to unreasonable noise. Event venues may have CUP ...
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Pima County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. ARS §13-2904 applies.
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Pima County has no general decibel limits for unincorporated areas. Industrial zone performance standards exist. ARS 13-2904 uses a reasonable person standar...
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Pima County Code Chapter 9.30 and animal control code (Chapter 6.04) cover excessive animal noise. Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) handles barking dog complai...
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Pima County has no leaf blower ordinance for unincorporated areas. Desert landscaping minimizes need. ARS 13-2904 covers extreme noise. HOAs provide primary ...
Pima County, AZ
Pima County Code Chapter 9.30 prohibits excessive, unnecessary, or offensive noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood or causes discomfort ...
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