Rules for ZIP Code 85742
Tucson, AZ · Pima County
95 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Pima County.
ZIP code 85742 is unincorporated Pima County land, in the community of Casas Adobes: about 77% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 85742 also covers:
- town of Oro Valley~15% of residents
- Casas Adobes (community)~75% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 85742 based on Pima County ordinances.
Landscaping Rules
5 rules- Rainwater HarvestingSome
- Tree Removal & Heritage TreesHeavy
- Weed OrdinancesSome
- Native PlantsSome
- Water RestrictionsSignificant
Animal Ordinances
8 rulesPublic Health Rules
3 rules- Food Handler CertificationSome
- Bed-Bug RulesSignificant
- Rodent ControlSome
Building Safety
5 rules- Plumbing PermitsSome
- Building PermitsSome
- Electrical PermitsSome
- Green Building CodeLight
- Lead PaintSome
Short-Term Rentals
3 rulesTree Protection
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
5 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesFire Regulations
4 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresFew
- FireworksSome
- Outdoor BurningSignificant
- Wildfire ZonesSome
Noise Ordinances
6 rules- Construction HoursSome
- Vehicle NoiseSome
- Quiet HoursSome
- Aircraft NoiseSome
- Decibel LimitsSome
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Secondhand DealersSome
- PawnbrokersSome
- Massage EstablishmentsLight
- Auto Repair on Residential PropertySome
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
1 ruleSpecial Events & Permits
3 rules- Street Fair RulesSome
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
6 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesOutdoor Cooking
1 rule- Smoker RulesFew
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSome
Home Business
3 rulesAccessory Structures
4 rulesSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Cannabis Regulations
3 rules- Buffer ZonesSignificant
- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
- Home CultivationSome
Fence Regulations
4 rulesOutdoor Lighting
3 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
1 ruleFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 rule- Food Truck PermitsSignificant
Water Use Rules
1 ruleRight to Farm
1 ruleParking Rules
4 rulesSign Regulations
3 rules- Digital BillboardsHeavy
- Political SignsFew
- Window SignsSome
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Juvenile CurfewSignificant