What is a Land Use Violation?
| Outside Storage |
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Disabled or junk vehicles
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Vehicular parts
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Appliances (unless in use)
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Furniture not designed for outside use
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Commercial equipment
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Debris |
| Use Violations |
- Non-permitted businesses
- Living in a travel trailer over 90 days a year
- Multi-family in single family zones
- Excessive lighting
- Excessive livestock
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| Permit Violations |
- All new construction over $1,000.00 in value requires a zoning clearance
- Structures not requiring a permit must still meet use and setback requirements
- Work in Flood Plane requires permits
- Most grading requires permits
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| Weeds and Trash |
- Excessive weeds causing a fire hazard may be addressed if the Fire Department of jurisdiction deems them a hazard
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| And More... |
The Land Use Unit also handles the administrative abatement of failed septic systems, dangerous buildings, building code violations and flood control violations.
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| What is Not a Violation |
- Ugly or excessive vehicles
- Barking dogs
- Social nuisances or noisy activities
- Violations of Deed Restrictions
- Cars parked in Rights of Way
- Weeds in ditches along Rights of Way
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| The Abatement Process |
- Complaint received and assigned to specialist
- Property researched
- Inspection performed
- Violation verified (if applicable)
- Property owner or occupant notifiedNotice of Violation served
- Hearing scheduled
- Determination by the Hearing Officer
- Judgment generated
- Compliance monitored
- Appropriate referrals if warranted (Superior or Criminal Court)
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| Potential Penalties |
- Immediate administrative fine of $100.00
- Typical fine of $750.00 if not in compliance with judgment within specified time frame
- All fines are collected by either staff or collection agency
- Judgment is recorded against property until resolved
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| How To Report A Land Use Violation |
Reporting a possible land use violation is easy and only requires a call to the Yavapai County land use violation hot line, anonymously if you wish. To speed along the abatement process please provide a street address and parcel number. Most reported violations are investigated within ten days.
| Yavapai County Land Use Hotline Number: 928-442-5458 | | |
