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A zoning violation exists when a property's use has not been approved by County Planning through the Building/Use Permit process, when the conditions of a Building/Use Permit are being violated, or when a property is being used in violation of the Cochise County Zoning Regulations. Below is a list of some typical zoning violations in Cochise County.
Building Safety
- Construction/Structure without a permit
- Blowing construction debris
- Business operating without a permit
- Sign violation
- Structure too close to the property line
Public Nuisances
- Light Pollution Code violation
- Noise, odor, vibration, or dust violation
- Outdoor storage violation
- Outdoor storage of appliances (such as refrigerators with doors)
- Ongoing yard sale
- Filth/debris on the property
- Illegal Dumping - garbage, tires, miscellaneous debris
- Animal/livestock violation
- An excessive number of cars on the property
- Heavy equipment/trucks in a residential area
- Abandoned/dilapidated structure
Other
- Auto Repair
- Living in Recreational Vehicle or tents
- Illegal parcel splitting activity
- Land clearing without a permit (more than one acre)
Next Steps
Submit a complaint
You'll need the address of the property in question and photos are always helpful if you have them.
SUBMIT A COMPLAINT
More Information
View the Cochise County Zoning Regulations here