Subdivision Regulations
The purpose of subdivision regulations is to help guide orderly growth and harmonious
development in communities by dividing parcels into smaller lots for the purposes of
development. Subdivision regulations should conform to the intent of general plans and
in compliance with established zoning districts, while maintaining efforts to preserve,
promote, and protect the health, safety, convenience, and general welfare of the public.
Subdivision regulations do this by establishing requirements and guidelines for the
subdivision of land into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land. Subdivision
regulations may also include requirements for constructing new streets if they are
required to support the development of the parcels.
Arizona Revised Statutes Title 9. Cities and Towns § 9‐463 lays out the state requirements
for subdivision regulations for cities and towns. Subdivision regulation requirements for
counties are identified in Arizona Revised Statutes Title 11. Counties § 11‐821.
JLUS Partner Community Planning Tools
Table 4‐1 identifies the existing community planning tools that are used by the Pinal
County JLUS partner communities and a brief assessment of how they relate to
compatibility planning in regard to AZARNG sites and operations. A more detailed
discussion of the tools is presented on the following pages in conjunction with the
relevant partner communities.
Background Report
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