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MARICOPA COUNTY
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
GROUP HOME
SUBMITTAL FORMS INDEX
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL & PROCESS TIMEFRAME
GROUP HOME LAND USE APPLICATION
EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE ONE STOP SHOP
Note: As of December 31, 2012, all Land Use applications are subject to ARS § 1605.
- As of September 13, 2013 all Residential uses are excluded per ARS §11-1605 M.2
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & CHECKLIST
Group Home is defined as A dwelling unit shared as their primary residence by minors,
handicapped or elderly persons, living together as a single housekeeping unit, in a long
term, family-like environment in which staff persons provide on-site care, training, or
support for the residents. Such homes or services provided therein shall be licensed by,
certified by, approved by, registered with, funded by or through, or under contract with
the State. (Group homes shall not include homes for the developmentally disabled,
defined as persons afflicted with autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or mental retardation, as
regulated by Arizona Revised Statutes, §36-582.)
The governing regulations that apply are: Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 5,
Article 501.2.5 and Chapter 6, Article 601.2.4. A by-right group home shall not be more than
10 persons and shall comply with the governing regulations. Group Homes greater than 10
persons are subject to a Special Use Permit
which is applied for under a different packet.
The Group Home process consists of several applications through two Branches of
Maricopa County Planning and Development and the State of Arizona. Initially, an
applicant must obtain entitlement for the
use through a Land Use application and then
applicable building permits must be obtained. Please review the flow chart below. For
questions, call the On Call Planner at 602-506-3301.
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GROUP HOME FLOW CHART
Applications submitted to the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shall
include all of the exhibits, items and information listed in this checklist. An application will only
be accepted by the Department when all of the items listed below are submitted, unless
otherwise deemed unnecessary by staff. Applications determined to be incomplete shall not
be processed by staff. Additional information, detail, and/or copies may be required after
review by the assigned planner.
The applicant must obtain a license from the State of Arizona prior to
operation of the group home. DSB will sign applicable forms attesting
compliance with all applicable local building codes and ordinances.
Within 180 days, apply for all applicable building
permit (BP) applications through the Development
Services Branch (DSB)
(The LU# must be on the BP applications).
A home of 5 or fewer
clients will require a
permit for: A
Compliance
Inspection
OR
Residential Alteration
The determination is
based on the level of
remodeling needed
for residence
.
A home of 6 to 10
clients will require a
permit for:
A Residential Alteration
Site and building plans
will be needed as the
home is required to
have an automated
fire suppression system
and meet ADA
requirements.
Apply for and obtain approval of a Land Use (LU)
Permit through the Planning Services Branch (PSB)
The applicant shall provide a copy of the license to PSB prior to
the Group Home commencing.
Building Permits are issued and finalized with
inspections through DSB as applicable.
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After it has been determined that the initial submittal is complete, the filing fee per Zoning
Ordinance requirement is to be paid by the owner or owner’s authorized agent (checks
should be made payable to “Maricopa County Planning and Development”). A receipt will
then be issued and a case number assigned.
As of September 13, 2013, the Land Use application process shall be subject ARS § 1605, a
State statute that mandates establishment of timeframes to either approve or deny a
“license” as defined by the statute. The full statute may be viewed at:
http://www.azleg.gov/arstitle/
The statute sets up two types of review timeframes: Administrative and Substantive. The Board
of Supervisors (BOS) through the P-30 Licensing Timeframes Ordinance has adopted a 25 day
administrative timeframe and a 75 substantive timeframe for Land Use applications. An
application related to a residential use is not subject to the statute. An application that is part
of design build project may establish negotiated time process during the pre-application
meeting.
Administrative Review Period
The statutes allow for multiple reviews during the administrative review period.
Substantive Review Period
Only one review is allowed for the substantive review period. The County can amend the
substantive review comments to address legal requirements not identified on the original
substantive review comments.
The applicant can authorizes a 50% time increase. This authorization can be given at time of
application or at any time during the process.
After receipt of an application, the administrative review period begins and staff will review for
administrative completeness. The applicant will receive a formal response from their assigned
planner and may be required to submit additional information. Once administrative
comments have been given to the applicant, the timeframe clock will stop and will resume
upon resubmittal of the application materials.
Once the application is deemed administratively complete, the planner will formally notify the
applicant that the project has entered the substantive review period and technical comments
will be given to the applicant within a reasonable timeframe. The substantive timeframe clock
stops from receipt of comments until the applicant makes a formal resubmittal.
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At any time during the process, an applicant can check the status of their application by
viewing the Citizens Access Portal on the Planning and Developments website:
https://accela.maricopa.gov/CitizenAccessMCOSS/
The applicant’s assigned planner can also be utilized as a resource for checking application
status. If at any time comments are given to the applicant, a notation will be made as to the
administrative or substantive timeframe frame remaining which will not resume until a
resubmittal is made. Note: It is very important to return the planner’s comment memo upon
resubmittal so that the appropriate statutory timeframe can resume.
Depending on the comments received, the application materials may need revisions. The
owner or authorized agent must submit revised materials to the OSS. The applicant’s
resubmittal must meet the County’s technical requirement or it will be denied. Additionally, an
administrative decision of denial can be made if the Director finds that it is not possible to
grant the application within the timeframe or the applicant has not provided additional or
supplemental information within 180 days (not working days) of a written or electronic request
for said information.
Once staff is satisfied that technical requirements have been met, staff may approve or deny
the request. At this time, the substantive timeframe clock will stop. After a decision has been
made, a decision letter will be issued.
The conditions of approval of this Group Home may be appealed to the Hearing Officer
pursuant to ARS § 11-832. Provide request for appeal to the Hearing Officer Liaison at this
address within 30 calendar days of the administrative/ministerial approval date to schedule an
administrative hearing.
Note: If an applicant has not made a resubmittal of application materials in either
administrative or substantive review periods after six (6) months, the application will be closed
due to inactivity.
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INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SUBMITTAL
1. Application: completed and signed – 2 copies
2. Proof of ownership (recorded deed or unofficial copy) 1 copy
If applicable, lease agreement. If the subject property is part of a land lease, the
Lease Agreement should include the terms of the lease, and the proposed use of
the leased land. Additional information may be required after reviewing the Lease
Agreement.
3. Site Plan – 2 copies (11”x17” or 8 1/2” x 14”) of the property, indicating the following:
a) The site plan must be drawn to a recognizable scale, i.e. 1” = 20’.
b) North arrow and scale (written and graphic scale) shown on plan.
c) All property lines must be clearly shown and dimensions indicated.
d) Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed structures (including
fences, signs and pools) from property lines and distance between structures.
e) Location and width of dedicated streets, recorded easements, (provide recording
number) and patent easements on or adjacent to property (include names of
streets if applicable).
f) All existing and proposed structures must be shown and dimensioned on the site
plan.
4. Floor Plan – 2 copies of the residence or building where the group home will be located.
a) Identify the space to be used for the group home.
b) Include the dimensions of the room and common areas.
c) Identify all entries/exits.
5. Narrative Report – 2 copies, underlined wording indicates a section heading.
a) Purpose of Request
b) Description of proposalInclude number of residents, number of bedroom, number of
staff, hours of operation.
c) Relationship to surrounding properties
d) Circulation system (on & off-site)including any proposed improvements.
e) Development Schedule
f) Public Utilities and services (refuse, sewer, water, police, fire, etc.)
6. Photographs
Submit photographs of the site, taken on all four corners of the property and
looking inward to the property (minimum of four photographs).
Please label each photograph with the view, direction and date.
A site plan or key map may also be used in conjunction with the photographs with
notations showing what direction the photograph faces and where it is taken.
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7. Electronic copies of application materials saved as Adobe PDF files 1 CD or jump drive.
Example Narrative Report should be saved as NARR-RPTS-1.pdf
Application Document
Completed Application
Official recorded deed/unofficial deed
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Narrative Report
Photographs
8. Fees:
Zoning Clearance (Residential) $100
Addressing Review Fee of $10 to verify an existing address or $50 to assign an address
(This fee is a separate fee but can be combined with the zoning clearance fee).
Change to an application for a license in progress $50
For an application to be added to an application for a license in
progress $50
To re-initiate application for a license administratively denied due to time (within 180
days) $50
Appeal of administrative denial of a license due to time
(within 30 days) $150
PROCESS FLOW CHART & PROJECTED TIMEFRAME
Approximate timeframe of 1 month
Submittal of application at front counter
(One Stop Shop)
Application
resubmittal
1 review cycle
Sign-Off received, staff
will issue a decision
letter
Application to primary reviewing agencies including
Planning and Addressing
Review Comments or Sign-Off
(approximately 2 weeks following resubmittal)
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MARICOPA COUNTY
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
GROUP HOME LAND USE APPLICATION
REQUEST
Title of Project:
Description of Request:
Existing Use of Property:
Existing Zoning District:
Related Case Number:
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Address (if known):
General Location
(Include nearest city/town):
Size in Acres: Square Feet:
Legal Description Section: Township: Range:
Assessor’s Parcel Number:
OWNER’S AUTHORIZED AGENT INFORMATION
Name: Contact:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone #: Fax #:
E-mail Address:
PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name: Contact:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone #: Fax #:
E-mail Address:
PROPERTY OWNER AND OWNER’S AGENT AUTHORIZATION
I (property owner) authorize (owner’s agent) ____________________________________
to
file this application on all matters relating to this request with Maricopa County. By signing this form as the property owner I
hereby agree to abide by any and all conditions that may be assigned by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors,
Maricopa County Planning and Zoning Commission, or Maricopa County Planning and Development Department staff as
applicable, as part of any approval of this request, including conditions, development agreements, and/or any other
requirement that may encumber or otherwise affect the use of my property.
INSPECTIONS
By submitting this application, I am inviting County staff to conduct all site inspections they deem necessary.
PROPOSITION 207 WAIVER
The property owner acknowledges that the approval being sought by this application may cause a reduction in the existing
rights to use, divide, sell or possess the private property that is the subject of this application. The property owner further
acknowledges that it is the property owner who has requested the action sought by the filing of this application. Therefore,
pursuant to A.R.S.§12-1132 through 1138, the property owner does hereby waive any and all claims for diminution in value of
the property with regard to any action taken by Maricopa County as result of the filing of this application.
Property Owner Signature: Date: ____________________________________
VERIFICATION OF APPLICATION INFORMATION
I certify that the statements in this application and support material are true. Any approvals or permits granted by Maricopa
County in reliance upon the truthfulness of these statements may be revoked or rescinded.
Property Owner Signature: Date: _________________________________
ARS § 1605 TIMEFRAME EXTENSION
I authorize a 50% timeframe extension for the review of my application as adopted by the Board of Supervisors per ARS § 1605
and as amended.
Property Owner Signature: Date: _________________________________
ALL FEES ARE DUE AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
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EXAMPLE OF A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN
SAMPLE ONLY (DRAWING SHOWN IS NOT TO SCALE).
ADDITIONAL DETAILED PLANS MAY BE REQUIRED.
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WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE ONE STOP SHOP
Purpose:
Provide customers with information about what to expect when submitting a
group home application. This information sheet includes the
application material
checklist, fee schedule, and a three step process for application
submittal.
Location:
Maricopa County Planning & Development Department
501 N. 44
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Street, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85008
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays (to ensure adequate
time for
application submittal, projects should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m.)
STEP 1 - Reception: Proceed to the One Stop Shop Reception desk to obtain a call ticket for the application
submittal. Provide the receptionist your name and specify the type of planning
application.
STEP 2 - Intake Counter: One Stop Shop customer service will call your ticket number and evaluate
the
application materials for completeness. Once the application materials are accepted a tracking
number will be
provided and staff will advise you to proceed to the cashier to process application payment.
The following is a list of
required application materials:
Group Home Application Submittal Documents
2 copies Land Use Application – completed & signed
1 copyRecorded deed or unofficial copy is acceptable
2 copiesSite Plan 11” x 17” or 8 1/2” x 14”
2 copiesFloor plan
2 copies Narrative
1 copyPhotographs
1 CD or jump drive with electronic copies of application materials
NOTE: If any documentation is missing your application may not be
accepted during
the intake process, please be sure to follow this checklist
STEP 3 - Cashier - Processing Payment: The cashier will call your ticket number, request your
application
tracking number, advise you of the total application fees and request your method of payment.
Maricopa County
accepts cash, check, or credit card. Please make checks payable to: MARICOPA
COUNTY. Please note that proper payment in full, based upon the following fee schedule, is
required at
the time of application:
Group Home Application Fee Schedule
Zoning Clearance
Residential $100
Addressing
$10 verify existing address or
$50 assign address