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SUP Process Internet: www.maricopa.gov/planning 10/31/19
Department
SPECIAL USE PERMIT PROCESS
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) is composed of
representatives of the County’s Planning, Transportation,
Drainage Review, Flood Control and Environmental
Services departments. Other comments may be supplied
by representatives from other County departments, fire
district, school district, City or Town, homeowner’s
association, or other interested parties.
After a complete application is submitted and accepted
by the Planning Department, staff will forward copies of the
application to members of the TAC. Staff will then schedule
the request for review by the TAC and notify the owner or
authorized agent of the date and time.
Staff will provide the owner or authorized agent with written
comments from any reviewing agency unable to attend
the meeting.
POST-TAC REVIEW
Depending on the comments received at the TAC, the
application materials (such as the Site Plan or Narrative)
may need revisions. The owner or authorized agent must
submit revised materials, reflecting the TAC comments, to
the Planning and Development Department, which will
forward the revised materials to the appropriate agencies.
Once they are satisfied that the technical requirements
have been met (more than one re-submittal may be
necessary) and the Citizen Participation Plan has been
satisfactorily completed (see Citizen Review Process), the
request will be scheduled for public hearing by the
Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff will also conduct the
300’ mailing, legal ad as well as prepare a staff report. The
owner or authorized agent will be required to post the site.
Please note that compliance with comments from the TAC
does not guarantee that the application will be supported
or recommended for approval by staff. Staff will provide
written and verbal recommendations to the Planning and
Zoning Commission.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public
hearing for all interested persons wishing to comment on
the Special Use Permit. The owner or authorized agent
must attend this meeting, and will be asked to comment
on the application, the staff report and/or any comments
that are made during the public hearing. The Planning
and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to
the Board of Supervisors for approval or denial of the
request. Their recommendation may or may not concur
with staff’s recommendation.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Z Special Use Permit request will again be legally
advertised prior to a public hearing before the Maricopa
County Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors will
ultimately vote to approve or deny the request. Their
action may or may not concur with the recommendation
made by staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission.
POST-BOARD OF SUPERVISOR ACTIVITY
Once approved by the Board of Supervisors, the Special
Use Permit becomes effective 31 days after Board action
and when any required conditions are met. The owner or
authorized agent may then apply for a Zoning Clearance
and Building Permit as long as the property is in
compliance with the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance.
AMENDMENTS
Any change or modification to an approval shall be
considered an amendment. Staff shall determine
whether changes constitute a Minor or Major
Amendment according to MCZO Article 304.9. A Minor
Amendment is an administrative process.