The Building & Safety Division, in conjunction with the City of Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon Chapter of ICC, continues with the educational outreach regarding the significant changes to the 2018 Codes.  The proposed amendments to the codes will be presented to the County Board of Supervisors sometime in October and will then be put on the County’s website for a public comment period.

Permit Data: Month of July

Upcoming Events

Northern Arizona Building Association (NABA) is sponsoring a Green Home Show to be held at the Flagstaff Mall on October 26th and 27th from 10AM to 4PM.

Community Development Planning and Zoning Staff, with the assistance of a consultant, drafted a new Subdivision Ordinance over a two-year period.  The draft Subdivision Ordinance was developed with significant effort from a citizen advisory group including local design professionals and Planning and Zoning Commissioners.  The current Coconino County Subdivision Ordinance was adopted in 1982 and was due an update.  Subdivision Ordinances implement the County Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives by specifying lot and parcel requirements and infrastructure planning requirements related to land subdivisions.  Subdivision Ordinances are intended to protect and promote public health, safety, convenience and general welfare.  The draft Subdivision Ordinance progresses beyond the old ordinance with incentives to avoid “wildcat” lot splitting and address the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, especially with the concept of Integrated Conservation Design which encourages conservation areas and protects environmentally sensitive areas.  The draft Subdivision Ordinance also addresses fire-wise design and invasive weed mitigation.  Key updates also include clarifications and flexibility with development agreements, financial assurances, plat amendments and adjustments, phased development and vested rights.  If you would like to review and comment on the draft Subdivision Ordinance, please contact the Assistant Director / Planning Manager Jess McNeely at 928.679.8850 or wmcneely@coconino.az.gov.  Jess can provide you with the draft document and take your comments.  Watch for press releases later this fall announcing an open house for more comments, and then the public hearing approval process with the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.  

So, what does a Zoning Inspector and Compliance Manager do exactly?
If a County Ordinance concerning Planning and Zoning, Building, Engineering, or Environmental Quality, is in violation—I often am the person that gets called to investigate. Many of the things that I get called to inspect are Life, Health, or Safety issues. Sometimes they are quality of life issues, but I know that everyone who calls me cares deeply about our community. 
   
 As Code Compliance Manager I look forward to encouraging a balanced dialog between citizens and government that considers both the dignity of the people, and our beautiful community. I am humbled by the expertise of my colleagues and their willingness to help me resolve complex issues and find innovative solutions to challenges that will make our community an even better place to live.