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Planning Division
Responsibilities
The Planning Division manages both current and long-range planning activities. Current planning involves the management of all development applications, which are reviewed for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, the General Plan and other code documents.Development Applications
Development applications may include rezoning requests, conditional use permits, subdivision and minor land division, master planned developments and variances.Long-Range Planning
Long-range planning includes research and development for General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments, and other duties which address the future interests of Cottonwood.
Programs
The Planning program is primarily concerned with building, zoning and property nuisance violations. The Code Enforcement program includes ongoing efforts to educate and inform both our new and long-term residents regarding the City Codes and Ordinances designed to protect our neighborhoods, provide safe and healthy environments, and protect and improve property values. The Planning staff works with residents, neighbors, property owners and City staff members to work out appropriate solutions to possible violations of codes and ordinances.
Resources
Examples & Checklists
Informational Handouts
- Public Hearing and Property Owners Rights Documents
- Sign Regulations- Political Sign Free Zone (PDF)
- 2021 Old Town Cottonwood Draft Design Guidelines
- 2020-01-08_Swimming Pool Flyer_Spanish Version
- 2020-01-08_Swimming Pool Flyer_English Version
- A Frame Sign Regulations
- Sign Regulations
- Fence Regulations & Permitting
- Detached Accessory Structures-Sheds
- City of Cottonwood Pool Enclosure Regulations
Old Applications - All new versions are on our portal - Apply ON-line: https://ci-cottonwood-az.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home
- A-Frame Sign Permit Application (PDF)
- Chicken Permit Application (Residential Use Only) (PDF)
- Code Review Application (PDF)
- Home Occupation Permit Application (PDF)
- Minor Land Division and Lot Line Adjustments Application (PDF)
- Paint Permit Application (PDF)
- Permanent Sign Permit Application (PDF)
- Special Event & Temporary Use Permit Application (PDF)
- Utility Exemption Application (PDF)
- Temporary Sign Permit Application (PDF)
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Community Development
Physical Address
111 North Main Street
Cottonwood, AZ 86326
Phone: 928-634-5505
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Scott Ellis
Community Development Director
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Gary Davis
Senior Planner
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Kristina (Tina) Hayden
Planner
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Clover Pinion
Assistant Planner