60-day formal comment period begins on County comprehensive plan Monday, September 19, 2022 September 16, 2022 | Development Services Department – Jeremy Dye Yavapai County Friday September 16, 2022 released the latest update of Yavapai County 2032 Comprehensive Plan Document, the county’s comprehensive plan that would set policy for growth and prosperity for the next 10 years. This latest version has been sent to surrounding contiguous counties, all county municipalities and several state and federal agencies for a state-mandated 60-day comment period. The public is encouraged to comment on the latest version of the plan. | Comprehensive Plan | Public Comment Here | Visit PlanningYavapai2032.org
County Reviews 10-year Comprehensive Plan Daily Courier Article Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Yavapai County hosted a comprehensive plan open house at the Paulden Library June 14 to inform county residents about the 10 year comprehensive plan. | Article
Planning Service Hours Friday, April 29, 2022 We continue to receive an unprecedented high number of application submittals and customer inquires. In an effort to keep up with incoming applications, effective May 9th, the Planning Unit will dedicate Mondays and Fridays to meeting with our customers in-person. Stop by our offices on these two days to meet with a Planner regarding your residential zoning questions. | Flyer
Effective May 2, 2022 Development Services will no longer conduct Site Investigations Monday, April 11, 2022 Development Services will no longer conduct Site Investigations effective May 2, 2022. Applicants must hire their own Arizona Professional Engineer, Sanitarian or Geologist to determine if the property will meet the requirements for an on-site wastewater disposal system and submit the findings at the same time as the wastewater application through the county’s web portal (Citizenserve) starting in May. The permit type is Non-County Conducted Site Investigation and the submittal fee is $75.00. For a list of septic-related businesses in the county, visit the Yavapai County Contractors Association online at https://ycca.org/ or call 928-778-0040. To contact the county’s Environmental Unit, call 928-771-3214, email enviro.services@yavapaiaz.gov or visit our offices in Prescott or Cottonwood with questions.
Solar “Do I need a permit?” Monday, March 22, 2021 With summer quickly approaching you may be thinking of installing solar panels to your property. A question that comes to mind is “Do I need a permit?” Read more
How to Update Your Environmental Unit Septic Installer Information Tuesday, September 29, 2020 Please read the attached article from our Environmental Unit which outlines a corrected process for updating your Citizenserve record to add installer information to your wastewater project. Read more
Are you starting a new project and don't know what information you need? Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Preparing to submit a permit application?? Buying a home or property?? We’ve created a reference sheet that lists important information to know before you submit a building permit application or purchase property. Check out our new Builder’s Reference Sheet Read more
New Planning & Zoning Cases page on our website! Wednesday, September 9, 2020 We’re happy to announce our new Planning & Zoning Cases page just added to our website! On this page you’ll be able to see open cases, the link to view the applicant’s letter of intent and site plan and you can leave your comments about the project. Visit our new Planning & Zoning Cases page here.
Coming Soon! Development Services presents… On-line Lunch & Learns!! Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Our Lunch & Learns have been a popular way to get information out to our customers and provide time for questions and answers. Since we’re not able to host these in person yet, we’re looking to continue them on-line, via Zoom. Please read the attached article to learn more about our on-line Lunch & Learns! Read more
11 Land Use Helpful Tips Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Please read the attached article from our Land Use Unit, it touches on the partnerships they’ve created and helpful tips on defensible space. Read more
Planning Unit's Most Frequently Asked Questions Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Our Planning Unit receives many questions on what’s allowed on a property, parcel splits, animal allowance, tiny homes and much more. Here’s a list of our most FAQ’s to help answer questions you may have. Read more
Environmental Unit Reminder Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Here’s a friendly reminder from our Environmental Unit to help keep your waste water project moving forward. Read more