Title 11, Counties

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Design-build" means a construction project delivery system in which the design and construction aspects are contracted for with a single entity known as the design-builder or design-build contractor, and in which the sys…

To ensure fair and open regulation by counties, a person: 1. Is eligible for reimbursement of fees and other expenses if the person prevails by adjudication on the merits against a county in a court proceeding regarding a county decision as provided in section 12-348. 2. Is entit…

A. A county inspector or regulator who enters any premises of a regulated person for the purpose of conducting an inspection shall: 1. Present photo identification on entry of the premises. 2. On initiation of the inspection, state the purpose of the inspection and the legal auth…

A. A county shall not base a licensing decision in whole or in part on a licensing requirement or condition that is not specifically authorized by statute, rule, ordinance or delegation agreement. A general grant of authority does not constitute a basis for imposing a licensing r…

A. For any new ordinance or code requiring a license, a county shall have in place an overall time frame during which the county will either grant or deny each type of license that it issues. The overall time frame for each type of license shall state separately the administrativ…

A county that issues licenses shall provide the following information to an applicant at the time the applicant obtains an application for a license: 1. A list of all of the steps the applicant is required to take in order to obtain the license. 2. The applicable licensing time f…

The county shall publish, or prominently place on the county website, at least annually a directory summarizing the subject matter of all currently applicable ordinances, regulations, rules, and substantive policy statements. The county shall keep copies of this directory and all…

A. The board of supervisors shall establish a procedure for receiving complaints from an adversely affected person concerning ordinances, rules, regulations, substantive policy statements or county practices alleged to violate this article or section 11-251.18. B. The board of su…

A. An applicant for a license subject to this article may request a county to clarify its interpretation or application of a statute, ordinance, regulation, delegation agreement or authorized substantive policy statement affecting the procurement of that license by providing the …

This article does not apply to: 1. A county function, power or duty to the extent that it is subject to title 49, chapter 3, article 3. 2. An ordinance, regulation or substantive policy statement that relates to only the internal management of a county and that does not directly …

A. Unless authorized by federal, state or local law a county may not take any action that materially increases the regulatory burdens on a business unless there is a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public that has not been addressed by legislation or industry regu…

A. A county may not impose an occupational licensing requirement on any occupation, trade or profession unless the new occupational licensing requirement is necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the public. B. Beginning August 3, 2018, a county may not impose an o…

A. Notwithstanding any other law, if a county requires a license or permit for any free speech or assembly activity or any activity that changes the use, appearance or density of a structure or land, the county shall specify in clear and unambiguous language the criteria for gran…