Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes

§ 9-835 — Licensing time frames; compliance; consequence for failure to comply with time frame; exemption

ARS § 9-835Title 9. Cities and Towns · Ch. 7. ORDINANCES AND CODES; PUBLICATION; ELECTIONS AND VOTERS · Art. 4. Municipal Regulations

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9-835. Licensing time frames; compliance; consequence for failure to comply with time frame; exemption A. For any new ordinance or code requiring a license, a municipality shall have in place an overall time frame during which the municipality 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 administrative completeness review time frame and the substantive review time frame and shall be posted on the municipality's website or the website of an association of cities and towns if the municipality does not have a website. B. A municipality that issues licenses required under existing ordinances or codes shall have in place an overall time frame during which the municipality 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 administrative completeness review time frame and the substantive review time frame and shall be posted on the municipality's website or the website of an association of cities and towns if the municipality does not have a website. Municipalities shall prioritize the establishment of time frames for those licenses that have the greatest impact on the public. C. In establishing time frames, municipalities shall consider all of the following: 1. The complexity of the licensing subject matter. 2. The resources of the municipality. 3. The economic impact of delay on the regulated community. 4. The impact of the licensing decision on public health and safety. 5. The possible use of volunteers with expertise in the subject matter area. 6. The possible increased use of general licenses for similar types of licensed businesses or facilities. 7. The possible increased cooperation between the municipality and the regulated community. 8. Increased municipal flexibility in structuring the licensing process and personnel including:

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