YAVAPAI COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE
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G. Processing:
1. Five (5) or fewer parcels: Minor Land Division as defined in Section 546.C. of this
Ordinance, except that the below requirements of Section 442.G.3 through Section
442.G.12 shall govern the submittal, review, notice and hearing requirements for the
Minor Land Division.
2. Six (6) or more parcels: Subdivision as regulated by the County Subdivision Regulations
except that the below requirements of Section 442.G.3 through Section 442.G.12 shall
govern the submittal, review, notice and hearing requirements for the subdivision.
3. Application: In addition to the submittal requirements for a Minor Land Division or
Subdivision Plat as applicable, the application shall contain studies, plans and such other
additional information required by the Development Services Department to ensure
conformance with these regulations. Such submittal requirements shall be promulgated
by the Department Director and may be administratively amended from time to time.
4. Notice of Application: The Development Services Department shall mail a Notice of
Application within three (3) working days of the submittal date of the Cluster and Open
Space Option application to each owner of property, as last disclosed by County real
estate tax records, situated wholly or partially within one thousand feet (1,000’) of the
subject property.
5. Citizen Participation Plan: All applications for the Cluster and Open Space Option shall
comply with the provisions of Section 209 Citizen Participation.
6. Review: The Development Services Department shall review the proposed Cluster and
Open Space Option application in accordance with this Section and other applicable
requirements.
7. Findings: The review of the Development Services Department shall be based on the
following findings:
a. Individual lots, streets and parking areas are designed and situated to minimize
alteration of the natural features of the site.
b. Allocation and preservation of natural open space areas that protect natural
characteristics of the property including topographical features, environmentally
sensitive lands, wildlife corridors, vegetation, cultural resources and wash
corridors.
d. Open space intended for recreation or common use is easily accessible to
pedestrians.
e. Sites, structures and landmarks having a potential for historic preservation have
been identified and integrated into the development plan for preservation.
f. Individual lots, buildings and other structures are compatible with surrounding
properties.
g. Individual buildings have been designed to complement the natural features of the
site.
h. The Cluster and Open Space Option advances the purpose of this Ordinance as
stated in Section 442.A. above.
8. The Development Services Department may approve, approve with conditions or deny
the application for the Cluster and Open Space Option. If the Development Services