YAVAPAI COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING ORDINANCE
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In all instances with the exception of single-family residential and accessory uses, a drainage report for
storm water planning, analysis and design and construction in accordance with the Yavapai County
Drainage Criteria Manual (Resolution #1151) shall be submitted. The Flood Control District Director
may grant a waiver from the need to comply with certain sections of the Drainage Criteria Manual
requirements in instances where it is determined that there are limited impacts from surface drainage and
a detailed drainage report is not needed to achieve the objectives of the Drainage Criteria Manual or to
protect property, or the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the community with regard to flooding
and drainage issues. All permitted uses shall be constructed in accordance with the construction
requirements in the approved drainage plan.
SECONDARY MEDICAL DWELLING VARIANCE for Medical Hardships as defined under Section
301 (Definitions) subject to the following performance criteria:
A. A property owner may apply to the Land Use Specialist for a variance to allow a Secondary
Medical Dwelling for the use of an ill, handicapped or elderly person in need of special care or
supervision, or a care provider for such person, if the ill, handicapped or elderly person is the
owner or the resident of the main dwelling or a relative of the owner or resident of the main
dwelling. The variance application shall include:
1. Legal description.
2. Signatures of the property owner(s) of record or the authorized agent of the owner.
3. A letter of authorization if the property owner is represented by an agent.
4. A sketch plan of the subject property showing existing and proposed structures, access,
parking, and distances from structures to property lines and to other structures.
5. The name(s) of the person(s) who will occupy the secondary medical dwelling and a
statement signed by a licensed physician that special care or supervision is required for
the ill, handicapped, or elderly relative.
6. Any other information reasonably necessary to evaluate the application, which is required
by the Land Use Specialist.
7. A processing fee shall be submitted in association with an Administrative Secondary
Medical Dwelling Variance Application. Upon receipt of an Appeal as set out under
Subsection D of this Section, a fee equal to a standard variance application shall be
necessary to cause the matter to be presented to the Board of Adjustment. Any fee
submitted for the Administrative Medical Application shall be applicable to the standard
variance application.
B. A Secondary Medical Dwelling Variance shall be subject to the following standards:
1. The parcel exceeds thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet in size and the secondary
medical dwelling is situated on the parcel to meet the primary setbacks of the applicable
density district.
2. Property owner shall provide a statement signed by a physician that special care or
supervision is required for the ill, handicapped, or elderly relative.
3. Only one (1) secondary medical dwelling per lot shall be allowed.
SECTION 525 DWELLING – SECONDARY MEDICAL
SECTION 522 DRAINAGE CRITERIA MANUAL