Permits & licensing in Arizona local government
What Arizona city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
433 Arizona meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arizona with the most permits & licensing activity
- Tempe, AZ (41)
- Mesa, AZ (40)
- Surprise, AZ (33)
- Prescott, AZ (33)
- Nogales, AZ (30)
- Lake Havasu City, AZ (22)
- Apache Junction, AZ (22)
- Page, AZ (20)
- Bullhead City, AZ (19)
- Avondale, AZ (18)
- Quartzsite, AZ (18)
- Paradise Valley, AZ (17)
Latest matching meetings
Pima County Board of Supervisors to consider zoning and liquor license requests
The Board of Supervisors will hold hearings on several land use requests, including wireless facility permits and rezoning. The body will also discuss the County Administrator hiring process and Pima Early Education Program (PEEPs) waitlists.
Mesa City Council to consider zoning changes for fleet-based services
The City Council will discuss and take action on proposed zoning amendments regarding fleet-based services and service stations. The meeting also includes several consent items involving city contracts, liquor licenses, and speed limit changes.
Commission to decide on Conditional Use Permit for 99‑ft wireless tower
The Planning & Zoning Commission will approve the minutes from its June 22, 2026 meeting. It will discuss and take action on a Conditional Use Permit for an existing 99‑foot wireless facility at 44870 W. Hathaway Ave. The commission will also receive a presentation on the mid‑year permitting status for the Planning…
City Council to consider amendment to purchase agreement with Premium Builders, LLC
The Page City Council will vote on an amendment to its purchase agreement with Premium Builders, LLC. It will also authorize services with C&S Engineers, Inc, approve a memorandum of understanding with the Page Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce, and grant a special event liquor license to the Page Animal Adoption…
Mesa City Council to consider zoning code refinements and multiple city contracts
The City Council will review a series of contracts for city infrastructure and recreation, including a temporary ice rink. The body is also introducing ordinances for speed limit changes and zoning amendments, as well as a liquor license application.
Council discusses FY2026-2027 budget and planning commission appointments
The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. Additionally, the Council is considering several personnel actions including appointing a new Town Attorney and filling vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Commission to consider Zaxby’s restaurant permit at 163rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for a Zaxby’s restaurant with a drive-through. The commission will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from July 2, 2026.
Planning and Zoning Commission to review use permits for local businesses
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several use permits for businesses including a distillery, a dog play area, and auto storage. The commission will also address a permit withdrawal and a meeting cancellation.
Council to accept town manager's resignation with six months' severance
The Camp Verde Town Council will accept the Town Manager's resignation effective immediately and approve a separation agreement with six months' severance. They will also discuss and possibly select an interim town manager. Other agenda items include a $481,238.75 sidewalk project bid, two liquor license applications…
Planning commission reviews two food court proposals for commercial lots.
The Lake Havasu City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests for major conditional use permits. The proposals would allow food courts with mobile units and permanent structures at 2894 Jamaica Boulevard and 201 Swanson Avenue in the Limited Commercial (C-1) District for one year. The…
Pima County Board of Supervisors to consider flood control contracts and liquor licenses
The Board of Supervisors will discuss the County Administrator hiring process and the appointment of the Pima County Treasurer. The meeting includes public hearings on liquor licenses and rezoning, as well as funding recommendations for basic needs agencies.
Prescott City Council to set FY27 property tax levy
The City Council will vote on the FY27 city property tax levy and approve several public safety construction contracts. The body will also consider new liquor licenses and updates to water provision rules for areas outside city limits.
Council to consider $78.9M increase for new police headquarters
The Queen Creek Town Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $78.9 million increase for the new Police Department Headquarters, bringing total authorization to $90.2 million. Other items include waterline replacement design contracts, intergovernmental agreements for school resource officers, and…
Council to approve $200K contributions program and FY2027 fee changes
The Avondale City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine items at its July 13, 2026 regular meeting. Items include a Series 7 liquor license for Element Nail Bar, quarterly budget transfers, $200,000 in Community Contributions Program funding, adoption of Resolution 1058-0726 for FY2027 fee changes…
Council to vote on amendment to Premium Builders purchase agreement
The Page City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a liquor license for Lake Powell Espresso. Unfinished business includes an amendment to a purchase agreement with Premium Builders, LLC. New business items include a resolution adopting the Coconino County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the…
Council to approve 5‑year merchant card processing contract with CSG Forte Payments
The Kingman City Council will consider a partial‑term appointment to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, several routine consent agenda items, and a set of action items. Key decisions include approving a five‑year contract with CSG Forte Payments for merchant card processing, authorizing a $31,659…
Council to vote on $50,000 grant for homeless transportation
The Bullhead City Council will consider several action items, including a $50,000 transportation grant for homeless services, a $514,433 lease for six mowers, and liquor license applications for Eagles Market and Takumi Sushi House. They will also hear a presentation on hospital operations from Western Arizona…
Planning Commission to hear zoning changes and behavioral health permit
The Bullhead City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four zoning-related items, including amendments to zoning map changes for additional time to obtain building permits and record a plat, a setback modification for the CityCentre District project, and a conditional use permit for a behavioral…
Council to consider water ordinance, liquor license, and equestrian center board
The Camp Verde Town Council will hold a regular session on July 1, 2026, with two public hearings: one on a Series 10 beer and wine store liquor license for US Market Camp Verde at 1102 S. Moonrise Drive, and another on Ordinance 2026-A515 amending the town code to adopt mandatory water supply requirements…
Nogales Council discusses border property use, hiring freeze, and school agreements
The City Council will discuss U.S. Customs and Border Protection's potential acquisition of city-owned property for a border barrier. The meeting also includes discussions on implementing a temporary hiring freeze and providing in-kind support for local community events.
Council to consider rezoning parcel from open space to commercial, plus short-term rental rules
The Page City Council will hold public hearings and consider action on a minor general plan amendment and zone change for a portion of parcel 802-20-005A, changing its land use from Open Space and Undevelopable to Business Commerce and Community Commercial. The council also will vote on Ordinance 753-26 establishing…
Council to adopt $48M FY2026-2027 budget, set property tax rate
The Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 1762 (Truth in Taxation) to set a primary property tax rate of $0.13981 per hundred dollars of assessed valuation, and on Resolution No. 1763 to adopt a $48,079,590 final budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. A special meeting will follow for formal budget adoption…
Council to adopt FY2027 budget and set property tax levy
The council will hold a public hearing and then adopt the final FY2027 budget, expenditure limitation, and property tax levy. They will also consider revised ballot language for three charter amendments and amend hillside development standards for multi-family and commercial projects.
Tempe to consider six use permit requests for businesses and homes
The Tempe Development Review Board will consider six requests for use permits, including live entertainment, a spa, a private school, and adjustments to residential setbacks. No zoning map amendments or code text changes are on the agenda.
Pima County Board of Supervisors holds final budget adoption hearings.
The Board will conduct public hearings to adopt the fiscal year 2026/2027 budgets for Pima County, the Flood Control District, and several local improvement districts. Additional items include discussions on a new tobacco retail licensing program and the county administrator hiring process.
Board to decide on ambulance service with helipad at Exceptional Healthcare
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two items: a variance to allow a 7-foot fence at Trinity Christian School (1212 Warrior Way) and a conditional use permit for Exceptional Healthcare to operate an ambulance service with a helicopter landing pad at 4822 E State Route 69. The CUP includes conditions…
Maricopa City Council discusses property taxes, liquor licenses, and street maintenance
The City Council will consider several routine consent agenda items including liquor license recommendations and street maintenance responsibilities. The regular agenda includes a discussion on updated facility rental fees and a potential land annexation.
Planning & Zoning to consider deck and home remodel requests
The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on approving minutes from April 21, 2026, and consider two property owner requests: a new deck at 168 North Drive and a remodel adding three bedrooms at 896 Hampshire Ave.
Franciscan Renewal Center major special use permit amendment up for vote
The Planning Commission will discuss and vote on a major special use permit amendment for the Franciscan Renewal Center at 5802 E Lincoln Drive. They will also hold public hearings for a minor SUP amendment for Camelback Bible Church and a minor SUP for the Paradise Valley DoubleTree Resort. The meeting includes a…
Council to vote on $3.9M street maintenance program
The council will consider approving a $3.9 million pavement preservation program for Invergordon Rd, Chaparral Rd, District 3, remaining portion of District 6, and a portion of Desert Fairways. They will also vote on $490,000 for eight new vehicles and $190,000 in community services funding. Other actions include a…
Council to consider new user fees, property sale, and WWTP contract
The Jerome Town Council will discuss and possibly approve Resolution No. 687 amending user fees for permits, licenses, and other town services. They will also consider ratifying the sale of 655 Holly for $160,000 and designating $153,000 of the proceeds toward a refuse truck. Other items include a special event permit…
Board to decide on closure or time extension for Campbell Avenue rezoning
The Board of Supervisors will hold hearings on rezoning and time extensions for a 7.02-acre property on Campbell Avenue, with staff recommending denial of the rezoning closure but approval of a five-year time extension. Other major items include a land acquisition contract for Brawley Wash ($257,500), two fireworks…
Council to adopt tentative budget and five-year capital improvement plan
The council will hold public hearings and vote on adopting the tentative budget for FY 2026-27 and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027-31. They will also consider submitting the updated General Plan to voters in November 2026. Other items include liquor license transfers, a zoning amendment for a…
Council to consider $101M tentative budget for FY 2026-2027
The Eloy City Council will consider adopting a tentative budget of $101,339,705 for fiscal year 2026-2027. The consent agenda includes contract extensions for engineering and inspection services, a waterline loop project, a police policy management contract, and several final plats for property adjustments and a truck…
Council to vote on 13 liquor licenses, $10.9M transformer contract, and park renovations
Mesa City Council will act on a consent agenda covering 13 liquor license applications for bars, restaurants, stores, and a farm winery across all six districts. The council will also vote on several contracts, including a $10.9M annual contract for electric utility transformers, a $1.4M playground renovation at two…
Commission will consider rezoning 0.33 acres at 10487 N. 91st Ave. to commercial.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a rezoning request to change 0.33 acres at 10487 N. 91st Ave. from Single Family Residential (R1-7) to Intermediate Commercial (C-2). It will also consider a Conditional Use Permit for a small animal daycare at 9132 and 9192 W. Cactus Road. The meeting includes routine…
Tempe City Council discusses zoning updates and development projects
The City Council will consider several land use amendments, including a seven-story mixed-use project on East Spence Avenue and the Legend City District at Papago Park Center. The agenda also includes various contract renewals for city services and public hearings regarding local ordinances.
Board to elect leadership and discuss 2026 General Plan
The Economic Development Advisory Board will meet to elect a Board Chair and Vice-Chair. The meeting includes briefings on the Chandler 2026 General Plan and entertainment use permits.
Council to consider awarding up to $20,000 in Community Outreach Funds
The Town Council will discuss the allocation of FY26 Community Outreach Funds and a resolution to waive fees for three renewal use permit applications. The meeting also includes an update on funding for the Verde Lakes Drive Flood Study.
Council to consider Jomax Road property acquisition via eminent domain
The Surprise City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including a transit services agreement, a wireless provider license, and a street lighting district enlargement. A public hearing will consider a new Series 10 liquor license for Circle K at 17050 W Cactus Rd. Regular agenda items include a…