Land Use & Zoning
The 'Maricopa County Planning and Development' department handles land use regulations for:
AAll properties within the city of Phoenix
BUnincorporated areas of Maricopa County that are outside the boundaries of incorporated cities and towns✓ Correct
CAll of Maricopa County including all incorporated cities
DOnly commercial and industrial properties throughout the county
Explanation
County planning departments in Arizona have jurisdiction over unincorporated areas—land outside incorporated city and town limits. Properties inside a city or town are regulated by that municipality's planning department. Arizona has significant unincorporated areas, especially in large counties like Maricopa and Pima.
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