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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT KINGMAN PLANNING AND ZONING

1.  What is the population of Kingman?  The official population estimate for the City of Kingman as of July 1, 2007 is 28,635.  The United States Census dated April 1, 2000 revealed a population of 20,069.  The area of the City limits as of 2008 is 33.97 square miles.   The population of the unincorporated urban area of New Kingman-Butler directly adjoining the City on the north is approximately 16,000.

2.  How can I find out the zoning on my lot or property?  The City of Kingman Zoning Ordinance has 21 zoning districts and three overlay districts in specific locations within the City.  Zoning Maps of the City can be viewed at the Planning and Zoning office located at 201 N. Fourth Street, Kingman and on the city’s website.  Zoning maps are also available for purchase.  You can also call 928-753-8130 for information regarding zoning on your property.  If you have the legal description or tax parcel number of the property it is much easier to give accurate information.  You can also fax your request to 928-753-7747.

3. Where are the setbacks on my property? Below is a chart of the required setbacks for the R-1 Residential Single Family designation.  SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Accessory buildings and uses (garages, carports, sheds, etc.) are separate from the main structure and use on a property.  Accessory structures must be located to the rear of the front yard setback and must not be closer than four (4) feet to any alley line or rear lot line, and must not be closer to any side lot line than the required side yard.  Please keep in mind that accessory buildings, in the aggregate, may not occupy over l0% of the lot area. Call 928-753-8130 for information before construction. 

Setbacks

Zoning	Front	Front-Side (Side Street)	Rear	Side
R-1-6	20	10	15	5
R-1-8	20	15	15	5
R-1-10	20	15	15	5
R-1-20	20	20	20	10
R-1-40	30	30	20	20
R-R	30	30	20	20

4.  Do I need to conform to the Zoning Ordinance if I build a carport, garage, storage shed or fence?  You would need to be in accord with zoning for the construction of the residential accessory structures mentioned above. Some of these types of construction may not technically need building permits, but would still have to be placed in accord with the Zoning Ordinance. Also keep in mind that just because a retailer sells a carport, shed, or other storage structure, it doesn’t mean that is a legal structure. Metal carports and sheds need to be in accord with the zoning and may have restrictions. Many times these are placed in the front setback and do not receive building permits. This can cause problems and additional fines! Fences may be no higher than 6 feet at the rear of the structure. Fences placed in the front of a structure have further restrictions. Call our office at 928-753-8130 for more information before you begin construction.   

5. How can I find out what the General Plan says about my property or property near me?   It may be more important to know what the General Plan says about the potential uses on the property in question rather than the current zoning.  Rezonings can occur on a monthly basis.  Do not assume that the land near you will remain vacant forever.  State of Arizona Trust land is not BLM property, and is not necessarily in a state of perpetual land preservation.  State Trust land can be developed through procedures outlined at the State Land Department in Phoenix.  Call the office to find out what the General Plan says may be possible on the land. A copy of the General Plan is available for free download on the City’s website or for purchase in the Planning and Zoning office. Maps and CAD files of the City’s General Plan are also available for purchase. All General Plan documents are available for free public inspection.

6. To whom do I ask questions?  The Planning and Zoning Division is part of the Community Services Department which also includes the Building Division.  The department director is Gary Jeppson.  The Planning and Zoning Division has five employees.  Thomas Duranceau is the Planning and Zoning Administrator.  Richard Ruggles is the Principal Planner.  Both are members of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).  Also Planner Kyle Taylor can assist you.  Bill Shilling works on grant related issues and housing rehab programs.  Pat Hanson is the administrative secretary and is the normal first point of contact.  All staff can be reached at 928-753-8130. Our fax number is 928-753-7747.

7. Where is my property line for purposes of measuring fence locations, setbacks, right-of-way locations, etc.?  The only sure way to know where the property line is located is with a professional survey, by a registered surveyor.  The City of Kingman has established a cadastral control program (City wide monumentation) that makes it easier and more accurate for private surveyors to operate.  But it is unwise to assume an existing fence, tree, curb or other physical element is the property line. You might place a fence or shed on someone else's property!

8. What animals can I have on my property?  On a residential lot of less than 40,000 square feet (approximately an acre or less) you may have up to three (3) dogs, cats, or other small animals, or up to 12 birds (doves, pigeons, parakeets) but no poultry (chickens, ducks, or geese).  No chickens or roosters on small lots.   Non commercial aquarium fish are not regulated.  You may also have up to one pot-bellied pig for each 5,000 square feet of lot area up to a maximum of three and they cannot exceed one hundred pounds.  No horses, goats, llamas, or cattle on lots of less than 40,000 square feet.  On residential lots greater than 40,000 square feet, (generally an acre), you may have all the allowances mentioned above, plus one horse, cow, goats or other larger animal per 20,000 square feet of lot area.  Generally that is two large animals per acre.  Animals in all cases cannot be nuisances to the surrounding property owners and residents.  The most common problems with animals on lots are noise (uncontrolled barking dogs) and lack of maintenance (odors, keeping the yard clean). The animal shelter can be reached at 753-2727.

9. There is a nuisance in my neighborhood.  Who can I talk to about getting it cleaned up?  The most common nuisances in the City are: inoperable, abandoned or parted out vehicles, piles of wood and other debris, and dried weeds.  You can call the Neighborhood Services Department at 753-2177 to request an inspection. The Kingman Fire Prevention Office can be contacted at 753-2891 regarding weeds and other issues that constitute a fire hazard.

10. Can I repair a vehicle on my residential property?  Many questions arise in the City regarding car repair in residential areas.  You may repair your own vehicle or vehicles on your property.  You may not, however, repair vehicles that you do not own on your property for compensation or otherwise.  Inoperable vehicles and vehicle parts need to be stored in an enclosed garage so that they are not visible from the street or other properties.  One additional caution, not all undesirable activities are illegal; however you are urged to be a good neighbor.

11. Can I run a business in my home?  Home businesses are allowed within the City of Kingman subject to the Home Occupation Section of the Zoning Ordinance.  In general home businesses must not represent more than 20% or 300 square feet of any residence, whichever is less, cannot cause traffic or parking problems, and should not change the character of the residential neighborhood.  A general rule is if the neighbors begin to complain about the home business activities, it may be time to move to a commercial area.  A home should still look and operate as a home with the business inside.  Two home businesses are prohibited in any case, car repair of any kind, and construction contracting, unless only small office activities are occurring.  Storage of construction related equipment or material is prohibited in a home business.  Home occupations require a business license and a completed home occupation application form. Please contact the City Clerk's office (753-8113) regarding this process.

12.   There are "Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions" (CC&R's) that apply to my home in my neighborhood.  Does the City enforce CC&R's?     Private covenants, and/or private restrictions (CC&R's) are, under Arizona law, a separate and distinct form of land use regulation from the City's Zoning and other development ordinances.  CC&R's are enforced through private civil action and cannot be enforced under the City's police powers.  A private attorney or home owner association can be consulted regarding the enforcement of CC&R's.

13. What are the planning & zoning fees? What services do you offer? Certain actions, requests, products, and services done by the planning and zoning staff involve fees. Checks or money orders should be made out to the City of Kingman. We also accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, and Discover. Some products or publications may not be immediately available and require pre-ordering. Many documents are also available for free download online at www.cityofkingman.gov.

For more information, contact our office at 928-753-8130.

City of Kingman Planning and Zoning Fees

ACTION REQUESTED	FEES ($)
Rezoning 0-10 acres per district	1000.00
Over 10 acres per district	2000.00
Extension of Time/Modify Conditions on a Rezoning or Conditional Use Permit Residential Districts	500.00
Commercial or Industrial Districts	1000.00
Conditional Use Permit Residential Districts	500.00
Commercial or Industrial Districts	1000.00
Conditional Use for Day Care (within an R-1, R-2, R-R, or R-MH district)	100.00
Variance Residential, Commercial or Industrial	500.00
General Plan Amendment Minor	1000.00
Major	2000.00
Subdivision Preliminary Subdivision Plat	500.00
Plus (per lot, tract, or parcel)	10.00
Extension of Time on a Preliminary Plat Approval	300.00
Final Subdivision Plat	1000.00
Plus (per lot, tract or parcel)	10.00
Subdivision Abandonment	500.00
Amend a Recorded Subdivision Plat (Minor)	200.00
Minor Lot Splits (Parcel Plat) Review Fee	250.00
Appeal of Minor Lot Split Interpretation/Action	250.00
Abandonment Road, Alley, or Easement Vacation, or Extinguishment	500.00
Manufactured Home Parks or RV Parks (New or Expansions) Review Fee	500.00
Plus (per space)	10.00
Request for Interpretations	100.00
Planning and Zoning Publications Zoning Map, Paper	7.00
Zoning Atlas, Paper	25.00
General Plan Book, Paper	10.00
General Plan on CD-ROM	7.00
General Plan Maps, Paper	3.00
General Plan Maps on CD-ROM, CAD format only	7.00
Zoning Ordinance, Book	15.00
Subdivision Ordinance, Book	15.00

13. I live in Golden Valley, Dolan Springs, Chloride, Butler, or Valle Vista and have a planning and zoning question. Who do I contact?  You live outside the Kingman city limits. Our department’s jurisdiction is limited to within the city limits of Kingman. A Kingman zip code does not necessarily mean you live within the City of Kingman. Please contact Mohave County Planning and Zoning at 928-757-0903 for assistance. If you need information concerning the tax status of your property, please contact the Mohave County Assessor’s Office at 928-753-0703.

14. Where do I call when I have a particular question?

City of Kingman Departmental Phone Numbers (928)

·         City Hall, General Information                  753-5561

·         Planning and Zoning Division                    753-8130  (zoning and general plan)

·         City Clerk’s Office                                   753-8113  (business licenses)

·         Police Department                                  753-2191  (non-emergency & nuisances)

·         Fire Department                                   753-2891  (non-emergency & fire inspections)

·         Water Department                                753-5561  (water meters & billing)

·         Building Division                                    753-8123  (building inspections & permits)

·         Engineering Department                       753-8122  (water & sewer locations)

·         Surveying Department                          753-8139    

·         Parks and Recreation                            757-7919  (recreational programs)

·         Public Works Department                      757-7467

·         City Sanitation Services                           692-3102  (garbage pick up & dumpsters)

Mohave County Departmental Phone Numbers (928)

·         Mohave County Planning and Zoning      757-0903  (for outside city limits)     

·         Mohave County Assessor’s Office           753-0703   (tax & property inquiries)

·         Mohave County Environmental Health    757-0901   (septic system questions)

·         Mohave County Flood Control                757-0912   (flood zone questions)

State of Arizona & Federal Government Departmental Phone Numbers

·         State Manufactured Housing Office           (602) 364-1003     (Permit & Repair Questions)

·         State Motor Vehicles Division, Kingman     (928) 757-5111     (Vehicle & Drivers Licenses)

·         State Game & Fish Dept., Kingman           (928) 692-7700     (Hunting & Fishing Permits)

·         State Registrar of Contractors                 (928) 753-4220     (Contractor Complaints)

·         Bureau of Land Management, Kingman   (928) 692-4400     (camping & land use)

·         Bureau of Indian Affairs, Peach Springs   (928) 769-3306     (social services)

·         USPS, Kingman Post Office                      (928) 753-2480     (post boxes & delivery)

Updated 5/15/2008