Hours:  Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am to 12:00 pm

 Mission & Responsibilities

The Community Development Department includes the Planning Division, Building Division and Ordinance Enforcement Division. The Community Development Department's mission is to provide professional planning and technical services to guide the orderly development of a healthy, balanced, livable community. This department administers planning services, issues construction permits, and enforces codes and ordinances in the interest of ensuring safe and attractive neighborhoods, a healthy environment, and a strong, vital economy.

 Fee Schedule Increase for Planning & Zoning Division as of July 1, 2019
 Fee Schedule Increase for Building & Safety Division, and the Fire Department as of July 1, 2019

Spring Creek Ranch Annexation 
Annexation Press Release for Public Meeting
Spring Creek Ranch 10 Year Plan
Spring Creek Ranch Annexation Map
Signed Petitions
City Council Agenda Communication
City Council Agenda Communication-Infrastructure
City Council Agenda & Meeting

Spring Creek Annexation Zoning & Inspiration PAD Zoning Extension City Council Meeting GoTo Meeting Invite:

Tue, Jan 19, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (MST)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/983459789

You can also dial in using your phone.

(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)

United States: +1 (872) 240-3212

- One-touch: tel:+18722403212,,983459789#

Access Code: 983-459-789

Join from a video-conferencing room or system.

Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com

Meeting ID: 983 459 789

Or dial directly: 983459789@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##983459789

New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/983459789

​

January 25, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
GoTo Meeting Invite:

Mon, Jan 25, 2021 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MST)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/393825053
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (312) 757-3121
Access Code: 393-825-053
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Meeting ID: 393 825 053
Or dial directly: 393825053@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##393825053
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/393825053

January 27, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
GoTo Meeting Invite:

Wed, Jan 27, 2021 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (MST)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/979476069
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3412
Access Code: 979-476-069
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Meeting ID: 979 476 069
Or dial directly: 979476069@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##979476069
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/979476069

Dark Sky Community

The City of Cottonwood has become the newest addition to the International Dark-Sky Places Program, as an International Dark Sky Community. In an effort to continue to promote and protect our dark skies, it has been a mission of the City to obtain this designation since 2016. Working with the community as a whole, the City of Cottonwood has become the 23^rd designated dark sky community in the world. The State of Arizona now accounts for 6 of those dark sky communities, with 4 of the 6 communities located in the Verde Valley. Light pollution effects the world as a whole, not only does it disrupt the natural day-night pattern, but it also has negative impacts on the ecosystem, wildlife, and human health. The City's commitment to be dark sky community not only benefits the City, but the surrounding community.

A lot of community effort went into this designation along with their support. The City would like to thank all who helped make this possible.

Residential Lumen Calculation Sheet
Commercial Lumen Calculation Sheet

Swimming Pools can be fun and safe

Swimming pools can be great fun for everyone especially during the hot summer months however, safety precautions must be followed at all times.  It is important for people with backyard pools to realize how easy it is for children to wander into a yard or through a back door to a pool.  Unfortunately, it only takes seconds for a child to drown.  Children should never be left unattended around water even for a few seconds. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death in Arizona for children under age 5.

Pool Enclosure Regulations- English

Pool Enclosure Regulations- Spanish


Storage Sheds/Detached Accessory Structure

Storage Sheds/Detached Accessory Structure Information

​

Residential Rental Maintenance and Inspection Program

Title 8. Chapter 8.48 Residential Rental Maintenance and Inspection Program

Application Forms

To obtain application forms for such development processes as design review, conditional use, variance and zone changes, please contact the planning staff. To make a pre-application appointment please fill out and send to the planning staff the Pre-application form below.

Pre-application Form