Community Development

GENERAL PLAN UPDATE

After several public meetings and more than 500 responses to our survey, Community Development has drafted Vision and Values statements for the update to the General Plan. These broad vision statements will set the direction for the General Plan’s more specific goals and objectives, which will be drafted in the coming months, and will be discussed at a new round of meetings later this year.

Please review the proposed Vision and Values at the link below, and send any comments or questions to planning@cottonwoodaz.gov.

Draft Vision & Values Statements

NEW! Survey Results: Vision & Values Report

The City Atlas is a collection of maps, charts, and text compiled to present a comprehensive description of Cottonwood. It will be a companion document to the updated General Plan.

We have implemented a NEW Application Tracking system.

All application submittals for Community Development will go through our NEW online public portal.

Please follow the directions below.

Visit our NEW Customer Portal website and create a new account
https://ci-cottonwood-az.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home
Select Sign Up in the top right-hand corner
Confirm your account
Click on the GO >> button under My Portal (personal account) or Business Portal (company account)
Click the Apply >> button
Click on the “Select a Category” bar
Select the division you need
Select the permit/application you need and fill out/upload all required information

If you need help to navigate our new portal please use the link below:

https://help.dudesolutions.com/Content/SmartGov/CitizenPortal/Citizen-Portal-Registration-And-Login.htm
or call 928-634-5505

You will have access to manage your permit to pay, view and/or print. It will always be available in your customer portal once it is reviewed and issued.

Please reach out with any questions.

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.

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