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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. City Council
    3. Codes / Policies / Plans
      1. Bicycle Plan
      2. Strategic Plan
      3. Municipal Code
      4. Zoning Ordinance
      5. General Plan
      6. Subdivision Ordinance
    4. Volunteer Opportunities
    5. Employment Opportunities
    6. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Commission
      2. Board of Adjustment
      3. Historic Preservation Commission
        1. Community Club House Memorial Brick Program
        2. Small Grant Funding Program
        3. Landmarking Designation
        4. Cottonwood Historic Property Tour
        5. Historic Inventory Surveys
      4. Municipal Property Corporation
      5. Parks & Recreation Commission
      6. Personnel Board
      7. Planning & Zoning Commission
      8. Public Safety Personnel Board
      9. Youth Advisory Commission
    7. Departments
      1. Administration
      2. Airport
        1. Airport Ad Hoc Meetings
        2. Airport Commercial Standards
        3. Airport Weather Conditions/Info
        4. Airport Master Plan
          1. 2022 Airport Master Plan Update 
          2. 2006 Airport Master Plan
          3. 1993 Airport Master Plan
          4. 1986 Airport Master Plan
          5. 1962 Airport Master Plan
        5. Airport Services
        6. Photo Gallery
        7. Airport Documents
          1. 1983 Lease Documents
            1. 1 - 1983 Airport Lease
            2. 2 - Amendments
            3. 3 - Exhibits
            4. 4 - Corrective Action Plan
              FAA Airport Compliance Manual — Order 5190.6B
            5. 5 - City Council Minutes
            6. 6 - Assignments
              1. East of Runway
                1. Surveys, Plats and Maps
                2. Lot 101
                3. Lot 103
                4. lot 104
                5. lot 105
                6. lot 107
                7. lot 108
                8. lot 108a
                9. lot 109
                10. Lot 110
                11. lot 111
                12. lot 114
                13. lot 115
                14. lot 116
                15. lot 117
                16. lot 118
                17. lot 119
                18. lot 123
                19. lot 124
                20. lot 125
                21. lot 127
              2. West of Runway
            7. 7 - Robert Oliphant Review
            8. 8 - History of the Airport, ALPs and Master Plans
          2. Proposed Land Trade 2018
          3. Airport Layout Plan
            Past Airport Layout Plans
          4. Airport Stormwater Program
        8. Airport Noise Mitigation
          1. Filing a Complaint
          2. Requested Noise Abatement Practices
          3. Noise Mitigation Program Reports
          4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) 
          5. Purchasing or Renting a Home near the Airport
          6. Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE)
          7. Transient Landing Fee System
          8. Airport Noise Mitigation Actions 2025
        9. Airport Directory
        10. Airport Commission
        11. Airport Economic Impact
        12. Hang Gliding and Paragliding
        13. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) aka Drones
        14. Airport DBE Program/Title VI Program
      3. City Clerk
        1. City Council
          1. City Council Agendas and Minutes
            Agendas & Minutes
          2. Agendas & Minutes
        2. ELECTION INFORMATION
          1. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
          2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
        3. New Ordinances
          Ordinance and Disposition Table Quick Link
        4. Public Records Request
        5. Liquor Licenses
      4. Community Development
        1. Building Division
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Permit Tracking System
          3. Solar App - Instant Permitting
          4. MAPS
          5. Back to Community Development
            1. Building Division
            2. Planning Division
            3. Ordinance Enforcement Division
            4. Municipal Code
            5. Beautification Recognition Program
            6. Maps
            7. Requirements, Resources, and Reports
          6. State of Arizona Department of Housing
        2. Planning Division
          1. Dark Sky Community
          2. Codes/Policies/Plans
            1. Bicycle Plan
            2. Strategic Plan
            3. Municipal Code
            4. Zoning Ordinance
            5. General Plan
            6. Subdivision Ordinance
          3. MAPS
        3. Ordinance Enforcement Division
        4. Municipal Code
        5. Beautification Recognition Program
        6. Maps
        7. Requirements, Resources, and Reports
      5. Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT)
        1. Bus Fares and Passes
        2. CAT Paratransit (PDF)
        3. Verde Shuttle
        4. Hours of Operation
        5. Where's My Bus
        6. Privacy Policy
        7. Terms of Use - City of Cottonwood - Cottonwood Area Transit
      6. Economic Development
        1. Living Here
        2. Key Organizations
        3. Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization
        4. Local Resources
        5. SHOP Cottonwood Newsletter
        6. Contact Us
        7. Economic Development Strategic Plan
        8. Arizona Wine Tourism Industry Survey 2023
      7. Finance
        1. Financial Transparency
        2. Guides, Codes, & Standards
        3. Financial Resources
        4. Annual Budget Information
        5. Payments Page  
        6. Community Feedback - Budget Survey
      8. Fire Department
        1. Fire Department Home
        2. Mission Statement
        3. Fire Prevention
          1. Burn Permits
          2. CPR Classes
          3. Car Seat Safety
          4. Fire Extinguisher Training
          5. Fire Prevention Week
          6. Fire Sprinklers
          7. Investigations
          8. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
          9. Life Safety Inspections
          10. Plan Review
          11. Public Education & Station Tours
          12. Smoke Detectors
          13. Weed Abatement
        4. Statistics
        5. Staff
        6. Photos
      9. Housing
      10. Human Resources
        1. Employment Opportunities
        2. Personnel Operations Guide
        3. Employee Resources
          1. Employee Benefits
          2. Employee Manual and Additional Policies
          3. Employee Self Service
          4. Safety Manual (PDF)
          5. SafePersonnel
          6. Cottonwood Integrity Line (1-800-419-3967)
        4. Forms
      11. Information Technology
        1. HelpDesk: Submit Ticket
        2. Phone System Information
        3. Wi-Fi Access
          1. Windows Wi-Fi Instructions
          2. iOS Wi-Fi Instructions
          3. Android Wi-Fi Instructions
          4. Guest Wi-Fi Access
        4. Employee Tools
      12. Library
        1. About Us
          1. Wireless Printing
          2. Reserve a Meeting Room
          3. Volunteerism at the Library
            1. Volunteer Application - Adult
            2. Volunteer Application - Teen/Young Adult
          4. Suggest Materials
          5. Services We Offer
          6. Policies
          7. Library Staff Directory
          8. Hours of Operation
          9. Email The Library
        2. Online Resources
          1. Learning and Professional Development
            1. Gale Presents UDEMY
            2. Gale Presents Peterson's Test Prep
            3. Gale Presents Career Prep
            4. Mango Language
            5. DigitalLearn.org
          2. Genealogy
            Ancestry.com - Library Edition
          3. Academic Research & General Information
            1. ProQuest
            2. Academic OneFile
            3. Gale General OneFile
            4. Gale Power Search
          4. Educational & Student Support
            1. Arizona Resident Online Info
            2. Gale In Context High School
            3. Gale In Context Elementary
            4. Gale Testing & Education Reference Center
          5. Specialized Subject Research
            1. Gale In Context Global Issues
            2. Gale in Context Science
            3. Gale in Context U.S. History
            4. Gale in Context World History
            5. Gale in Context Opposing Viewpoints
            6. HeinOnline
          6. Entertainment & Lifestyle
            1. Kanopy
            2. Libby
            3. Overdrive
            4. Hobbies and Crafts Center
            5. Home Improvement Reference Center
            6. Ebsco eBooks
            7. Gale Literature Resource Center
            8. NoveList k-8 Plus
            9. NoveList Plus
          7. Encyclopedias & Biographical Resources
            1. Gale in Context Biography
            2. Gale Books and Authors
            3. Britannica Library
            4. Britannica Escolar
          8. Business & Market Research
            Data Axel - Reference Solutions
          9. Consumer & Practical Resources
            1. Free DMV Practice Tests
            2. Consumer Reports
            3. Gale Legal Forms
            4. Gale Chilton Library
          10. Fact-Checking, News, & Media Literacy
            1. New York Times
            2. Duke Reporters Lab
            3. FactCheck.org
            4. FlakCheck.org
            5. International Fact Checking Network
            6. Ad Fontes Media
            7. Open Secrets
            8. PolitiFact
            9. Snopes
            10. The Washington Post
            11. Gale OneFile News
        3. Youth Services
          1. Printable Youth Services Event Calendar
          2. Youth Services Reading Challenge Sign-Up
          3. Online Youth Services Events Calendar
        4. Community Information
          1. Register To Vote
          2. Yavapai County Government
      13. Municipal Court
        1. ADA Accessibility
        2. Before You Use This Site
        3. Civil Traffic Bond Schedule (PDF)
        4. Civil Traffic Offenses
          1. Civil Traffic & Parking Violation Hearings
          2. Civil Traffic Only
          3. Driver's License Violations
          4. Equipment Violations
          5. Insurance Violations
          6. Moving Violation Points
        5. Court Appointed Counsel
        6. Court Related Links
        7. Court Compliance Assistance - PDF
        8. Courtroom Conduct
        9. Criminal Offenses
        10. Defensive Driving Information
        11. File a Motion / Forms
        12. Frequently Asked Questions
        13. AZ POINT
        14. Interpreter Services
        15. Jury Duty
          1. Attire / Dress
          2. Badges
          3. Compensation
          4. Conduct in Court
          5. Conduct in the Jury Room
          6. Excusal From Jury Service
          7. Important Things to Remember
          8. Integrity of Jurors
          9. Privacy / Confidentiality of Jurors
          10. Qualification & Selection of Jurors
          11. Responding to a Summons
          12. Security
          13. Warning
          14. Waiting Serves a Purpose
          15. Work Verification
        16. Language Access Plan (PDF)
        17. Limited English Proficiency Complaint Form (PDF)
        18. Make A Payment
          1. Citations
          2. Monthly Default Payments
          3. Parking Citations
        19. AZ Court Pay
        20. Meet Our Staff
        21. Protection Orders
          1. Definition of Protection Order
          2. How Defendant Is Served
          3. How To File
          4. Injunction Against Harassment
          5. Order of Protection Effect
          6. Order of Protection Time Period
        22. Public Access
        23. Records Request
        24. Victim Rights
        25. Warrants
          1. Bench Warrants
          2. Failure to Appear Warrants
          3. Failure to Comply Warrants
          4. Failure to Pay Warrants
      14. Parks & Recreation
        1. Connect With Us
          1. Leave Us a Comment
          2. Meet Our Team
          3. Volunteer
          4. File a Report
        2. Programming
          1. Youth Sports
            1. Youth Basketball League
            2. Youth Sport Camps
            3. Cottonwood Clippers Swim Team
          2. Adult Sports
          3. Senior Programs
          4. Cottonwood Youth Center
          5. Outdoor Recreation
            Geocaching in Cottonwood
        3. Special Events
          1. Special Event Permit Applications
          2. Family Events
          3. FAQ
          4. Signature City Events
            1. Cottonwood's Vintage Run
            2. Fantastic Family Fourth of July
            3. Thunder Valley Rally
            4. Walkin' On Main
        4. Facilities
          1. Cottonwood Recreation Center
            1. Hours of Operation
            2. Facility Video
            3. CRC Exercise Classes
            4. Rental Opportunities
          2. Cottonwood Youth Center
          3. Cottonwood Aquatics
          4. Cottonwood Community Club House
          5. Community Garden
          6. Rental Information
        5. Park, Trails & Bikeways
          1. City Parks, Trails & Bikeways
            1. Riverfront Park
            2. Garrison Park
            3. Neighborhood Parks
            4. Other Area Parks
              1. Cottonwood Ranch Park & Trails
              2. Dead Horse Ranch State Park
              3. Tuzigoot National Monument
            5. Area Trails
            6. Local Bikeways
            7. Safe Cycling Videos
            8. Bike and Trail Map
            9. Cottonwood Disc Golf Course
          2. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Document
          3. Welcome To The Verde Valley Military Service Park in Cottonwood
            1. About Us 
            2. Events
            3. Sponsors
            4. Inscription Form
      15. Police Department
        1. Chief's Message
        2. Police Department Annual Report
        3. Strategic Plan
        4. Crime Statistics
        5. Community
          1. Crime Free Multi-Housing
          2. Home Security
          3. National Night Out
          4. Neighborhood Watch
          5. Telemarketing Tips
          6. Tips for Seniors
          7. Vacation Watch
          8. Neighborhood Officer Program
          9. Law Enforcement Heroes
          10. Safe Shopper/Safe Community Program
          11. Hire an Off Duty Police Officer
          12. Citizen Police Academy
        6. Divisions
          1. Patrol
            1. Bicycle Patrol
            2. K-9 Unit
            3. Traffic Enforcement Unit
            4. School Safety Officer
            5. Community Outreach
          2. Support Services
            1. Cottonwood Public Safety Communications Center
            2. Criminal Investigations Division
            3. Records
            4. Victim Assistance
            5. Professional Standards/ Public Information Officer
            6. Cottonwood Police Cadets
            7. COP Volunteers
            8. SWAT Team
            9. Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO)
            10. Fleet Management
            11. Training Unit
        7. Employment
        8. Frequently Asked Questions
        9. Commendations & Complaints
        10. Sex Offender Search
        11. Contact Us
        12. Submit A Tip
        13. Police Records
      16. Public Works
        1. Engineering
          1. Floodplain
          2. Stormwater
          3. Project List
        2. Streets
        3. Transfer Station
        4. Flood Hazard Status Request
      17. Purchasing
      18. Utility Department
        1. Online Enrollment in Water or Wastewater Service
        2. AZ Water and Wastewater Rates Dashboard
        3. Environmental Compliance
        4. Utility Billing
          1. Utility Rates and Resources
          2. Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance
        5. Wastewater Division
          Reclaimed Water
        6. Water Division
        7. Water Resources
        8. Capacity Fee Information
        9. Public Notice
        10. Lead
    8. Staff Directory
    9. Public Notices
    10. Intranet
      1. Information Technology (HelpDesk)
        1. Submit a Help Desk Ticket
        2. IT Insights - Tips & Tricks from IT
        3. IT Policies & Procedures
          1. Acceptable Use Policy P-8280
          2. Social Media Policy P-5050
        4. Phone Extension List
        5. IT Forms
        6. Monthly Website Reports
    11. Verde Valley Housing Study
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  3. Services

    1. Airport Services
    2. Alerts
    3. Privacy Policy
    4. CAT Transit
    5. Fire Prevention
    6. Online Payments
      Miscellaneous Payments & Billings
    7. Submit a general comment or request
    8. Online Enrollment in Water or Wastewater Service
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Building Division
    3. Business Registration
    4. Economic Development
      1. Living Here
      2. Key Organizations
      3. Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization
      4. Local Resources
      5. SHOP Cottonwood Newsletter
      6. Contact Us
      7. Economic Development Strategic Plan
      8. Arizona Wine Tourism Industry Survey 2023
    5. Planning & Zoning
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  5. Visiting

    1. Community Events
      1. Cottonwood's Vintage Run
      2. Fantastic Family Fourth of July
      3. Thunder Valley Rally
      4. Walkin' On Main
    2. Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce
    3. About Cottonwood
    4. Community Alerts
    5. Community Calendar
    6. Current Conditions
    7. Parks & Facilities
    8. Public Transportation
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permits
        Building Permits
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Volunteer Opportunities
      4. Online Enrollment in Water or Wastewater Service
    2. Pay
      1. Tickets
      2. Utility Bills
      3. Other Payments
    3. Sign Up For
      1. Citizen Police Academy
      2. Notifications
      3. Recreation Programs
      4. SHOP Cottonwood Newsletter
    4. Submit
      1. Business Loan Application
      2. General comment or request
      3. Public Records Request
      4. Flood Hazard Status Request
    5. Apply for a Special Event Permit
    6. Find
      1. CAT Bus Passes
      2. Where's My Bus
      3. Elections Information
      4. Dark Sky Community
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  7. Feature Links

    Photo Credits
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