Arizona § 9-596 - Scope of local authority
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-596 — Scope of local authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-596. Scope of local authority
A. Subject to this article and applicable federal law, an authority may exercise zoning, land use, planning and permitting authority and the authority's police power within the authority's territorial boundaries, including for the installation, modification and replacement of wireless support structures and utility poles.
B. An authority does not have any jurisdiction or authority over the design, engineering, construction, installation or operation of any small wireless facility located in an interior structure or on the site of any campus, stadium or athletic facility that is not owned or controlled by the authority, other than to require compliance with applicable codes.
C. This article does not authorize this state or any political subdivision of this state, including an authority, to require small wireless facility deployment or to regulate wireless services.
D. If an authority determines that a utility pole, monopole or wireless support structure of a wireless provider will be relocated to accommodate a public project, all wireless facilities deployed on such utility pole, monopole or wireless support structure shall be relocated at no cost to the authority.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-596
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-596 cover?
Section 9-596 ("Scope of local authority") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 9-596?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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