Arizona § 11-1808 - Scope of local authority
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1808 — Scope of local authority, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-1808. Scope of local authority
A. Subject to this article and applicable federal law, a county may exercise zoning, land use, planning and permitting authority and the county's police power within the county's territorial boundaries, including for the installation, modification and replacement of wireless support structures and utility poles.
B. A county 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 county other than to comply with applicable codes.
C. This article does not authorize this state or any political subdivision of this state, including a county, to require small wireless facility deployment or to regulate wireless services.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-1808
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-1808 cover?
Section 11-1808 ("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 § 11-1808?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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