Arizona § 28-8463 - Acquisition of facilities or nonconforming property; exception
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8463 — Acquisition of facilities or nonconforming property; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-8463. Acquisition of facilities or nonconforming property; exception
A. If it is desired to remove, lower or otherwise terminate a nonconforming structure or use, if the approach protection necessary cannot be accomplished by airport zoning regulations under this article because of constitutional limitations or if it appears advisable that the necessary approach protection be provided by acquisition of property rights rather than by airport zoning regulations, the political subdivision within which the property or nonconforming use is located or the political subdivision owning the airport or served by it may acquire by purchase, grant or condemnation in the manner provided by law under which political subdivisions are authorized to acquire real property for public purposes the air right, navigation easement or other estate or interest in the property or nonconforming structure or use in question as necessary to fulfill the purposes of this article.
B. Land owned or held for use for and in connection with the transportation of United States mail and transportation of property in interstate commerce and all structures on the land are not subject to this article.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-8463
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-8463 cover?
Section 28-8463 ("Acquisition of facilities or nonconforming property; exception") 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.
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