Arizona § 9-461 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-461 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-461. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Aggregate" means cinder, crushed rock or stone, decomposed granite, gravel, pumice, pumicite and sand.
2. "General plan" means a municipal statement of land development policies, that may include maps, charts, graphs and text that set forth objectives, principles and standards for local growth and redevelopment enacted under the provisions of this article or any prior statute.
3. "Municipal" or "municipality" means an incorporated city or town.
4. "Planning agency" means the official body designated by local ordinance to carry out the purposes of this article and may be a planning department, a planning commission, a hearing officer, the legislative body itself, or any combination thereof.
5. "Right-of-way" means any public right-of-way and includes any area required for public use pursuant to any general or specific plan.
6. "Specific plan" means a detailed element of the general plan enacted under the provisions of this article or a prior statute.
7. "Street" means streets, highways, freeways, expressways, avenues, boulevards, parkways, roads, lanes, walks, alleys, viaducts, subways, tunnels, bridges, public access easements and rights-of-way.
8. "Subdivision regulations" means a municipal ordinance regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions enacted under the provisions of article 6.2 of this chapter, or any prior statute, regulating the design and improvement of subdivisions.
9. "Zoning ordinance" means a municipal ordinance regulating the use of land or structures, or both, under the provisions of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-461
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-461 cover?
Section 9-461 ("Definitions") 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 § 9-461?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-461" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arizona official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arizona attorney.
How does Arizona § 9-461 apply to my situation?
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