Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-461.01 (2026)

Planning agency; powers and duties

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A. The legislative body of a municipality may by ordinance establish a planning agency.

B. The planning agency shall:

1. Develop and maintain a general plan.

2. Develop such specific plans as may be necessary to implement the general plan.

3. Periodically review the capital improvement program of the municipality.

4. Perform such other planning functions as the legislative body may provide.

C. Each planning agency has the powers necessary to enable it to fulfill its planning functions as provided in this article. It may:

1. Contract for, receive and utilize any grants or other financial assistance made available by a municipality, a county, the state or the federal government.

2. Contract with the state or federal government and any of its agencies, or the legislative body of any municipality or county.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1981–2015 · leading case: Specht v. City of Page, 627 P.2d 1091 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981).
Specht v. City of Page, 627 P.2d 1091 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 4× “We also note that A.R.S. § 9-461.01 provides that a municipality may create a “planning agency,” which need not be a “planning commission” as such.”
Ne. Phoenix Homeowners' Ass'n v. Scottsdale Mun. Airport, 636 P.2d 1269 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981). · cites it 2× “” A.R.S. § 9-461.01 provides for the enactment of a general plan and requires the development of “such specific plans as may be necessary to implement the general plan.”
Power v. Gilbert, No. 1 CA-CV 13-0609 (Ariz. Ct. App. Jan. 13, 2015). · cites it 2× “1 DISCUSSION ¶4 Appellants, who sought declaratory judgment and injunctive relief, argue that the trial court erred in granting Appellees’ motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment because (1) the Project failed to conform to the Gilbert General Plan; (2) Appellees…”
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-461.01(B): 1 case
Specht v. City of Page, 627 P.2d 1091 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1981). “We also note that A.R.S. § 9-461.01 provides that a municipality may create a “planning agency,” which need not be a “planning commission” as such.”
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