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zoning violation in Arizona

9 Arizona opinions name it 2 courts 1959–2026 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arizona courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Armory Park Neighborhood Ass'n v. Episcopal Community Servicesgreen
ariz · 1985 · cited in 2 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 1996–1998
2 sentences

1998Id. at 5 , 712 P.2d at 918 . ¶ 21 Similarly, in Buckelew v. Town of Parker, 188 Ariz. 446 , 937 P.2d 368 (App.1996), a landowner brought suit against the town zoning board to cure a zoning violation on property adjacent to the plaintiffs.

1998Id. at 5 , 712 P.2d at 918 . ¶ 21 Similarly, in Buckelew v. Town of Parker, 188 Ariz. 446 , 937 P.2d 368 (App.1996), a landowner brought suit against the town zoning board to cure a zoning violation on property adjacent to the plaintiffs.

12
Sobol v. Marshgreen
arizctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Sobol v. Marsh, 212 Ariz. 301, 303, ¶ 7 (App. 2006).

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City of Tucson v. Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.green
arizctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020If a violation does not constitute a nuisance per se, courts may “balance the equities in deciding whether to enjoin a zoning violation.” Id. at 187, ¶ 55 . ¶25 The Ranas also contend that the injunction failed to meet the specific requirements of Rule 65(d)(1).

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Haynes v. City of Tucsongreen
arizctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The Board approved the motion. ¶ 22 Pawn argues the Board could not grant the variance unless special circumstances or hardships applying to the Property (1) “prevent reasonable use of the property in the absence of a variance,” (2) the “zoning ordinance precluded] the use of the property in question for any purpose for which it is reasonably adapted,” and (3) the “situation or condition of the property in question[] is extraordinary and exceptional and application of the zoning requirement would cause peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional and undue hardship.” ¶ 23 To

2016The Board approved the motion. ¶ 22 Pawn argues the Board could not grant the variance unless special circumstances or hardships applying to the Property (1) “prevent reasonable use of the property in the absence of a variance,” (2) the “zoning ordinance precluded] the use of the property in question for any purpose for which it is reasonably adapted,” and (3) the “situation or condition of the property in question[] is extraordinary and exceptional and application of the zoning requirement would cause peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties or exceptional and undue hardship.” ¶ 23 To

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Bauer v. Waste Management of Connecticut, Inc.green
conn · 1996 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Billboards that violate City ordinances are declared public nuisances in Tucson Code § 3-7 and so, based on these cases, the superior court would have discretion in fashioning a remedy for a billboard that violates the sign code. ¶55 That result is in accord with the result reached by a majority of courts that have considered whether a trial court may balance the equities in deciding whether to enjoin 28 a zoning violation.6 Although some courts have reached the opposite conclusion,7 the 6 See, e.g., Bauer v. Waste Mgmt. of Conn., Inc., 686 A.2d 481, 489 (Conn. 1996) (“In an action brought by

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Scholten v. Blackhawk Partnersgreen
arizctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Arizona opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See Scholten, 184 Ariz. at 331 , 909 P.2d at 398 .

2008See Scholten, 184 Ariz. at 331 , 909 P.2d at 398 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arizona. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Buckelew v. Town of Parker green
arizctapp · 1996
2 sentences

1998Id. at 5 , 712 P.2d at 918 . ¶ 21 Similarly, in Buckelew v. Town of Parker, 188 Ariz. 446 , 937 P.2d 368 (App.1996), a landowner brought suit against the town zoning board to cure a zoning violation on property adjacent to the plaintiffs.

1998Id. at 5 , 712 P.2d at 918 . ¶ 21 Similarly, in Buckelew v. Town of Parker, 188 Ariz. 446 , 937 P.2d 368 (App.1996), a landowner brought suit against the town zoning board to cure a zoning violation on property adjacent to the plaintiffs.

11998–1998
Sesnovich v. Board of Appeal green
mass · 1943
2 sentences

1981While we view the application of waiver in a zoning hearing context as being in accord with general principles of law governing a waiver of individual rights in hearings before administrative bodies, we recognize that this is contrary to the view taken by the Massachusetts court in Sesnovich v. Board of Appeal, 313 Mass. 393 , 47 N.E.2d 943 (1943). 5 We believe, however, that the analysis presented in Sesnovich is unsound in that it does not adequately address an important issue: that is, the point at which the public’s interest has been adequately protected so that any jurisdictional basis fo

1981While we view the application of waiver in a zoning hearing context as being in accord with general principles of law governing a waiver of individual rights in hearings before administrative bodies, we recognize that this is contrary to the view taken by the Massachusetts court in Sesnovich v. Board of Appeal, 313 Mass. 393 , 47 N.E.2d 943 (1943). 5 We believe, however, that the analysis presented in Sesnovich is unsound in that it does not adequately address an important issue: that is, the point at which the public’s interest has been adequately protected so that any jurisdictional basis fo

11981–1981
Holmes v. Graves green
ariz · 1957
2 sentences

1981Cf. Holmes v. Graves, 83 Ariz. 174 , 318 P.2d 354 (1957).

1981Cf. Holmes v. Graves, 83 Ariz. 174 , 318 P.2d 354 (1957).

11981–1981
Gendron v. Naugatuck green
connsuperct · 1958
2 sentences

1959In Gendron v. Borough of Naugatuck, 21 Conn.Sup. 78 , 144 A.2d 818, 823 , the court, dealing with a similar notice requirement for a zoning hearing, said : “ * * * An essential element of a publication or legal notice is that it appears on its face to be caused to be given or published by competent authority. 39 Am.Jur. 237, § 9.

1959In Gendron v. Borough of Naugatuck, 21 Conn.Sup. 78 , 144 A.2d 818, 823 , the court, dealing with a similar notice requirement for a zoning hearing, said : “ * * * An essential element of a publication or legal notice is that it appears on its face to be caused to be given or published by competent authority. 39 Am.Jur. 237, § 9.

11959–1959

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 12-341.01 (3) AZ § Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 9-462.02 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

PA 870 (1967–2026) NY 53 (1963–2026) VT 40 (1992–2026) MD 34 (1964–2026) IL 29 (1956–2025) NJ 28 (1951–2019) CT 27 (1963–2025) OH 22 (1993–2025) MA 21 (1969–2025) CA 17 (1930–2023) VA 16 (1994–2026) FL 15 (1962–2025) RI 13 (1983–2012) GA 12 (1971–2025) WI 11 (2000–2022) MI 10 (1990–2024) UT 9 (1995–2024) DC 9 (1975–2025) NM 9 (1989–2009) AZ 9 (1959–2026) LA 8 (1957–2013) NC 7 (1987–2017) IN 7 (1989–2017) CO 7 (1981–2009) MS 6 (1985–2022) DE 4 (1974–2023) NH 4 (1988–2021) IA 4 (2017–2021) ME 4 (2008–2014) MN 4 (1976–2003) WA 4 (1987–2014) MO 3 (1986–2018) KY 3 (1995–2022) OR 2 (2015–2018) ID 2 (2011–2011) WY 2 (2025–2025) KS 2 (2008–2008) ND 2 (1991–2016) NV 2 (1980–1997) AK 2 (1981–1982) SC 2 (2002–2021)

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