§ 3.502. Effect of Annexation on Building Permits.

Maricopa County building permits lawfully issued not more than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of annexation, shall be honored by the City. Within sixty (60) days after the effective date of annexation, the City shall issue a building permit when construction details conforming to City building codes and County zoning regulations, in effect at the time the County permit was issued, are provided to the City. Any fee paid to the County for the County permit shall apply towards the City permit fee and only the balance must be paid to the City before a City permit is issued.

A City building permit shall not be required for buildings legally under construction with a building permit issued by Maricopa County prior to the effective date of annexation, and where exterior walls have been completed to the plate line or beyond. The City shall require that building construction be structurally safe and in conformance with pertinent county zoning regulations in effect at the time the county permit was issued.

(Ord. No. 1772, 6-23-93)