The Mining Exemption Application Packet is the Maricopa County Planning & Development Department packet for requesting a Certificate of Exemption for Mining, a voluntary record of a mining land use that ARS § 11-812 exempts from county zoning and construction permitting authority. Owners of mining land, or their authorized agents, use it when they want the County to document that exemption. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the packet and the Permit Center portal belong to Maricopa County.
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What is Mining Exemption Application Packet – Maricopa County, AZ?
The Mining Exemption Application Packet is the Maricopa County Planning & Development Department packet used to apply, voluntarily, for a Certificate of Exemption for Mining, which exempts a mining land use from portions of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and from the County's Building Code Authority.
The packet bundles an application checklist, a process and timeframe chart, the list of information required for submittal, the Mining Exemption Property Owner Application Form, and two Permit Center user guides (how to register an account and how to apply for a permit or plan). The application form collects the project request, the property details, the owner and the owner's authorized agent, and carries the owner's signatures.
The packet states that ARS § 11-812 already exempts mining land uses from county zoning and construction permitting authority, so the application only documents that status. It is not required to obtain an address or for any other reason. After a decision, a Certificate of Mining Exemption with address serves as the utility clearance in place of a building permit.
The County's planning page adds limits. The exemption covers the approved mining activities: any use not incidental to the approved mining operation must follow the zoning district's regulations, and if mining is abandoned or stops being the primary use of the land, the zoning regulations apply. Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10, Section 1004 covers tracts of five or more contiguous commercial acres, where one commercial acre is 36,000 square feet, and says property is not exempt until the Planning and Development Department approves an exemption. The packet concerns zoning and building authority, not a tax exemption.
Who needs to file Mining Exemption Application Packet – Maricopa County, AZ?
Property owners in Maricopa County whose land is used for mining, and who want the County to document the statutory mining exemption, use this packet. The application is voluntary: the packet says it is not required to obtain an address or for any other reason.
- Owners: the owner signs the Proposition 207 waiver and may sign the timeframe extension.
- Authorized agents: an owner can authorize an agent to file the application on all matters relating to the request. The form has a section for the agent's details and a line naming the agent. The owner or the authorized agent signs the verification of application information.
- Owners with a zoning violation: the packet says fees are not charged if the application was mandated to document a statutorily exempted mining use and resolve a Zoning Code violation. If the request relates to an active zoning violation case, an additional investigation fee equal to the zoning clearance fee applies.
Applications related to a residential use are not subject to the ARS § 1605 review timeframes. For the five-contiguous-commercial-acre size condition in the Zoning Ordinance, check Chapter 10, Section 1004.
When to file Mining Exemption Application Packet – Maricopa County, AZ
The application is voluntary, so the packet sets no deadline: you submit it whenever you want the County to document the mining exemption. All fees are due at the time of application.
Once the County receives it, the ARS § 1605 clocks apply. The Board of Supervisors adopted a 25-day administrative timeframe and a 75-day substantive timeframe for Land Use applications. You can authorize a 50% time increase at filing or at any point in the process. The packet's flow chart projects about 15 business days for one review cycle, with comments or sign-off about 2 weeks after a resubmittal.
The clocks stop while you hold comments and resume on resubmittal. The packet says an application can be denied if the applicant gives no requested information within 180 days. It is closed for inactivity if you make no resubmittal for six months.
Documents you need
- Mining Exemption Property Owner Authorization Application Form, completed and signed; upload it as an Adobe PDF named APPL-FORM-1.
- Support documentation for the Mining Certificate, uploaded as MINC-DETL-1: at least one of the four types listed next.
- Maricopa County Assessor's Office classification, as one accepted documentation of the mining use.
- State Mine Inspector's Start/Stop / ASMI-INSP letter, as an alternative accepted documentation.
- Membership in the Rock Products Association (ARPA) or another recognized mining industry association, as an alternative accepted documentation.
- Mining-related permit issued by the Flood Control District or another State or County agency, as an alternative accepted documentation.
- One item showing the location of the site: a map, survey, site plan or aerial of the property. The upload list also requires a site plan, uploaded as SITE-PLAN-1.
- Electronic copies of all application materials saved as Adobe PDF files; for example, a narrative report is saved as NARR-RPTS-1.pdf.
How to fill out Mining Exemption Application Packet – Maricopa County, AZ
Create a Permit Center account
If you apply online, register in the Permit Center with a unique email address and verify it with the emailed code. Skip this if you submit by email.
Describe the request
Under REQUEST, enter the Title of Project, Description of Request, Existing Use of Property, Existing Zoning District and Related Case Number.
Enter the property information
Under PROPERTY INFORMATION, give the Address (if known), the General Location including the nearest city or town, the Size in Acres and Square Feet, the legal description (Section, Township, Range) and the Assessor's Parcel Number(s).
Add the authorized agent
Under OWNER'S AUTHORIZED AGENT INFORMATION, enter the agent's name, contact, address, city, state, ZIP, phone, fax and e-mail.
Add the property owner
Under PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION, enter the owner's name, contact, address, city, state, ZIP, phone, fax and e-mail.
Name the owner's agent
In the authorization paragraph, write the name of the owner's agent on the line after "I (property owner) authorize (owner's agent)". This lets the agent file on all matters relating to the request.
Sign the Proposition 207 waiver
The property owner signs and dates the PROPOSITION 207 WAIVER, which the form marks as signature required.
Sign the verification
The owner or authorized agent signs and dates the VERIFICATION OF APPLICATION INFORMATION, certifying that the statements and support material are true.
Decide on the timeframe extension
If you wish to authorize a 50% extension of the review timeframe under ARS § 1605, the property owner signs and dates that section.
Prepare the supporting files
Gather one mining documentation item and a location item, and save each file as an Adobe PDF with the required name: APPL-FORM-1, MINC-DETL-1 and SITE-PLAN-1.
Review and download the PDF
Check every entry and signature, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it through the channels described under How to submit, with the fees.
How to submit Mining Exemption Application Packet – Maricopa County, AZ
You can submit the application in two ways: online through the Maricopa County Permit Center, or by email using the Addressing Request Application.
- Permit Center: go to https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home, register with a unique email address and apply for the plan. Upload the documents as Adobe PDF files named APPL-FORM-1 (application form), MINC-DETL-1 (support documentation) and SITE-PLAN-1 (site plan). Each file must be uniquely named, cannot be password protected or secured, and can be up to 250mb. Add the required signature, then review and submit.
- Email: send the Addressing Request Application to [email protected].
The department is at 301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170, Phoenix, Arizona 85003; phone 602.506.3301. Fees are due at the time of application and are non-refundable; the packet lists the fee schedule, so check it for current amounts. To check status, use the Permit Center (the My Work tab) or ask your assigned planner. Send revisions to the OSS and return the planner's comment memo with every resubmittal. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving the Property Owner Signature blank under the Proposition 207 Waiver, which the form marks as signature required.
- Submitting without a signature under Verification of Application Information, which the form marks as signature required.
- Sending the application without the fees; all fees are due at the time of application and are non-refundable.
- Supplying none of the four documentation types (Assessor classification, State Mine Inspector letter, association membership or mining-related permit).
- Uploading files that are password protected, share a name with another file, or do not use the required naming convention such as APPL-FORM-1.
- Resubmitting without the planner's comment memo; the packet says it must be returned so the statutory timeframe can resume.
- Not answering a request for information within 180 days, which can lead to an administrative denial.
- Making no resubmittal for six months, after which the application is closed due to inactivity.
- Assuming the application is needed to obtain an address; the packet says it is not required for that or any other reason.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Maricopa County Mining Exemption Application Packet?
It is the Planning & Development Department packet for applying for a Certificate of Exemption for Mining. The certificate exempts approved mining uses from portions of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and the County's Building Code Authority.
Is the mining exemption application required?
No. The packet says the application is voluntary, because ARS § 11-812 already exempts mining land uses from county zoning and construction permitting authority. It is not required to obtain an address or for any other reason.
Is the mining exemption a Maricopa County property tax exemption?
No. The packet describes an exemption from portions of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance and the County's Building Code Authority, not a tax exemption. It is filed with the Planning & Development Department.
How long does the mining exemption review take?
The packet projects about 15 business days for one review cycle, with comments or sign-off about 2 weeks after a resubmittal. The County has adopted a 25-day administrative and a 75-day substantive timeframe, and you may authorize a 50% increase.
Is there a fee for the mining exemption application?
Yes. Fees are due at the time of application and are non-refundable, and the packet lists them, so check the current schedule for amounts. No fee is charged if the application was mandated to document an exempted mining use and resolve a Zoning Code violation.
Where do I submit the Mining Exemption Application Packet?
Submit it online through the Maricopa County Permit Center, or email the Addressing Request Application to [email protected]. The department is at 301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170, Phoenix, Arizona 85003, phone 602.506.3301.
What documents prove the mining use?
Provide one of these: an Assessor's Office classification, a State Mine Inspector's Start/Stop / ASMI-INSP letter, membership in the Rock Products Association (ARPA) or another recognized mining association, or a mining-related permit from the Flood Control District or another State or County agency.
Can I fill out the mining exemption application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent, is not affiliated with Maricopa County and does not file the application; you submit it through the Permit Center or by email.
Can an agent file the application for the property owner?
Yes. The owner authorizes an agent on the form to file on all matters relating to the request. The owner still signs the Proposition 207 waiver, and either the owner or the agent signs the verification.
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