Section R17-3-507. Review Procedures

A.      The Department shall conduct an administrative completeness review  and  substantive   review  of  an  application  for  an

encroachment permit under A.R.S. §§ 41-1072 through 41- 1077 and A.A.C. R17-1-102.

B.       The Department shall decide whether to grant an encroach- ment permit based solely on the documents and information before the Department.

C.      Decision.

1.        The Department shall approve an encroachment permit if:

a.        The proposed encroachment use is lawful,

b.        The applicant provides complete and accurate infor- mation,

c.        The  proposed  encroachment  use  qualifies   under R17-3-502(B), and

d.        The applicant agrees to comply with the Depart- ment’s requirements as set out in the permit.

2.        The Department shall deny an encroachment permit application if:

a.        The proposed encroachment use is unlawful,

b.        The  applicant  provides  incomplete   or  inaccurate information,

c.        The proposed encroachment use does not qualify under R17-3-502(B), or

d.        The permittee disagrees with the requirements in the permit.

3.        An applicant may appeal the Department’s denial deci- sion on an encroachment permit application as prescribed in R17-3-509.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R.

5202, effective February 5, 2005 (Supp. 04-4).