Yuma County
Yuma County Department of Development Services
In short
Yuma County Department of Development Services issues 10 permits we publish for Yuma County, last verified 2026-10-05. Each carries the fee as the agency publishes it, with a link to the schedule it was read from.
What this agency issues
| Permit | Issuing agency | Fee | Renews | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zoning Use Approval (Building Permit Trigger for Change of Use) | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Zoning Use Table: C-2 General Commercialonly if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Zoning Use Table: Open Space, Recreation and Resources (OS/RR)only if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Special Use Permit (Commercial and Industrial Uses)only if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Commercial Sewage Disposal (On-Site Septic) Permit and Plan Reviewonly if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | per permit; the posted schedule states no term | 2026-10-05 |
| Encroachment Permit (Work in County Right-of-Way)only if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | per permit; the posted schedule states no term | 2026-10-05 |
| Temporary Use Permitonly if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | per permit; the posted schedule states no term | 2026-10-05 |
| Zoning Use Table: C-1 Local Commercialonly if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Zoning Use Table: Residential Commercial (RC)only if it applies to you | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | no term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
| Building Permit (Construction Over $1,000) and Contractor Privilege-Tax License (Over $10,000) | Yuma County Department of Development Services | No fee | one-time per building permit; no renewal term is stated in the zoning ordinance text | 2026-10-05 |
Fees shown as a range or formula are set that way by the issuing agency — we do not average them into a single number.
About each permit
Zoning Use Approval (Building Permit Trigger for Change of Use)
Section 1201.01 of the Zoning Ordinance makes it unlawful to erect, construct, reconstruct, alter or change the use of any building or structure in a covered zoning district without first obtaining a building permit from the inspector. Section 1202.00 bases the fee on a schedule determined by the Board of Supervisors. The ordinance text states no fee amount, so this record publishes no dollar figure and gives the requirement only. The use status of each business type depends on the zoning district, and the district tables are listed in the records that follow.
Zoning Use Table: C-2 General Commercial
Section 612.02 of the Zoning Ordinance lists the uses of the C-2 General Commercial district. Barbershops, beauty shops and nail salons are listed under item G, and childcare under item O. Restaurants serving alcohol, take-out food and bars are listed under item PP, and veterinary hospitals, clinics and boarding under item UU. Automotive sales, rental and repair is permitted under item E, so an auto repair business is a permitted use in this district. The ordinance text is cited at its amendment through September 2, 2021, and it applies to the unincorporated area of the county. The cited ordinance sets no fee for this item, so the requirement is recorded without a dollar figure.
Zoning Use Table: Open Space, Recreation and Resources (OS/RR)
Section 617.02(K) of the Zoning Ordinance lists public and private recreational facilities, including health and fitness clubs, as a permitted use in the Open Space, Recreation and Resources (OS/RR) district. A fitness studio located in this district therefore falls under that listing. The ordinance text is cited at its amendment through September 2, 2021, and it applies to the unincorporated area of the county. The cited ordinance sets no fee for this item, so the requirement is recorded without a dollar figure.
Special Use Permit (Commercial and Industrial Uses)
Sections 611.03 and 612.03 of the Zoning Ordinance list the commercial uses that require a special use permit in the C-1 and C-2 districts, including drive-through facilities in C-1 and establishments over 6,000 square feet. The ordinance text publishes no fee amount for a special use permit, so this record gives the requirement only and carries no dollar figure. The Department of Development Services administers the permit for the unincorporated area of the county.
Commercial Sewage Disposal (On-Site Septic) Permit and Plan Review
The Department of Development Services' posted fee schedule lists a commercial sewage disposal permit for on-site (septic) wastewater disposal, with a separate plan review. The schedule carries no adoption date, and no sewage disposal charge from it is recorded here. The permit is handled by Environmental Programs within the Department of Development Services, at (928) 817-5000. A business without a septic system has no sewage disposal permit under this record. The cited ordinance sets no fee for this item, so the requirement is recorded without a dollar figure.
Encroachment Permit (Work in County Right-of-Way)
The Department of Development Services' posted fee schedule lists an encroachment permit for work in the county right-of-way, such as a driveway connecting to a county road. The schedule carries no adoption date, and no charge from it is recorded here. Its insurance minimums are not reproduced here. Questions about a driveway or other work in the county right-of-way go to the Department of Development Services at (928) 817-5000.
Temporary Use Permit
The Department of Development Services' posted fee schedule lists a Temporary Use Permit. That schedule carries no adoption date and no resolution number, so no dollar figure from it is recorded here; this record gives the requirement only. Questions about a temporary use go to the Department of Development Services at (928) 817-5000. The cited ordinance sets no fee for this item, so the requirement is recorded without a dollar figure.
Zoning Use Table: C-1 Local Commercial
Section 611.02 of the Zoning Ordinance lists the uses of the C-1 Local Commercial district. Coffee shops, espresso and frozen shake shops are permitted under item G. Child care is listed under item F, barbershops, beauty and nail salons under item C, and veterinary services and animal boarding under item Y. Restaurants serving alcohol, take-out food and bars are listed under item V. Drive-through facilities require a special use permit under sections 611.02 and 611.03(F). Establishments over 6,000 square feet require a special use permit under section 611.03(G). Mobile food vendors remaining at one site for more than two hours require a special use permit under section 611.03(L). The ordinance text is cited at its amendment through September 2, 2021, and the zoning ordinance applies to the unincorporated area. The cited ordinance sets no fee for this item, so the requirement is recorded without a dollar figure.
Zoning Use Table: Residential Commercial (RC)
Section 622.02 of the Zoning Ordinance lists the uses of the Residential Commercial (RC) district. Coffee and tea retail sales are permitted under item I, so a coffee shop is a permitted use in this district. Barbershops, beauty and nail salons are listed under item E, and health and personal care stores under item R. Restaurants and take-out food are special uses under section 622.03(F), and bars and pubs are listed under section 622.03(B). The ordinance text is cited at its amendment through September 2, 2021, and it applies to the unincorporated area of the county. The cited ordinance sets no fee for this item, so the requirement is recorded without a dollar figure.
Building Permit (Construction Over $1,000) and Contractor Privilege-Tax License (Over $10,000)
Section 1201.00(A) of the Zoning Ordinance requires a building permit for construction exceeding $1,000. Under section 1201.00(B), for construction exceeding $10,000 the building permit may not issue unless the contractor holds a valid privilege-tax license under A.R.S. Title 42, Chapter 5, Article 1. The ordinance publishes no fee amount for the building permit itself, so this record gives the requirement and carries no dollar figure. The building permit is issued by the Department of Development Services for the unincorporated area of the county.
Contact
- Jurisdiction
- Yuma County
- Phone
- (928) 817-5000
Contact details are taken from the agency’s own site or its published fee schedule. Where we have not verified a phone number we leave it blank rather than guess.
Sources
Every fee and term above was read from one of these government pages on the date shown.
- Development Services fee schedule (posted PDF, undated; no adopting instrument)Yuma County Department of Development Services · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-05
- Yuma County Zoning Ordinance (amendments through Sept. 2, 2021)Yuma County · primary source · retrieved 2026-10-05
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