Code Enforcement Hearing - July 9, 2026

The Coconino County Code Enforcement Hearing held on July 9, 2026, focused on a zoning violation case involving the Church of Common Good. The hearing addressed whether the respondent had complied with a July 14, 2025 order requiring the removal or proper permitting of recreational vehicles (RVs) used as dwellings on the property. The county alleged ongoing non-compliance, citing observations of occupied RVs and online advertisements for RV stays on the property. The respondent argued that compliance was impossible due to a procedural catch-22: county policy required all open zoning violations to be resolved before issuing permits, yet the only way to resolve the violation was to obtain a permit. The county sought to impose civil sanctions totaling $1,500 for continued RV occupancy violations from April to June 2026. The hearing officer excluded certain late-submitted exhibits but allowed testimony regarding property conditions. The hearing concluded with the officer taking the matter under advisement for a written decision. No new permits or applications were approved during the hearing, and the dispute highlighted challenges in permit issuance and enforcement under existing county policies.