Our staff keeps records that can sometimes confirm that a particular structure was in place before a new regulation was passed. If we don’t have a record, the owner will need to provide some type of documentation from an independent third party that substantiates their claim, along with a site plan (a drawing that shows all uses and structures on the property in question).
If an owner can’t prove that a structure existed before the regulation in question was passed, they’ll need to comply with it. Please contact our office at 928-368-8696 if you think that your land use might be legal nonconforming, and we’ll begin searching our records.