Substantive Policy Statements

A written expression that is only advisory and that informs the general public of a county's current approach to, or opinion of, the requirements of the ordinances or regulations. View and search the Department's comprehensive listing of all Substantive Policy Statements (PDF).

Flood Control Policies

  1. 2013-01 Pool and Pool Equipment Requirements (PDF)
  2. 2013-02 Enhanced Regulatory Outreach (PDF)
  3. 2017-01 Property Owner Acknowledgement per 403(B)(1)(c) (PDF)
  4. 2021-01 Variance from Regulations Where Letter of Map Revision to Remove a Floodplain is Pending
  5. 2014-07 Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program Policy
  6. Policy Submittal Process
  7. 2018-01 Drainage Policies & Standards Manual for Maricopa County Rev8-22-18.pdf
  8. 2023-01: Permitting of the Extraction of Sand and Gravel or Other Materials where Redelineation of Floodplain is Pending

Drainage Design Manual

  1. Erosion Control Manual
  2. Hydraulics Design Manual
  3. Hydrology Design Manual
  4. Resolution FCD2016R003 - For Drainage Policies and Standards Manual For Maricopa County