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Permits

The Mohave County Department of Planning and Zoning is responsible for processing applications for land use approvals, zoning and land use permits, construction and building permits,  in Unincorporated Mohave County.

"As part of this permitting process, the Flood Control District reviews each permit application to make sure that it complies with the County drainage and floodplain regulations and to determine if the District would have any flood-related concerns."

Most permits are applied for at one of the P&Z offices, at which the public can get all the permits needed at one time. All the agencies that permit receive a copy of the permit application and their comments are compiled into one response. P&Z offices can take care of most permits, however, some more detailed applications need to go to the District office in Kingman for review.

The District reviews, inspects, and approves drainage clearance, floodplain use, and grading. For more information, check out the District Programs & Services section, which covers Drainage Administration and Floodplain Management.

The District directly issues permits for floodplain use and right-of-way access. If you want to make changes to land that is located within a 100-year flood hazard area, local regulations require you to obtain a Floodplain Use Permit before you build, add, grade, or install walls or fencing.