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RESOLUTION Maricopa County Board of Supervisors RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE MORATORIUM ON INCREASED REGULATORY BURDENS TO DECEMBER 31, 2026 IN UNINCORPORATED MARICOPA COUNTY BE IT RESOLVED by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors as follows: WHEREAS, creating a predictable regulatory climate that promotes job creation and a healthy economy is critical to the well-being of the county’s residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, county government plays a critical role in encouraging economic recovery and growth; and WHEREAS, Maricopa County is committed to full compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and enforcement of such as may be required; and WHEREAS, it is further committed to streamlining regulations, improving regulatory processes, and decreasing regulatory burdens while protecting the public health, safety and the environment; and WHEREAS, the regulated community and the general public is encouraged to bring forward ideas to reduce regulatory burdens and create regulatory efficiencies; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has previously demonstrated its commitment to regulatory fairness and transparency by adopting the Enhanced Regulatory Outreach Program, a program that provides unprecedented communication and participation regarding regulatory changes. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors directs the following: 1. All county departments are prohibited from initiating any regulatory ordinance, rule or regulation changes except as permitted by this Resolution. It is the objective of this Resolution to eliminate any unnecessary increased regulatory burdens or costs for employers, citizens, or political subdivisions of Arizona. 2. Paragraph 1 does not apply to regulatory changes for any one or more of the following reasons: a. To lessen or ease a regulatory burden; b. To prevent an immediate or significant threat to the public health, peace or safety; c. To avoid a violation of a court order or federal law that would result in sanctions by a court or the federal government for failure to make the regulatory change; d. To comply with a federal statutory or regulatory requirement or a state statutory requirement; or e. Fee initiations or adjustments necessary to provide adequate, timely or required service. 3. A county department shall not initiate any regulatory changes outlined in Paragraph 2, sections a – e, without written authorization from the County Manager. 4. Each regulatory department (Environmental Services, Flood Control, Planning and Development, Air Quality, and Transportation) shall conduct stakeholder meetings on a rotating basis, with each department holding such meetings no less than once every five years. The purpose of these meetings is to solicit input regarding regulatory requirements and service delivery practices, with the goal of improving customer service, increasing transparency, and identifying opportunities to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens. 5. The County may periodically review relevant federal policies and regulatory directives to determine whether additional language or amendments to this moratorium are warranted to ensure continued consistency with applicable federal requirements and priorities. 6. This Resolution does not confer any rights, legal, administrative or otherwise upon any persons and shall not be used as a basis for challenges to any county ordinances, rules, regulations, approvals, denials, permits, licenses, or other County actions or inactions. 7. This Resolution shall remain in effect until December 31, 2026, unless repealed, amended or reauthorized by the Board of Supervisors. ADOPTED by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Maricopa County, Arizona, this 25th day of March, 2026. Chairperson Date Attest: Clerk of the Board Date Approved as to Form: Deputy County Attorney Date