Cochise County has adopted and established an official land use plan, which has been approved by separate proceedings, and shall hereafter be referred to as the Cochise County Comprehensive Plan, and a Zoning Ordinance, which shall hereafter be referred to as the Cochise County Zoning Regulations.

The purpose of these Zoning Regulations is to conserve and promote public health, safety, convenience, and general welfare and to provide for the future growth and improvement of the unincorporated area of Cochise County in accordance with the Cochise County Comprehensive Plan.

To accomplish the above purpose through coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of land in the entire unincorporated area of Cochise County, these Zoning Regulations establish Zoning Districts for the unincorporated area of Cochise County for the various classes of residential, commercial, and industrial uses, consistent with the plan designations and Goals and Policies of the Cochise County Comprehensive Plan. To protect the character and stability of each district, setback distances are customized for each use and site. Provisions are also made for providing adequate light, air, and parking facilities; promoting adequate traffic circulation; preventing overcrowding of land uses by provisions for lot area, coverage, open space, and setbacks; and reducing the probability of damage from a flood, fire, and other events.