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Council amends construction start times to conform with new state law; some members lament loss of local control

5667531 · June 25, 2025

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The council amended city code to revise summertime concrete-pouring start hours to align with a new state law; one council member criticized the Legislature for preempting local authority.

The Lake Havasu City Council on June 24 adopted an ordinance amending city code section 9.30.07 to revise permitted start hours for concrete pouring and summertime construction windows to conform with a recently enacted state law.

City staff introduced the ordinance and said the change brings the city code into conformance with state law and that local practice was already aligned with the new standard. “This item was introduced at the last city council meeting. No changes were requested. This is to come into conformance with the new state law,” Miss Gary said.

Council member Jim Dolan expressed disappointment that the state legislature had removed decision-making authority from local governments on this matter. “My disappointment with the state of Arizona legislature for once again taking power away from the city level… This should be a decision that we make here,” Council member Jim Dolan said during discussion.

Council member Cameron Moses moved adoption of the ordinance; the motion carried 7–0. The ordinance updates the city’s construction-hour provisions to the statewide standard described by staff; staff said city practice had already been adjusted to match the state law prior to the ordinance’s adoption.