A separate application is required for each type of structure (i.e. SFR, Guest House, Ramada, Fountain, Fence,
etc). Since permits are only valid for 180 days, not all applications should be made at the same time.
Owner/Builder projects must be solely for occupancy by the owner and not intended for and not intended for
sale or rent within one year after completion or issuance of a certificate of occupancy. (A.R.S. § 32-1121)
______ Engineering Requirements: A Grading and Drainage Plan sealed by a Civil Engineer registered in AZ
will be required on a SFR or where 1,000 sf or more of impervious area is added or if the value of the
work is greater than $500,000. Where the scope of work is 300 sf or more of impervious area a G&D
plan may be required. See separate Engineering Checklist.
______ Written authorization required for anyone acting as an agent for the owner of the property (Value >$25k).
______ Demolition Permit is required any time more than 12 linear feet of wall, fence, roof or slab is removed.
______ Contractor’s Bond Exemption Certificate for new SFR or MRRA > 25% of FCV.
______ Dust Control Plan (attached) is req’d if the area disturbed is equal to or less than 0.10 acre.
______ Dust Control Permit from Maricopa County Air Quality Department is req’d if disturbance > 0.10 acre.
Sewer
Maricopa County permit/approval req’d for new SFR, new fixtures or bedrooms; or
City of Phoenix sewer fee receipt for new sewer service; or
Written verification of water meter size and installation date; or
Application/Information sheet to be filled out and sewer development fees paid.
______ Two sets of stapled plans are required at initial submittal. Two (2) sets of corrected plans and the originally
redlined plans are required at resubmittal. Minimum plan size is 24” x 36”. Plans must be drawn to scale
and include:
______ Site Plan (may be the G & D) with all existing ROW(s), washes & easements with dimensions.
______ Open Space Criteria Site Plan with Control Points and related Roof Elevations (if required).
______ Foundation Plan with details. Show sizes, depth and reinforcing bars.
______ Floor Plan with dimensions and square footage. Heating & cooling equipment per Manual S / J.
______ Elevations shown from LOWEST NATURAL GRADE (LNG), not from Finished Floor (FF).
______ Plumbing with isometrics (waste & vent, gas, water) & water fixture unit calcs (w/ meter size).
______ Electric Plan (may be on Floor Plan) with one line diagram and load calcs.
______ Attic ventilation calcs and locations unless attic/rafter space is within building thermal envelope.
______ Complete Roof and Floor (if applicable) Framing Plan.
______ One (1) set of truss calcs and truss layout or completed truss deferral form.
______ For all new SFR regardless of value and for projects with a value of $500,000 or greater;
______ Two (2) sets of Native Plant Preservation Plan with attachments.
______ A “Release and Indemnity Agreement” is required if the site is in an area of low water pressure.
______ One CD-R (non-rewritable format) or USB flash drive in Adobe Reader / PDF format of G&D,
floor plan, & exterior building elevations. (SUBMITTED WHEN PERMIT IS ISSUED)
Water Meter Size: _______________________ (Req’d if a new meter is installed or existing meter is upsized)
SETBACKS OF STRUCTURE(S) MEASURED FROM PROPERTY LINE
SFR Accessory Accessory Other
Front ___________ (N, S, E, W) ___________ ___________ ___________
Rear ___________ (N, S, E, W) ___________ ___________ ___________
Side ___________ (N, S, E, W) ___________ ___________ ___________
Side ___________ (N, S, E, W) ___________ ___________ ___________
Height ___________ ___________ ___________ ___________
FLOOR AREA RATIO = ___________% ZONING: ___________ MULTI-FRONTAGE? Y / N