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 Please note that not all forms are available online at this time.  We will be adding to this list from time to time.  Need something not listed?  Call 480-312-2500. 


Title

Type / Size


Date

2006 Building Codes - Adoption and Amendments

2006 Fire Code Amendments & Interpretations

2006 IRC Plan Review Checklist - Effective
September 1, 2007

 PDF / 118 kb

09-Jan-08

2007 Hearings Calendar - CC, PC, DRB, BOA   

PDF / 470 kb

26-Dec-06

404 Certification Form

  

PDF / 59 kb

12-Jan-05

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Abandonment Application Checklist
(See Also GLO Agreement & Release Forms below)

More Info

PDF/69kb

28-Dec-06

Abandonment Process - DS&PM Ch. 3

 

PDF/967kb

08-28-06

Access Easement Dedication Form

    

PDF/92kb

   

Accessible Parking Space - Sign Details

  

PDF/129kb

       

Accessory Buildings (detached)

       

Account User Authorization 

   

PDF/54kb

08-Aug-06

Address Request Form

  

PDF/59kb

15-Sep-04

Administrative Variance Application (BABA)    

More Info

PDF/21kb

09-Jun-03

Adopted Ordinances and Resolutions

Adult Home Care Submittal Requirements

 PDF/77kb

16-May-08

Affidavit of Posting

  

PDF/47kb

20-Oct-04

After Hours Inspection, Notice of

PDF/37kb

05-Oct-07

Airpark Directional Signage Specifications

More Info

PDF/292kb

19-Mar-07

Airpark Fuel Dispensing Installation Approval

PDF/55kb

26-Feb-08

Airpark Protection Zones

More Info

PDF/82kb

15-Mar-00

Airport Vicinity & Airpark Development Information Guidelines & Checklist

More Info

PDF/224kb

02-Apr-08

Ambient Lighting Zones

More Info

PDF/319 kb

8-Dec-04

Amended Development Standards
Request Summary Forms

R1-5          R1-7          R1-10
R1-18        R1-35         R1-43
R1-70        R1-130       R1-190

  




ALL in PDF
60 - 75 kb




  26-Mar-04

Archaeological Resources

Archaeological Site Etiquette Guide

Architectural Review - Commercial & Multi-Family (planning checklist)

  

PDF/230kb

Feb-04

Art in Private Development (AIPD) Guidelines & Application Forms 

More Info

PDF/2.8MB

24-Sept-07

Appeals of Dedication, Exactions or Zoning Regulations - Resolution 6161

    

PDF/28kb

7-Oct-02

Appeals Receipt - Owner Certification

     

PDF / 9 kb

   Sept-05

At-Risk Submittals - Includes Preliminary Grading, Sewer, Water, and Drainage Features

Assurance to the City of Remote Parking   

PDF / 156 kb

16-Nov-05

Attached Residential Patio Cover
(Standard Plan)

More Info

PDF / 529 kb

18-Jul-05

 

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Barricade Plan - Cover Sheet Info  

PDF / 28 kb

17-Mar-07

Bar Use Permit Checklist for Application

More Info

PDF / 99 kb

21-Nov-07

Bar Use Permit - Traffic Evaluation    

PDF / 99 kb

18-Apr-07

Barns - Plan Review Requirements   

PDF / 91 kb

02-Aug-07

Beam Connections - Example

More Info

PDF / 1.5 mb

    

Benchmarks

 
Benchmark (Datum) Revisions   

PDF / 79 kb

05-Oct-05

Building Automation System - Guideline Specifications        

PDF / 249 kb

07-Jul-03

Building Codes Overview

Building Code Plan Review Checklist
(2003 IRC)
  

PDF / 183 kb

25-Jul-05

Building Code Plan Review Checklist
(2006 IRC) Effective September 1, 2007

PDF / 118 kb

02-Aug-07

Building Permit Report

Building Permit Status

 

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Calendar - CC, PC, DRB, BOA Hearings   

PDF / 470

26-Dec-06

Carport Enclosure to Garage
(Standard Plan)

More Info

PDF / 458 kb

18-Jul-05

Carport Enclosure Authorization Letter for Legal Non-Conforming R1-7 parcels   

PDF / 12 kb

29-Aug-05

Carport/Garage Conversion Plan - Example

More Info

PDF / 2.4 mb

   
Certificate of Insurance, Requirements of  

PDF / 165 kb

07-Aug-06

Certificate of No Effect / Appropriateness - Archeological Ordinance

  

PDF / 48 kb

08-Nov-05

Certificate of No Effect / Appropriateness - Historic Properties

  

PDF / 59 kb

8-Mar-06

Certificate of Occupancy

Certificate of Occupancy Report

Change Records, Request to

 

PDF / 74 kb

06-Sept-06

Character Areas/Strategic Planning Summaries

More Info

PDF / 1.6 mb

2004

Character Plan Amendment Checklist    

PDF / 50 kb

19-Nov-07

Christmas Tree Sales

More Info

PDF / 102 kb

03-Nov-05

Citizen's Guide to Mitigation Plans - Archeological Sites

More Info

PDF / 165 kb

 

Citizen Review Checklist

More Info

PDF / 34 kb

17-July-07

Commercial & Multi-Family Architectural Review Checklist

More Info

PDF / 260 kb

Feb-04

Commercial & Multi-Family Landscaping Notes

  

PDF / 103 kb

  02-Oct-07

Commercial & Multi-Family Landscaping Review Checklist

  

PDF / 218 kb

  
Commercial & Multi-Family Site Plan Notes

More Info

PDF / 114 kb

  02-Oct-07

Commercial Carports

Commercial Development Process

Commercial DRB Submittal Requirements

PDF / 129 kb

27-Aug-07

Commercial Repainting Approval Process      

PDF / 136 kb

1-Dec-05

Commercial Retail Design Guidelines

More Info

PDF / 45 kb

7-Dec-00

Community Input Certification   

PDF / 127 kb

  
Condominium Conversion Application

More Info

PDF / 70 kb

5-May-05

Condominium Plat Submittal Requirements  

PDF / 80 kb

5-Oct-05

Confirmation of Easement    

PDF / 55 kb

   
Confirmation of Natural Area Open Space (NAOS)  

PDF / 55 kb

 
Confirmation of Right-of-Way   

PDF / 55 kb

 
Construction Debris in Alleyways   

PDF / 87 kb

  
Construction Document Requirements

More Info

PDF / 101 kb

16-Dec-05

Construction Plan Requirements -
DS&PM Chapter 1, Refer to Section 1-2
 

PDF / 668 kb

28-Aug-06

Construction Site Security   

PDF / 58 kb

Oct-04

Construction Trailers

Counter Plan Submittal Requirements - minor home improvements

More Info

PDF / 486 kb

16-Aug-07

Covered Walkway & Facade Improvement Program

Credit Card Policy Change

Custom Home Submittal Packet

More Info

PDF / 600 kb

16-Aug-07

Custom Home Transfer   

PDF / 81 kb

03-Aug-07

 

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Dedication & Confirmation Forms          
Demolition Permit Application

More Info

PDF / 42 kb

3-Feb-05

Deferred Truss Submittal

PDF / 25 kb

02-Aug-07

Design Report Application, Water & Sewer

More Info

PDF / 95 kb

11-Aug-05

Design Standards & Policies Manual

Detached Garage / Storage Shed
(Standard Plan)

More Info

PDF / 656 kb

18-Jul-05

Detail Drawings   
Development Review (DRB) Checklist for Application

More Info

PDF / 106kb

08-Aug-07

Development Review Board (DRB)
Process Flowchart

More Info

 

PDF / 118 kb

28-Jun-06

Digital File Requirements - Plans      

PDF / 46 kb

11-Jan-05

Digital Submittal - TI, Single Family, and Deferred Fire Submittals

Dirt Haul Application Requirements

More Info

PDF / 51 kb

02-Aug-05

Dirt Haul Neighborhood Notification

More Info

PDF / 216 kb

09-Aug-04

Downtown Architectural Review Checklist    

PDF / 160 kb

20-Jun-05

Downtown Business Fee Reductions

Downtown Design Guidelines  

PDF / 2.8 MB

Mar-04

Downtown, Recommended Plants for    

PDF / 79 kb

Aug-07

Downtown Land Use Maps   

PDF / 54 kb

Mar-05

Downtown Ordinance   

PDF / 208 kb

    
Downtown Zoning Districts   
Downtown Overlay (DO)   

PDF / 262 kb

  
Drainage Checklist - Plan Review   

PDF / 80 kb

06-Apr-05

Drainage Easement Dedication Form   

PDF / 64 kb

    

Drainage Report Resources

Drainage Report Staff Review Checklist  

PDF / 54 kb

02-Nov-06

Dust Control Permits

 

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Easement Forms - All             
Electrical Service Upgrade

More Info

PDF / 292 kb

    
Elevation Certificates (FEMA)   
Elevations - Example More Info

PDF / 1.3 mb

    
Encroachment Permit Application for Public Parking

PDF / 77 kb

08-May-06

ESLO Hardship Exemption Application

More Info

PDF / 87 kb

27-Jun-06

Expired Permits

More Info

PDF / 28 kb

5-Oct-04

Exterior Site Lighting Design Guidelines

 

Exterior Site Lighting Design Guidelines for Single-Family Residential in ESL Areas

Exterior Wall Footings - Example

More Info

PDF / 1.6 mb

     

 

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Facilities and Traffic Submittal Requirements   

PDF /

26-Jan-06

Farms, Ranches & Stables

Flood Insurance Rate Map Information - FEMA Block   

PDF / 40 kb

  

Floor Plan Workseet, Example of

PDF / 173 kb

Fence/Wall Built Without a Permit

Fence/Wall on Property Line, Neighbor Authorization

More Info

PDF / 53 kb

07-Aug-06

Fence / Wall Standard Plan
(non-ESL and not in the Cactus Corridor)

More Info

PDF / 1.2 mb

06-Jun-07

Filming Permit Application

More Info

PDF / 586 kb

      
Final Plat Checklist   

PDF /

06-Apr-05

Final Plat Submittal Requirements  

PDF / 80 kb

05-Oct-05

Finish Floor Revision   

PDF / 77 kb

05-Oct-05

Fire Alarm Plans   

PDF / 76 kb

05-Oct-05

Fire Hydrant Flow Test Permit

online application

Fire Hydrant Flow Test Summary

More Info

PDF / 50 kb

31-Mar-08

Fire Inspections Request Form

   

PDF / 92 kb

19-Jun-06

Fire Ordinance Requirements Checklist

More Info

PDF / 24 kb

     

Fire Permit - Tent/Canopy

 

PDF / 101 kb

13-Jun-06

Fire Permit - Other

PDF / 300 kb

12-Mar-08

Fire Permit Process Update

More Info

PDF / 38 kb

02-Aug-06

Fire Resubmittal Checklist

More Info

PDF / 48 kb

15-May-05

Fire Sprinkler Submittal Requirements

Fire Sprinkler Checklist - Commercial

Fire Sprinkler Worksheet - SFR

 

XLS/23 kb

11-Dec-06    

Flashing, Window - Example

More Info

PDF/1.6mb

    
Flood Hazard Determination Form  

PDF/69 kb

Flowcharts

Foundation Plan - Example

More Info

PDF/1.5 kb

  
Framing Plan - Example

More Info

PDF/1.3mb

      
Framing, Typical - Example

More Info

PDF/1.7mb

    

 

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Gable End Bracing - Example

More Info

PDF/858kb

    

Garage, Yard & Estate Sale Signage

Gas Station Design Guidelines

More Info

PDF/45kb

7-Dec-00

Gazebo - Greater than 1000 sq ft  

PDF/91kb

04-Nov-05

General Plan Amendment Process, Major Amendments

General Plan Amendment Submittal Requirements, Major Amendments

General Plan Checklist for Application   

PDF/97kb

 02-Aug-07
GLO Agreement & Release

Parcel Owner
Other Interest

    

PDF/38kb
PDF/41kb

 

28-Dec-06

Grading & Drainage Checklist  

PDF/80kb

6-Apr-05

Green Home Rating Checklist

More Info

PDF/333kb

Sep-06

Green Home Program Enrollment Form

More Info

PDF/59kb

19-Jul-06

Green Home Remodeling Workbook

More Info

PDF/2.4mb

Jun-05

Green Home Buyers Guide

More Info

PDF/87 kb

28-Apr-05

Green Guest House   

PDF/

03-Aug-07

Green Home Remodeling Tips

More Info

PDF/40kb

Apr-05

Guest Home Submittal Packet

More Info

PDF/851kb

06-Aug-07

 

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Handicapped Parking Space - Sign Details   

PDF / 129 kb

Hardship Exemption Application

More Info

PDF / 87 kb

27-Jun-06

Hardship Exemption Processes & Resources

Home Improvement Workbook

More Info

PDF / 1.4 mb

Oct-04

Home Occupation Exemption Application (Home-Based Businesses)

More Info

PDF / 58 kb

Jan-04

Horses: Farms, Ranches & Stables

Hood Systems

Hot Water Recirculator Rebate Application

More Info

PDF / 107 kb

Aug-05

Hydrant Flow Meters - Informational Packet    

PDF / 79 kb

13-Jan-99

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Ingress-Egress Easement Dedication Form  

PDF / 81 kb

  

Inspections Checklists - Pre/Post Site

Interim Fence Certification  

PDF / 27 kb

19-Oct-05

Interpretations - Zoning Code

Irrevocable Letter of Credit - for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Only

More Info

DOC / 21 kb

9-Jan-06

 

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Land Division Process - DS&PM Ch. 3

PDF / 370 kb

Jul-07

Landscape Review Checklist   

PDF / 218 kb

Feb-03

Landscape Revitalization Workbook

More Info

PDF / 2.8 mb

Jul-05

Lighting Design Guidelines

More Info

PDF / 98 kb

Oct-04

Liquor License Questionnaire

More Info

PDF / 642 kb

22-Oct-07

Lockout/Tagout Agreement

More Info

PDF / 52 kb

Feb-05

LP Gas Tank  

PDF / 30 kb

29-Jun-06

 

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Major Additions / Remodels Submittal Packet (Greater than 1000 SQ FT)

More Info

PDF / 600 kb

16-Aug-07

Major General Plan Amendment Process

Major General Plan Amendment Submittal Requirements

MAG Supplements

Map of Dedication Submittal Requirements  

PDF / 80 kb

05-Oct-05

Master Sign Plan Staff Approval Application   

PDF / 41 kb

03-Apr-06

Minimum Permits

online application

Minor Addition / Remodel Submittal Packet

More Info

PDF / 489 kb

16-Aug-07

Minor Subdivision Application

More Info

PDF / 106 kb

24-Oct-07

Minor Subdivision Flowchart

More Info

PDF / 115 kb

24-Oct-07

Mobile storage units on residential zoned properties - No permit required, but are limited to a maximum of 90 days on any given site. Any mobile storage unit which exceed this limitation can be issued a notice of violation. To contact Code Enforcement call (480) 312-2546.

Mobile storage units on commercial zoned properties - requires staff approval from city staff to determine if allowed. Contact Planning and Development Services at (480) 312-2500 for more information.

Model Home / Sales Office   

PDF / 46 kb

11-Nov-07

Model Home Only   

PDF / 77 kb

19-Oct-04

 

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Nailing Schedule

More Info

PDF / 66 kb

   

NAOS Easement Forms
- Dedication Form
- Confirmation of NAOS
- Release of NAOS

More Info


PDF / 21 kb
PDF / 55 kb
PDF / 61 kb


Oct-02
Oct-02
27-Dec-06

NAOS Enhancement Plan

More Info

PDF / 52 kb

5-June-06

NAOS Maintenance Plan

More Info

PDF / 52 kb

5-June-06

Native Plant Ordinance

Native Plant Permit Application

More Info

PDF / 93 kb

  20-Jul-06

Native Plants - Protected Native Plants

Native Plant Salvage Contractor Listing

More Info

PDF / 35 kb

11-Apr-08

Native Plant Tracking Form

More Info

PDF / 43 kb

4-Apr-08

Natural Gas Refueling Devices (VRAs)

  

PDF / 37 kb

18-Oct-05

Neighborhood Involvement - General Plan Checklist 

More Info

PDF / 51 kb

23-July-07

Neighborhood Notification Checklist - AB, BOA, UP, DRB, HE, and MUMSP

More Info

PDF / 34 kb

17-July-07

No Conflict Form

  

PDF / 57 kb

1-Mar-06

Non-Buildable Easement Dedication Form

  

PDF / 16 kb

 

Non Permitted Fence/Wall Construction

Non-Residential Water Fee Packet

Notice of After Hours Inspection

PDF / 37 kb

05-Oct-07

Notice of Intent (NOI) - AZPDES   

PDF / 17 kb

28-Feb-03

 

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Occupancy Clearance Agreement

PDF / 38 kb

08-Jan-07

Office Design Guidelines

More Info

PDF / 187 kb

03-Apr-03

Open House Signs, Real Estate

Outdoor Fireplaces  

Oversize/Overweight Loads (Overdimensional loads)

Overdimesional/Overweight Loads - Letter of Authorization, Application for

More Info

PDF / 92 kb

04-Apr-08

Overdimesional/Overweight Loads - Permit Application

More Info

PDF / 105 kb

31-Jan-07

Owner-Builder Statement

More Info

PDF / 159 kb

Jan-08

 

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Parking Lot Re-Striping

Parking Study Guidelines

Patio Cover, Attached - Residential
(Standard Plan)

More Info

PDF / 747 kb

1-Jan-07

Patio Plans - Example

More Info

PDF / 2.4 mb

  

Perimeter Exception Application   

More Info

PDF / 75 kb

24-Oct-07

Permit - e-Application online

online application

Permit Application - Civil / Improvement Plans

 

PDF / 57 kb

18-Oct-04

Permit Application - Commercial

 

PDF / 142 kb

18-Oct-04

Permit Application - Residential

 

PDF / 73 kb

18-Oct-04

Plan Cover Sheet and Typical Sheet Checklist

   

PDF / 47 kb

6-Apr-05

Plan Review Status  

Plan Review Submittal Requirements Summary

Plant Manufactured Element Waiver

  

PDF / 120 kb

16-Oct-96

Plumbing Rebate Form

More Info

PDF / 116 kb

Aug-05

Political Signs

Pool & Spa Application

More Info

PDF / 69 kb

03-Mar-08

Pool Site Plan Requirements    

More Info

PDF / 73 kb

03-Mar-08

Pool & Spa Submittal Requirements

Potable Water Checklist  

PDF / 55 kb

6-Apr-05

Pre-Application Questionnaire

More Info

PDF / 154 kb

27-Jun-06

Preliminary Plat (PP) Checklist for Application - DRB   

PDF / 91 kb

11-Dec-06

Private Improvements in the Right-of-Way   

PDF / 94 kb

  
Project Application Form    

PDF / 31 kb

15-May-04

Project Data Sheet   

PDF / 74 kb

1-Jun-04

Project Narrative   

PDF / 37 kb

15-Apr-04

Project Review Checklist   

PDF / 65 kb

Aug-04

Prop 207 Forms

    Waiver of Claims Informational Flyer

PDF / 17 kb

13-Aug-07

    Waiver of Claims for Dimunition in Value -
    Short Form
 

PDF / 17 kb

May-07

    Waiver of Claims for Dimunition of Value -
    Long Form

PDF / 18 kb

May-07

    Waiver of Claims for Dimunition of Value -
    Historic Properties

PDF / 14 kb

May-07

    Waiver of Claims - Refusal

PDF / 12 kb

May-07

Protected Native Plants

More Info

  
Public Access Easement Dedication Form   

PDF / 19 kb

  

Public Notification Requirements 

PDF / 62 kb

July-07

Public Records Request Form    

PDF / 752 kb

      
Public & Semi-Public Pools, Submittal Requirements   

PDF / 31 kb

18-Jun-06

Public Trail Easement Dedication Form   

PDF / 99 kb

   
Public Utility Easement Dedication Form   

PDF / 246 kb

  
Pumpkin Sales

More Info

PDF / 102 kb

03-Nov-05

 

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Records Requests

Referrals

Refund Checklist  

PDF / 91 kb

  
Release of Drainage Easement Form  

PDF / 68 kb

 
Release of Easement Form   

PDF / 64 kb

  08-Aug-06

Release of Natural Area Open Space (NAOS)   

PDF / 54 kb

 
Release of Trail Easement Form   

PDF / 55 kb

  
Re-Roofing Your Home

More Info

PDF / 239 kb

  
Restricted Parking - Sign Details   

PDF / 29 kb

 
Repainting Approval   

PDF / 35 kb

21-Aug-07

Request to Change Records  

PDF / 56 kb

22-Mar-06

Restaurant Design Guidelines

More Info

PDF / 45 kb

7-Dec-00

Residential Fire Sprinkler Worksheet    

XLS / 23 kb

23-Mar-05

Residential Development Process

Resubmittal Checklist - Single-Family   

PDF / 229 kb

  
Retaining Walls, 4 ft or less - Standard Detail

More Info

PDF / 61 kb

05-Jan-06

Rezoning Application Checklist   

PDF / 276 kb

11-Dec-06

Right-of-Way Dedication Form, Deed of  

PDF / 86 kb

  
Roof Beams - Example

More Info

PDF / 71 kb

  
Roof Joist Table

More Info

PDF / 89 kb

  

 

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Sales Trailer Application   

PDF / 309 kb

02-Aug-06

Scenic Corridor Easement Dedication Form   

PDF / 58 kb

  

Schedule/Cancel Inspections On-Line - requires keycode printed on permit.

School District Notification    

PDF/302kb

10-Sep-02

Security Plan - Bars & Live Entertainment    

PDF/87kb

20-Nov-06

Septic Systems

Setback Requests

Setback Certificate 

PDF/56kb

21-Apr-08

Sewer Line Easement Dedication Form    

PDF/70kb

    

Sewer Taps - Connecting to City Sewer

Shade Structures - Plan Review Requirements

Sidewalk Sales - Not Allowed in Scottsdale

Sight Distance Easement Dedication Form   

PDF / 83 kb

  
Sight Distance Triangles  

PDF / 117 kb

30-Oct-06

Signalization Checklist  

PDF / 51 kb

6-Apr-05

Sign Permit Application

More Info

PDF / 101 kb

29-Apr-08

Sign Permit Application (for Digital Customers)

More Info

 

used with online application

Single-Family Digital Plan Application

More Info

online application

Single-Family Resubmittal Checklist (planning)

More Info

PDF / 39 kb

26-Feb-07

Single-Family Standard Plans

More Info

PDF / 186 kb

10-Mar-08

Single-Family Custom Home Submittal Packet

More Info

PDF / 600 kb

16-Aug-07

Single-Family Plan Requirements - ESL Areas

More Info

PDF / 112 kb

7-Aug-06

Single-Family Plan Requirements - FO Areas

More Info

PDF / 126 kb

22-Aug-06

Single-Family Plan Requirements - HD Areas

More Info

PDF / 89 kb

30-Aug-06

Single-Family Plan Requirements - Non ESL

More Info

PDF / 46 kb

28-Jul-06

Site Plan Considerations -
DS&PM Chapter 2
 

PDF / 855 kb