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Commercial Tenant Improvements

The City of Scottsdale is now processing Commercial Tenant Improvements (TIs) using a three-tiered process that will allow certain types of TIs to be reviewed, and permits issued, either same day or within 15 days of submittal. 

Our intent is to provide an improved level of customer service, while at the same time seeing to it that the project is in compliance with applicable codes and ordinances. The table below identifies the review timelines, applicable criteria, and who to ask for when you come into the One Stop Shop with your plans.

 

Counter Plan

15-Day TI/comm remodel Review

Standard TI

Reviewed while you wait

15 days review

30 day review

2,000 sq ft MAX
Group B or M occupancy ONLY
Single-story, non-structural
No use changes
Do not require a Use Permit
Little or no exterior work*

5000 sq ft MAX
Groups A, B, E or M occupancy ONLY
Non Structural
No use changes
No Use Permit required
No exterior work*

TIs that do not qualify for
either the
over-the-counter or
15 day review

Ask for a
Counter Plan Reviewer

Log in to see a  
Development Services Rep

Log in to see a 
Development Services Rep

*(other than roof mounted equipment that is fully screened.

 

Thank you for participating in this new customer service. Please remember to fill out a Customer Feeback Card and let us know how you like the service. Any suggestions that you feel will make this service better are appreciated and welcome.

 

Ed Peaser C. B. O.
Plan Review Manager
480-312-2532
epeaser@scottsdaleaz.gov
Michael Clack, C. B. O.
Chief Development Officer
480-312-7629
mclack@scottsdaleaz.gov

 

Submittal Checklists & Forms

Submittal Requirements

Fee Sheets

Tenant Improvement (TI) Checklist
(pdf/126kb/2pp)

e-Application for Plan Review & Permitting

TI Digital Submittal Process

Energy Compliance Worksheet - TI (pdf/51kb/1p) 

Commercial and Multi-Family Architectural Review Checklist (pdf/230kb/6pp) 
   and Site Plan Notes (pdf/114kb/1p)

 

All exterior changes to a commercial building need, at a minimum, a staff approval. This includes:

  • Landscape changes
  • Repainting (pdf/59kb/2pp)
  • Installation of an awning
  • Installation of a roll up security blind over a window

None of the above need a permit but all need a staff approval (pdf/155kb) or, at times, full DRB approval.

Need Help?

 

Customer Service
480-312-7800
PlanningInfo@ScottsdaleAZ.gov

 

Advance Planning
480-312-7990
Advance Planning Services

 

Current Planning
480-312-7000
Current Planning Services

 

Permit Services /
One Stop Shop
480-312-2500
One Stop Shop Online

 

Plan Review
480-312-7080
Plan Review Info

 

Inspections & Land Survey
480-312-5750
Inspections Info

 

Records Division
480-312-2356
Records, Research & Reports