Plan Review Services

Scottsdale's Plan Review Services Department determines whether planned construction projects comply with building codes and ordinances adopted by the city. Scottsdale reviews plans based upon five disciplines: Planning, Building, Engineering, Stormwater and Fire. Once the construction plans and documents are determined to be in compliance, and fees are paid, a permit is issued and work can begin.

Plan Review is the first step in Phase 2 of the Development process as shown below. For major commercial and multi-family residential developments, plan review follows the Planning phase in which proposals are reviewed, outreach is conducted, and entitlement is granted. Smaller projects will often begin with Plan Review as the first step.