Plan Submittal Requirements

This page has been developed to give you a clear understanding of the minimum requirements for submitting your project plans for review and to receive permits. Detailed Minimum Submittal Checklists are provided to ensure that your submittal is complete and the plans examiners can provide an accurate and timely review your project.

Contact Information

Plan Review
P:  480-312-2500
7447 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 

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Digital Plan Submittal Requirements

File Formats & Limitations

  • PDF file format is the standard for submittal and reviewing plans.
  • RBG color accepted for plan design components.
  • The upload mechanism limits file size to under 100 MB.
  • The city uses BlueBeam for maximum flexibility in "rolling up" plans, viewing redlines, limiting files sizes, etc.
  • Plan sheets should be combined into a single PDF file in Index order.
  • Plans shall be on one (1) sheet per floor level (1/8" minimum scale). Match lines accepted when kept to one (1) sheet per floor.
  • If all sheets in one file is larger than 100 MB it can be broken up into smaller related files (all Civil, Structural or Electrical sheets in a file or sheets 1 to 20, 21 to 30 etc in separate files).
  • Adobe PDF file format, 8-1/2" x 11" or 11" x 17".
  • Civil plans, including Grading and Drainage plans are required to be 24" x 36" due to sizing and scaling when the plans are printed.
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Plan Requirements

Deferred Fire

Plats-MODs-Land Assemblage

Submittal Requirements

Plan Type Submittal Requirements
Major Subdivision Plat
(includes Final Plat, Perimeter Exceptions)
  1. Final Plat (B&W)
  2. Title Evidence 
  3. Alta Survey
  4. Drainage Report
  5. Preliminary/Original Plat
  6. NAOS Exhibit in ESLO
  7. Copy of CC & R's
Minor Subdivision Plat
(includes Land Assemblages)
  1. Subdivision Plat (B&W)
  2. Title Evidence
  3. Alta Survey
  4. Drainage Report
  5. NAOS Exhibit in ESLO
  6. Copy of CC & R's 
  7. If in an existing subdivision submit a Copy of Original Subdivision
Map of Dedication
  1. Map of Dedication (B&W)
  2. Title Evidence
  3. Alta Survey 
  4. Drainage Report
  5. NAOS Exhibit in ESLO
Condominium Plat
  1. Condominium Plat
  2. Title Evidence
  3. Alta Survey
  4. Drainage Report
  5. NAOS Exhibit in ESLO
  6. Copy of CC & R's 
  7. Copy of DRB Approved Site Plan

Pools

All property owners applying for a permit for new construction will be required to submit a properly completed Owner Builder Form (PDF) at plan submittal, before a building permit will be issued.

No pool permit will be issued without an existing permitted residence.

Submittal Requirements

Plan Type Submittal Requirements
Pool/Spa Site Review
  1. A new site plan
  2. Supporting materials:
    • Pool standard plan check number
    • Pool Engineer's Authorization letter
    • Design calculations
    • City approved site plan for reference only (request online)
Pool/Spa Site Review with Fence
  1. A new site plan
  2. Supporting materials:
    • Pool standard plan check number
    • Pool Engineer's Authorization letter
    • Design calculations for fence/retaining walls
    • City approved site plan for reference only (request online)
Pool/Spa Site and Special Engineering
  1. A new site plan
  2. A new engineered pool plan
  3. Supporting materials:
Pool/Spa Special Engineering
  1. A new engineered pool plan
  2. Supporting materials:
Pool/Spa Standard Engineering
  1. A new engineered pool plan
  2. Supporting materials:
    • Design calculations

Single-Family Projects

All property owners applying for a permit for new construction will be required to submit a properly completed Owner Builder Form (PDF) at plan submittal, before a building permit will be issued.

Submittal Requirements

Solar System Green

All property owners applying for a permit for new construction will be required to submit a properly completed Owner Builder Form (PDF) at plan submittal, before a building permit will be issued.

Submittal Requirements

Signs

Tenant Improvements

Temporary Traffic Control (Digital Submittals Only)

File Format & Limitations

  • Adobe PDF file format (8 1/2" x 11") are accepted.
  • The upload mechanism limits file size to under 100 MB per file.

Submittal Requirements

  1. E-Application with project and contact information.
  2. Traffic Control Plan (8 1/2" x 11") - file named TCP.pdf
  3. Any other supplemental documentation.

Utility (Digital Submittals Only)

File Format & Limitations

  • Adobe PDF file format (8 1/2" x 11" or 11" x 17") are accepted.
  • No plans exceeding 24" x 36" will be accepted.
  • The upload mechanism limits file size to under 100 MB per file.
  • RGB color accepted for plan design components. 

Submittal Requirements

  1. Submit 1 copy of each drawing along with the e-application at https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/bldgresources/plans
  2. Submit any information pertaining to any additional easements that have been acquired.
  3. An address needs to be labeled on the plans for all new electrical meters to be placed. 

Contact:

Utility permits available for purchase online with credit card or billing account upon plan approval. Contact Permit Services at 480-312-2500.

Wireless Communication Facility (WCF)

Submittal Requirements

Must submit a copy of the “Wireless Construction Documents” submittal checklist which is provided to the Applicant after the Development Review case is approved.

Submittal Guides

Residential Guides

Residential development that complies with current Zoning District development standards and minimum permits can bypass the entitlement process; all other projects must complete the entitlement process before submitting for Plan Review & Permitting.

Homeowners should check the deed restrictions in their subdivision, since these deed restrictions may be more stringent than the City ordinances. A Development Services representative will assist you with the city Zoning Ordinance concerning: required setbacks, easements, and legal descriptions.

Commercial Guides

Case documents identify specific items required for final plan submittal, including additional documents, such as design reports and dedication documents. See the Construction Document Submittal Checklist from the Case file for this information

Resources

Planning Plan Review

Building Plan Review Resources

Engineering Plan Review Resources

Fire Plan Review Resources