Business License - Arizona does not issue nor require a state business license, however, most city/town offices issue business licenses.
Pima County does not require or issue business licenses.
Per Pima County Code, final inspection approval of single family dwellings constitutes the Certificate of Occupancy. A separate Certificate is not issued.
Pima County does not require or issue business licenses.
In general, businesses are allowed to be home-based when there is minimal neighborhood impact based on the amount of traffic to the business and the potential for noise or other elements that may have a negative impact on the neighborhood. Criteria for home-based businesses are found in STC 18.09.
In general, a building permit is required when any structural change or major alteration is made to a building or when any new construction is undertaken.
- One story detached accessory structures (ex. shed) less than 400 sq. ft. - Fences not over 6' in height - Retaining walls not over 4' measured from the bottom of the footing - Water tanks directly on the ground, not over 5,000 gallons - Sidewalks and driveways, with certain conditions.
Operational Review Turn-Around Times for Building Permits Project TypeTime Frame Projects greater than 20,000 square feet 10 days Permits for sites off model plans 3 days Electric reconnects/mechanical equipment/plumbing permits 1 day Re-review of corrected projects 3 days2 more rows
Permits are issued for a period of 1 year. Permits may be renewed annually provided that the permit holder is in compliance with the rules and regulations.