Building permits are required for all structures with the exception of a structure that is less than 200 square feet with no electrical, plumbing or mechanical.
Pergolas over 200sf require a permit. You do not need a permit if the pergola is under 200sf and does not have electrical or plumbing. If the pergola includes electrical or plumbing, yes, you will need a permit, regardless of the pergola size.
Why do I need a Permit? Residential Work – Decks, garages, ALL type of fences, culverts, water heaters, fireplaces, pools & pool barriers, patio enclosure, etc.
DIFs for Maricopa County municipalities, per 1,000 square feet, are $5,538 for single- family homes, $3,618 for multifamily homes, $3,338 for retail buildings, $2,038 for office buildings, and $1,469 for industrial buildings.
Building: Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter. Temporary motion picture, television, and theater. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of.
Accessory structures greater than 120 square feet for residential structures and 200 square feet for commercial structures shall require zoning administrator approval.
Why do I need a Permit? Residential Work – Decks, garages, ALL type of fences, culverts, water heaters, fireplaces, pools & pool barriers, patio enclosure, etc.
Application for permit or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structural, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
If you have a single-family home, you can for the most part have one or two ADUs on it. The number of ADUs allowed on multi-family properties depends on the type of ADU constructed and how many dwelling units are already on the property.
Please note, Sheds and/or Structures under 120 square feet do require a Planning Permit.