Dust control permits are required for sites that disturb at least 0.10 (one-tenth) of an acre, including haul/access roads, staging, and storage areas. Permits are site-specific and are valid for one year. Our Dust Sources, Control and Training page offers more information about dust control permits.
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. When applicable, separate permits for mechanical, plumbing and electrical work are required. Your proposed project must comply with the zoning code.
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.
A building permit is required if you are altering a space. Alterations include relocation, repair or demolition of structural and non-structural walls, changes to mechanical, plumbing, gas or any electrical work. Depending on the scope of work, licensed professionals may be required to prepare your building plans.
Accessory structures greater than 120 square feet for residential structures and 200 square feet for commercial structures shall require zoning administrator approval.
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.
Maricopa City Code requires that all business and residential alarm users obtain an Alarm Permit, and register that permit with the Alarm Administrator.
A building permit is required for the construction, alteration, or repair of a garage enclosure. Final inspection by the building safety department must be passed for the work to be considered completed by Maricopa County Planning & Development.
Building permits are NOT required for fences or walls under 7 feet, or retaining wall footings or less unless supporting a surcharge.
19 Fences complying with 1111.5 are a permitted use in Rural Zoning Districts, also entry features maximum 24' height and 30' width with minimum opening 16' height and 12' width. Public Utility Company Exception. 601.2. 12 Fences complying with 1111.5 are a permitted use in Rural Zoning Districts.