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.
For instance, a permit is needed for a garage/carport construction or conversion, porch enclosure, demolition, patio cover, fence/wall, and other construction projects. For a detailed listing of the types of construction that require a permit, see the Residential Single Family Construction Permit Guide (PDF).
A building permit is required for most non-residential construction, new homes, and when existing homes are remodeled or additions are made.
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.
A building permit is required for most non-residential construction, new homes, and when existing homes are remodeled or additions are made.
Accessory structures greater than 120 square feet for residential structures and 200 square feet for commercial structures shall require zoning administrator approval.
Report a Non-Permitted Construction Issue If you prefer an alternative to this form, you may report non-permitted construction activity by telephone at this number: 602-262-7884. Or, you may send an e-mail to the City of Phoenix Planning and Development Department at dsd@phoenix​.
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. Please be sure that all setback rules and easements are considered before you build, or you may have to move the shed later.
- 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.