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
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.
Per Pima County Code, final inspection approval of single family dwellings constitutes the Certificate of Occupancy. A separate Certificate is not issued.
Construction of new buildings/structures, remodeling and manufactured building placement or relocation require a building permit unless exempt in following list of example projects. Please note that this list provides some general examples and a permit may still be required based on the following examples.
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The following types of construction require a permit Exterior Project TypesExemption Requirements Storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures Single story detached accessory structures that are 200 sf or less in area and don't have electrical Water harvesting cisterns Under 1,000 gallons in size3 more rows
- 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.