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CITY OF PHOENIX
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
DRAFT FEE SCHEDULE
10/17/2025
(Revision 11/26/2025)
Phoenix City Code, Chapter 9, Appendix A.2
Planning & Development Department (602) 262-7811
200 W Washington St. - 3rd Floor - Phoenix, AZ 85003
ATTACHMENT A

Appendix A.2
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Planning & Development Services Department
FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SITE PLANNING FEES …………………………………………………………………….
5

SITE PLAN REVIEW FEES ………………………………………………………………...
6

Site Plan Conceptual Review Services ……………………………………………………………….
6

Site Plan Base Review Services ……………………………………………………………………….
6

Master Plan Review Services ……………………………………………………………………………
6

Site Plan Review Fee – Land Use Table C-1………………………………………………………….
7

Site Plan Review Complexity Surcharge Table C-2 ………………………………………………….
7

ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES …………………………….
8

Hillside Development Review and Permits …………………………………………………………….
8

Landscape Plan Review ………………………………………………………………………………….
8

Optional Landscape Plan Review Services ……………………………………………………………
8

Environmentally Sensitive Lands Plan Review and Permits …………………………………………
8

Plan Review of Corrections to Environmental Plans ………………………………………………….
9

SUBDIVISION AND PROPERTY DIVISION PLAN REVIEW FEES …………………..
10

Preliminary Subdivision Plan review Fees …………..…………………………………………………
10

Property Division - Parcel Combinations and Lot Splits ………………………………………………
10

Model Home Complex Review …………………………………………………………………………..
10

SITE PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS FEES ……………………………………………..
11

Miscellaneous Reviews …………………………………………………………………………………..
11

Property Dedications ……………………………………………………………………………………..
11

Plan Review of Correction to Site Plans ………………………………………………………………..
11

Amendments to Final Site Plans ………………………………………………………………………..
12

Site Permit on Commercial Buildings …………………………………………………………………..
12

Appeals ………………………………..…………………………………………………………………..
12

SIGN FEES …………………………………………………………………………………..
14

SIGN PLAN REVIEW FEES ………………………………………………………………..
15

Sign Plan Review …………………………………………………………………………………………
15

Optional Plan Review Services ………………………………………………………………………….
15

Comprehensive Sign Plans ……………………………………………………………………………...
15

Appeals and Modifications ……………………………………………………………………………….
16

Plan Review of Corrections to Plans ……………………………………………………………………
16

SIGN PERMIT FEES ………………………………………………………………………..
17

Sign Permits ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
17

Re- Inspection Fee for Sign Permits ……………………………………………………………………
17

Permit Time Extension and Reinstatement ……………………………………………………………
18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SIGNS MISCELLANEOUS FEES.…………………………………………………………
19

Investigation Fee for Work Done Without a Permit …………………………………………..……….
19

Removal of Illegal Sign ……………………………………………………………………………….….
19

Staff Consultation and Research …………………………………………………………………….….
19

Miscellaneous Inspection Services ……………………………………………………………………..
19

CIVIL ENGINEERING FEES ……………………………………………………………….
20

CIVIL ENGINEERING ABANDONMENT FEES …………………………………………
21

Abandonment Application Fees and Consideration …………………………………………………..
21

Abandonment Appeals and Extensions ………………………………………………………………..
21

CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW FEES ……………………………………………
22

Basic Plan Review Services …………………………………………………………………………….
22

Sewer and Water Line Plan Review ………………………………………………………………….…
22

Final Subdivision Plat Review ……………………………………………………………………….…..
23

Optional Plan Review Services …………………………………………………….……………….….
23

Plan Review of Corrections to Plans ……………………………………………………………………
23

CIVIL ENGINEERING PERMIT FEES …………………………………………………….
24

ON-SITE IMPROVEMENTS ……………………………………………………………….
24

Grading and Drainage, Stockpile, Engineered Fill, or Storm Water Permit ……………….……….
24

Haul Permit ……………………………………………………………………………………….……….
24

Landscape Permit ………………………………………………………………….…………….……….
25

Permit Time Extension and Reinstatement ……………………………………………………………
25

RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS ………………………………………………………
26

Right-of-Way Permits …………………………………………………………………………………….
26

Civil Engineering Valuation Based Permits …………………………………………………………….
27

Permit Time Extension and Reinstatement ……………………………………………………….……
27

CIVIL ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEES ………………………………………………
28

Re-Inspection Fee for All Construction Permits ……………………………………………………….
28

After-Hours Inspection Request …………………………………………………………………………
28

CIVIL ENGINEERING MISCELLANEOUS FEES ……………………………………….
29

Investigation Fee for Work Done Without a Permit …………………………………………………...
29

Civil Engineering Appeals …………………………………………………………………………………
29

BUILDING SAFETY FEES …………………………………………………………………
30

BUILDING SAFETY PLAN REVIEW FEES ………………………………………………
31

Basic Plan Review Services …………………………………………………………………………….
31

Phased, Partial, and Deferred Submittal Plan Review ………………………………………………...
32

Optional Plan Review Services ………………………………………………………………….……….
33

Self-Certification Program ……………………………………………………………………….……….
34

Plan Review of Corrections to Plans ……………………………………………………………………
34

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BUILDING SAFETY PERMIT FEES……………………………………….………………
35

New Construction, Additions, and Remodel Existing Building Permits…………….….…………….
35

Phased, Partial, and Deferred Submittal Permits…………………….…………………………….….
36

Additional Utility Meter Fees…...………………………………………………………………………...
36

Manufacturing Building……………………………………………………...…………….…….…....….
36

Demolition Permits and Move-off Permits…………………………………………….……….….….…
36

Permit Time Extension…………………………………………………………………………….………
37

Permit Reinstatement…………………………………………………………………………….….……
37

BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTIONS FEES…….…………………………………………
38

Re-inspection Fee for All Construction Permits...…………………………………………….…….….
38

After-Hour Inspection Request ……………………………………………….…..………………….….
38

Conditional Utility Clearances……………………………………………………………………………
38

Temporary Power…………………………………………………………………………………………
39

Certificate of Occupancy…………………………………………………………………………….……
39

Periodic Safety Inspections – Elevators, Dumbwaiters and Escalators………………….………….
39

Refrigeration System Periodic Inspections………………………………………………….………….
39

Annual Facilities Permit……………………………………………………………………………….….
40

Building Maintenance Registration Fees……………………………………………………………….
40

Journeyman Licenses…………………………………………………………………………………….
41

BUILDING SAFETY MISCELLANEOUS FEES……………………….…………………
42

Alternate Methods, Materials and Equipment...……………………………………………….…….….
42

Residential Solar Photovoltaic System Permits………………………….………………….….………
42

Solar Water Heaters…………. …………………………………………………………………….……..
42

Appeals, Modifications and Formal Interpretations……………………………………………….…….
43

Fees for Work Done Without a Permit…………………………………………………….……….……
43

Miscellaneous Inspection Services……………………………………………….………………….….
44

PARKLET……………………………………………………………………………….…….
45

Initial Parklet Construction Fees…………………………………………………………….…….…….
45

Ongoing Annual Fees………………………………………………………………………………….……….
45

MISCELLANEOUS FEES………….………………………………………….…….………
46

Letter Agreements……………………………………………………………….…………….…………….….
46

Extended Construction Work Hours Permit……………………….…………………………………….
46

General Hourly Rates……………………….………………………………………………………….…
46

Record Change Fees………………………………………………………………………………….….
46

Refund Request Processing Fee…………………………………………………………………………
47

Copies……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
47

Technical Publications for Sale………………………………………….……………………………....
47

Infill Waivers…………………………………………………………………………………………….….
47

GLOSSARY....…………………………………………………….……………….…………
48

Appendix A.2
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SITE PLANNING FEES

Site Planning Fees are divided into five categories. These five areas are Site Plan Review, Master Plan
Review, Environmental Review and Permits, Subdivision and Property Review, and Miscellaneous fees.
These five areas are further defined by the following:

•
Site Plan Review Fees

Site Plan Review fees are generally based on the proposed land use and acreage of the site under the
development proposal. Additional development fees may be added to the development project if the
property is encumbered by conditional zoning, environmentally sensitive lands impacts, master plans,
and/or is a Planned Residential Development (PRD). Generally, all site plan review fees are calculated
with a base fee plus a quantity charge (acreage, square footage, dwelling units, etc.). Site Inspection
costs are recovered along with building permit fees at the time the building permit is issued.

•
Master Plan Review Fees

Master Plan Review Fees are based upon the additional time the Planning & Development Department
requires to review the initial master plans, as well as the additional time required to ensure compliance
with approved Master Plans during the Site, Civil, and Environmental Plan Review stages of an
individual development. The term “master plan” applies to those additional plans required by Planned
Community Districts, some Planned Unit Developments, some Specific Plan areas, and other similar
plans stipulated by zoning.

•
Environmental Plan Review and Permit Fees

Environmental review fees are based on flat fees and/or a per sheet basis. Inspection permits are
based on land area under consideration.

•
Subdivision and Property Division Review Fees

Subdivision review fees are based on a base fee and the number of lots proposed for division. Additional
development fees may be added to the development project if the property is encumbered by conditional
zoning, community interest, significant infrastructure impact, master plans, and/or development
phasing.

•
Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous Fees are those fees that do not fall under any other Site, Environmental, or Subdivision
and Property Division activities.

Time Limitations for Landscape Permits
The expiration, extension and reinstatement of Landscape permits will follow the same guidelines as those
indicated in the Phoenix Building Construction Code Administrative Provisions for Building permits.

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SITE PLAN REVIEW FEES

a.
Development Proposal Pre-Application Initial Meeting
(formal review of conceptual development proposal) …….
$1,200
$1,560

b.
Follow-up Pre-Application Meeting …………………………
$600
$780

c.
Fact-Finding Requests
Written Response Only ……………………………………...
$300
$390

Written Response & Meeting with Staff ……………………
$600
$780

a.
Minor Site Plan Review ……………………………………...
30% of site plan review fee Table C-1

b.
Preliminary Site Plan (multi-disciplinary review)
Site plan review fee from Table C-1
Plus Table C-2

c.
Major Revision to approved Preliminary Site Plan ………..
50% of site plan review fee from Table
C-1 Plus Table C-2

d.
Minor Revision to approved Preliminary Site Plan ………..
$150 $195 per hour (minimum $300 $390,
maximum $1,200 $1,560)

e.
Extension of Preliminary Site Plan approval ………………
$150 $195 per hour (minimum $300 $390,
maximum $1,200 $1,560)

Minor and Preliminary Site Plan review fees include the first two reviews of a Final Site Plan after
Preliminary approval. For additional Site Plan review fees, see Site Planning Miscellaneous Fees.

a.
Initial Review of Master Plans ………………………………
$300 $390 per plan, plus $150 $195 per
hour for all review time beyond 2nd correction

b.
Amendments to Approved Master Plans
Minor …………………………………………………………..
$150 $195 per plan

Major …………………………………………………………..
$300 $390 per plan plus $150 $195 per
hour for all review time beyond 2nd correction
1. Site Plan Conceptual Review Services
2. Site Plan Base Review Services
3. Master Plan Review Services

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TABLE C-1: SITE PLAN REVIEW FEE
Land Use Category
Plan Review Fee
C
Commercial/Office
$5,200 base fee plus $360 per acre or portion thereof
OR
Residential/Office
$1,305 base fee plus $96 per acre or portion thereof
I
Industrial
$3,800 base fee plus $140 per acre or portion thereof
M
Multi-Family Residential
3-25 Dwelling Units
26-200 Dwelling Units
201+ Dwelling Units
$2,500 base fee plus $40 per dwelling unit
$3,500 base fee plus $25 per dwelling unit
$7,000 base fee plus $10 per dwelling unit
P
Public/Quasi-Public
Includes Private Schools,
Group/Recovery Homes, Nursery
Schools, Bed & Breakfast, Churches/
Retreat Facilities, Communication
Facilities, Well Sites, Fire Stations,
Museums/Libraries, etc.
$2,550 base fee plus $210 per acre or portion thereof
ST
SU
Parking
Structure
Surface
$3,000 base fee
$1,200 base fee
L.
Open Land Use
Golf Course, Park, Recreational Facility,
Mining, Agriculture, Plant Nursery, etc.
$2,000 base fee plus $20 per acre
R
Single Family Residential
Planned Residential Development Option,
or other option requiring a Final Site Plan
or Setback Exhibit.
$1,300 base fee plus preliminary plat fee
(see preliminary subdivision plat review fees for base fees)

TABLE C-2: SITE PLAN REVIEW COMPLEXITY SURCHARGE
COMPLEXITY
SURCHARGE
Zoning or Environmental Impact
(Complex zoning, stipulations, regulatory zoning
overlays, PUD requirements, Hillside review, Edge
Treatment, and/or Wash/Desert preservation to be
enforced by DSD)
25% of base review fee
Master Plan Requirements
(For sites located within Master Planned Areas)
10% of base review fee

Subdivisions Subject to Single-Family Design
Review
(as required by Design Review Guidelines, zoning
standards, or by zoning stipulation)
$25 Per Lot

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ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN REVIEW AND PERMIT FEES

a.
Slope Category Analysis

Individual lots and all commercial/industrial properties …..
$750 $975 plus $16 per acre or fraction
thereof

Residential subdivisions ……………………………………..
$1,500 $1,950 plus $16 per acre or
fraction thereof

b.
Hillside Review of Single-Family, Subdivision or
Commercial Plans ……………………………………………
$600 $780 plus $16 per acre or fraction
thereof

c.
Hillside Review for swimming Pools ………………………..
$300 $390

d.
Hillside Permit ………………………………………………...
$300 $390

a.
Minor Landscape Plan Review ……………………………..
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
Charge based on one over-the-counter review

b.
Major Landscape Plan Review ……………………………..
$405 per sheet
Charge based on number of sheets

c.
Revision to Approved Landscape Plan …………………….
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195

a.
Expedited Plan Review – Initial Review ……………………
3-times basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to Planning & Development Director’s approval.
b.
Expedited Plan Review – 2nd Review Only
1-time basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to Planning & Development Director’s approval.

a.
Landscape Inventory Plan Review
Minimum scale 1:40 ……………………………………….
$600 $780 first sheet
$300 $390 each additional sheet
1. Hillside Development Review and Permits
2. Landscape Plan Review
3. Optional Landscape Plan Review Services
4. Environmentally Sensitive Lands Plan Review and Permits

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b.
Landscape Salvage and Construction Fence Plan Review
$600 $780 first sheet
$300 $390 each additional sheet

c.
Combination Landscape Inventory, Salvage and
Construction Fence Plan Review ……………………..
$300 $390 first sheet
$150 $195 each additional sheet

d.
Environmentally Sensitive Land Review of Single Lot
$300 $390

Landscape Inventory/Salvage/Nursery and Construction
e.
Fence Preservation Inspection Permit for Single or
Subdivided Property

Residential/Commercial/Industrial ………………………
$150 $195 per hour per site visit,
minimum $300 $390 (2-hours)

f.
Clearing and Grubbing Permit ………………………………
$300 $390 plus $10 per acre or fraction
thereof

g.
Revisions to Environmentally Sensitive Lands Plans …….
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150
$195 (1-hour) $300 $390 each additional sheet

a.
First Correction (2nd Review) ………………………………..
No additional fee, provided that the only
changes made are those needed to
address the required corrections
b.
Second Correction (3rd Review) …………………………….
20% of the current plan review fee, as
calculated at the current fee schedule
rate, minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

c.
Re-submittal which includes design changes unrelated to
City-required corrections …………………………………….
20% of the current plan review fee, as
calculated at the current fee schedule
rate, minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

Plans not approvable after second correction (3rd review) require a new submittal and payment of full
plan review fees.
5. Plan Review of Corrections to Environmental Plans

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SUBDIVISION AND PROPERTY DIVISION PLAN REVIEW FEES

a.
Plats

Preliminary Plat ……………………………………………….
$2,500 base plus $40 per lot plus
Review Complexity Surcharge
See Civil Engineering fees for Final Plat Fee

b.
Revised Preliminary Plat or Update to Expired Plan ……..
$1,250 base, plus $20 per lot
No additional surcharge

a.
Parcel Combination

Single-Family Residential …………………………………...
$300 $390

Multi-Family and Non-Residential Land Use ………………
$1,050 $1,365

b.
Lot Division

Single-Family Residential (excluding Hillside) …………….
$600 $780

Hillside, Multi-Family and Non-Residential Land Use…….
$1,200 $1,560

c.
Amendment to Lot Division Application ……………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

d.
Extension to Expired Lot Division Application …………….
$300 $390

Model Home Complex Plan Review …………………………….
$450 $585

See Building Safety Fees for Single-Family Building Plan Review and Permit Issuance Fees.
1. Preliminary Subdivision Plan Review Fees
2. Property Division - Parcel Combinations and Lot Splits
3. Model Home Complex Review
.

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SITE PLANNING MISCELLANEOUS FEES

a.
Staff Consultation and Research …………………………...
$150 $195 per hour per discipline,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

b.
Fact-Finding Requests

Written Response Only …………………………………......
$300 $390

Written Response & Meeting with Staff …………………..
$600 $780

c.
Over-the-Counter Plan Review ……………………………..
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

d.
Time Extension for Preliminary Site Plan or Plat …………
$150 $195 per hour (minimum $300 $390
maximum $1,200 $1,560)

Civil Engineering field review may be required for some developments. See Civil Engineering
section for appropriate services and fees.

a.
Right-of-Way and Easement Dedications

Single-Family Residential ……………………………………
No Charge

Non-Residential ………………………………………………
$1,200 $1,560 per property

a.
First Correction (2nd Review) ………………………………..
No additional fee provided that the only
changes made are those needed to
address the required corrections
b.
Second Correction (3rd Review) …………………………….
20% of preliminary site plan review fee,
as calculated at the current fee
schedule rate, minimum $150 $195 (1-
hour)
1. Miscellaneous Reviews
2. Property Dedications
3. Plan Review of Corrections to Site Plans

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c.
Re-submittal which includes design changes unrelated
to City required corrections ………………………………….
20% of preliminary site plan review fee,
as calculated at the current fee
schedule rate, minimum $150 $195 (1-
hour)

Plans not approvable after second correction (3rd review) require a new submittal and payment of full
plan review fees.

a.
Minor Amendment ……………………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

b.
Major Amendment
(requiring revised Preliminary Approval) …………………..
50% of site plan review fee from Table
C-1 and Table C-2

c.
Extension of Final Site Plan approval
(no significant changes to plans) …………………………...
$150 $195 per hour, (minimum $300
$390, maximum $1,200 $1,560)

Inspections for Landscape, ADA Requirements, Design
Review and Parking/Striping ………………………………..
$750 $975

a.
Appeal to Subdivision Committee …………………………..
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item

b.
Appeal to City Manager Representative
(i.e. Hillside Grading Waiver) ……………………………….
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item

c.
Appeal to Design Review Appeals Board ………………….
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item

d.
Appeal to Development Advisory Board …………………...
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item

e.
Appeal to City Council ……………………………………….
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item
4. Amendments to Final Site Plans
5. Site Permit on Commercial Buildings
6. Appeals

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f.
Appeal to Single-Family Architectural Appeals Board …...
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal
item

g.
Appeal to Proportionality Hearing Officer ………………….
No fee

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SIGN FEES
Sign Fees are divided into three categories. These three areas include Sign Plan Review, Permits/
Inspections, and Miscellaneous fees. These three areas are further defined by the following:

•
Sign Plan Review Fees

Sign Plan Review fees are based on the typical staff effort (time) to review sign applications for permits. The
schedule includes plan review options including Design Review for additional height and area of a proposed
sign, a Comprehensive Sign Plan, as well as procedures for Variance to Sign Code and Use Permit
approvals.

•
Sign Permit Fees/Inspections

Sign Inspections are financed by sign permits. Permit fees for signs are based on the typical staff effort
(time) for travel and site visit. Fees are adjusted accordingly based on applications for wall mounted signs,
ground (monument) signs or billboards due to the variation in inspection complexity. An electric component
inspection fee is charged to applications which do not include a UL Listing and warrant staff review of
electrical components of the sign.

•
Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous Fees are those fees that do not fall under any other Sign activities.

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SIGN PLAN REVIEW FEES

a.
Over the Counter – 1 to 2 signs …………………………….
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
b.
Office (Non-billboard signs) …………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
c.
Field (Non-billboard signs) …………………………………..
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
d.
Office (Billboard signs) ………………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390
(2-hours)
e.
Field (Billboard signs) ………………………………………..
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390
(2-hours)
f.
Design Review ………………………………………………..
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
g.
Sign Engineering Plan Review ……………………………...
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390
(2-hours)
h.
Plan Review Services Not Otherwise Listed ………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

a.
Expedited Plan Review – Initial Review ……………………
3-times basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to the Planning & Development Director’s approval.
b.
Expedited Plan Review – 2nd Review Only ………………..
1-time basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to the Planning & Development Director’s approval.

a.
Comprehensive Sign Plan Application ……………………..

$1,710
b.
Major Amendment to Comprehensive Sign Plan …………

$1,080
c.
Minor Amendment to Comprehensive Sign Plan …………

$270
1. Sign Plan Review
2. Optional Plan Review Services
3. Comprehensive Sign Plans

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d.
Variance in Conjunction with Comprehensive Sign Plan ...
$270

These fees recover service cost in both Development and Planning Divisions.

a.
Appeal to Design Review Appeals Board ………………….
$1,200 $1,560 first appeal item plus
$600 $780 for each additional appeal
item
b.
Variance and Use Permit Applications …………………….
$1,080
c.
Variance and Use Permit Application Extension ………….

$270
d.
Variance and Use Permit Hearing Continuance ………….

$540
e.
Appeal to Board of Adjustment ……………………………..

$1,080
f.
Appeal for Comprehensive Sign Plans …………………….

$1,710

These fees recover service cost in both Development and Planning Divisions.

a.
First Correction (3rd Review) ………………………………..
No additional fee provided that the only
changes made are those needed to
address the required corrections

b.
Second Correction (3rd Review) …………………………….
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

c.
Re-submittal which includes design changes unrelated to
City required corrections …………………………………….
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

Plans not approvable after second correction (3rd review) require a new submittal and payment of full
plan review fees.
4. Appeals and Modifications
5. Plan Review of Corrections to Plans

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SIGN PERMIT FEES

a.
Basic Sign Permit

1)
Wall, marquee, projecting, roof, painted wall, flag &
gasoline pump, per complex, and window signs …..
$75 $98 per sign
2)
Ground and Combination Signs
Base ground signs (includes subdivision temporary
construction and real estate) …………………………
$150 $195 per sign
Each additional sign cabinet on the same sign
structure ………………………………………………… $75 $98 each
A permit fee will be charged for each separate structure used in the erection of double face “v” shape
signs.
3)
Billboards ………………………………………………
$600 $780 per face

b.
For Electric Signs ……………………………………………
Add $150 $195 per hour

c.
Electric Component Inspection ……………………………
$150 $195 per sign

d.
Temporary Event Sign Permit ………………………………
$150 $195 per event

e.
Directional Signs ……………………………………………
$75 $98 per sign

a.
Initial Inspection ………………………………………………
No additional charge (included with
permit fee)
If corrections are required, first re-inspection to verify
corrections ……………………………………………………
No additional charge (included with
permit fee)

b.
Re-inspection fees (payable before re-inspections will be
made)

-
For any inspection called before work was ready
for that inspection …………………………………
$150 $195 each

-
For any inspection that cannot be made on date
requested due to no access ………………………
$150 $195 each

-
Second and subsequent re-inspections required
(Failure to correct deficiencies) ………………….
$150 $195 each
1. Sign Permits
2. Re-inspection Fee for Sign Permits

Appendix A.2
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One-time Permit Extension or Reinstatement …………….
50% of current permit fee

Application and payment must be received prior to the expiration date of the permit.
3. Permit Time Extension and Reinstatement

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SIGNS MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Investigation Fee ………………………………………………
$250 or the permit fee, whichever is
greater, but do not exceed $2,500 for
every day or portion of a day from the
time unpermitted work began until a
permit is obtained.

Removal Fee …………………………………………………
$75 $98 per sign

Staff Consultation and Research …………………………….
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

Inspection Fee …………………………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
1. Investigation Fee for Work Done Without a Permit
2. Removal of Illegal Sign
3. Staff Consultation and Research
4. Miscellaneous Inspection Service

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CIVIL ENGINEERING FEES
Civil Engineering Fees are divided into three categories. These three areas are Abandonment of Right-of-Way
reviews and hearings, on-site and off-site engineering plan review, and on-site and off-site engineering permit
issuance. These three areas are further defined by the following:

•
Abandonment of Right-of-Way Fees:

Abandonment fees are based on the staff work effort to review a proposal to abandon right-of-way for
feasibility and preparation for public hearing, if applicable. The Abandonment Process includes both a formal
and an informal method of considering the feasibility of the removal of public right-of-way from City jurisdiction
(see Fee Schedule Glossary of Terms for definition of Formal and Informal).

•
Engineering Plan Review Fees:

Engineering Plan Review fees are based on the number of sheets submitted for review and approval.
Each type of improvement plan (i.e., grading and drainage, public water, public sewer, and right-of-way
improvements) is deemed a separate submittal. With the exception of Grading and Drainage review,
engineering plan review typically involves work within the public right-of-way. Sheet sizes are set by a
standard scale requirement.

•
Engineering Permit Fees:

Engineering permit fees are based on quantity of construction materials or the valuation of the project. Some
examples of quantities of construction materials would include length of water pipe, sewer pipe, quantity of
soil moved, and quantity of street construction.

•
Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous fees are those fees that do not fall under any other Civil Engineering activities.

Time Limitations for Civil Engineering Permits
The expiration, extension and reinstatement of Civil Engineering permits will follow the same guidelines as
those indicated in the Phoenix Building Construction Code Administrative Provisions for Building permits.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING ABANDONMENT FEES

a.
Formal Application Fee
Any street or alley ……………………………………………
$1,930

Individual single-family zoned property owner ……………

$1,075
b.
Informal Application Fee ……………………………………

$875
c.
Abandonment Consideration Fee
1)
Abandoned ROW adjacent to property not zoned
Single family residential ………………………………
$500 or Fair Market Value (*) whichever
is greater

2)
Property zoned single family residential, per square
Foot of abandoned ROW ……………………………
$1.00 per square foot for the first 500
square feet, $0.10 per square foot
thereafter; or fair market value at the
option of the Planning & Development
Director or Designee. (**)

d.
Complexity surcharge for title and research issues ………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour) as determined by City Real Estate staff.

(*) If the area to be abandoned is within or adjacent to a redevelopment area established pursuant
A.R.S. §§ 36-1471 et.seq., consideration may be given to the restrictions upon the property and the
covenants, conditions and obligations assumed by the redeveloper in the determination of fair market
value.

(**) For the area to be abandoned, consideration may be given to the transfer of ongoing property
maintenance responsibilities for said abandoned right-of-way with the maintenance consideration off-
setting any other form of financial consideration as determined by the Planning & Development Director,
or Designee.

a.
Appeal of Abandonment or Waiver to City Council ………
$1,050 $1,365

b.
Extension of Time on Abandonment or Waiver …………..
$300 $390
1. Abandonment Application Fees and Consideration
2. Abandonment Appeals and Extensions

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CIVIL ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW FEES

a.
Grading & Drainage, Paving, Concrete, & Fire Line

1)
Single Residential Lot Field Review ………………

$180 per lot
2)
All Other Field Reviews ……………………………

$270 per project
3)
First Office Review …………………………………
$405 per sheet (24” X 36”)

4)
Combination Office Reviews ………………………
$540 per sheet
This includes Grading & Drainage and Paving & Concrete.

5)
Water & Sewer Combination Plan Review

$540 per sheet
6)
Analysis of Master Drainage or Storm
Management Report …………………………………
$540 per report
Analysis required when off-site drainage affects the proposed development site

7)
Storm Water Management Review ………………
$405 per sheet

b.
Right-of-Way Construction

1)
First Review …………………………………………..
$405 per sheet (24” X 36”)

c.
Small Plan Review ……………………………………………
$180 per sheet (81/2 X 11)
This includes Fire Hydrant plan review and Sewer Tap into Manhole by Contractor [S-512]

d.
Plan Review Services Not Otherwise Listed ………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

a.
Sewer Line Plan Review ……………………………………

$405 per sheet
b.
Water Line Plan Review ……………………………………

$405 per sheet
c.
Preliminary Design Review …………………………………

$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
1. Basic Plan Review Services
2. Sewer and Water Line Plan Review

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a.
Multiple Dedications …………………………………………
$1,350 per map of dedication

b.
Replat for Lot Line Modification ……………………………
$630

c.
Final Plat ………………………………………………………
$1,250 base plus $12 per lot
See Site Planning fees for Preliminary Plat fee.

a.
Expedited Plan review – Initial Review ……………………
3-times basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to the Planning & Development Director’s approval.
b.
Expedited Plan Review – 2nd Review Only …………………
1-time basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to the Planning & Development Director’s approval.

c.
Staff consultation and Research …………………………….

$150 $195 per hour, per discipline,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

d.
Revisions to Approved Plans ……………………………

$405 per sheet
e.
Revisions to Approved Small Plans (8-1/2x11)……………

$180 per sheet
Plan Review of Changes Made to Approved Civil Engineering Plans Before or After a permit is
issued. Revisions which expand the scope of a permit require a new permit and fees.
f.
One-time Extension of Plan Review ………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390
(2-hour)

a.
First Correction – 2nd Review) ………………………………
No additional fee, provided that the
only changes made are those needed
to address the required corrections
b.
Second correction (3rd Review) ……………………………
20% of current plan review fee, as
calculated at the current fee schedule
rate, minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

c.
Re-submittal which includes design changes unrelated to
City-required corrections ……………………………………
20% of current plan review fees, as
calculated at the current fee schedule
rate, minimum $150 $195(1-hour)
Plans not approvable after second corrections (3rd review) require a new submittal and payment of
full plan review fees.
3. Final Subdivision Plat Review
4. Optional Plan Review Services
5. Plan Review of Corrections to Plans

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CIVIL ENGINEERING PERMIT FEES

A. On-Site Improvements

Improvements that require work on private property are called on-site improvements. On-site
improvements generally include the items listed below.

a. 1 to 300 cubic yards………………………………………..
$390

c b 1 301 to 1,000 cubic yards ………………………………
$100 for the first 100 cubic yards plus
$100 for each additional 100 cubic yards
or fraction thereof

b c 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards ………………………………
$1,000 for the first 1,000 cubic yards
plus $100 for each additional 1,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof

c d. 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards ……………………………
$1.900 for the first 10,000 cubic yards
plus $148 for each additional 10,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof

d e 100,001 cubic yards or more ………………………………
$3,232 for the first 100,000 cubic yards
plus $148 for each additional 10,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof

e f Storm Water Management Permit …………………………
$450 per project, plus $25 per acre or
fraction thereof

Notwithstanding the above fee schedule, the minimum permit fee shall be $150 $195 for residential
single lot construction and $300 $390 for all other construction.
* $150 $195 charge for 1-hour of As-Built Review costs will be added to all grading and drainage permits.

a.
1 to 10,000 cubic yards ……………………………………
No permit required

b.
10,000 to 100,000 cubic yards ……………………………
$400 for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus
$88 for each additional 10,000 cubic
yards or fraction thereof

c.
100,001 cubic yards or more ………………………………
$1,192 for the first 100,000 cubic yards
plus $88 for each additional 10,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof
1. Grading and Drainage*, Stockpile, Engineered Fill, or Storm Water Permits
2. Haul Permit

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d.
Subdivision Landscape and Amenity Permit Common
Tract Open Space ……………………………………………
$300 $390 plus $150 $195 per
acre or fraction thereof

One-time Permit Extension or Reinstatement ……………
50% of current permit fee

Application and payment must be received prior to expiration date of the permit.
3. Landscape Permit
4. Permit Time Extension and Reinstatement

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B. Right-Of-Way Improvements

Improvements that require work outside private property lines are called right-of-way improvements. Right-of-
Way improvements include concrete, paving, water, sewer, landscaping, and related incidentals as listed
below.

a.
Concrete* ……………………………………………………
$44 per 100 Linear Feet or fraction
thereof

b.
Paving* ………………………………………………………
$48 per 100 Square Yard or fraction
thereof plus $240 for City lab tests on all
paving permits greater than $500

c.
Water* …………………………………………………………
$220 per 100 Linear Feet or fraction
thereof

d.
Sewer* ………………………………………………………
$183 per 100 Linear Feet or fraction
thereof

e.
Trenching ……………………………………………………
$33 per 100 Linear Feet or fraction
thereof

EXCEPTION:
Plans requiring water or sewer lines larger than 12” in diameter are reviewed and permitted by the
Water Department, not Planning & Development. Fees for those plans are determined by the Water
Department and based on valuation of the project, not linear feet as noted above.

1. Right-of-Way Permits

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Permit fees for Drainage Facilities, Landscaping, and all other right-of-way projects not listed above
are based on the valuation of the project.

TABLE D-1: CIVIL ENGINEERING VALUATION-BASED PERMIT FEE
Project Valuation
Permit Fee
$1 - $5,000
$300 $390 Base fee only*
$5,001 - $10,000
$255 Base Fee plus $51 $332 Base fee plus $66
for each $1,000 or fraction thereof on the total
amount of the project valuation*
$10,001 - $50,000
$480 $624 Base fee plus $46 $60 for each $1,000
or fraction thereof on the total amount of the project
valuation*
$50,001 - $100,000
$2,320 $3,016 Base fee plus $44 $57 for each
$1,000 or fraction thereof on the total amount of the
project valuation*
$100,001 - $500,000
$4,520 $5,876 Base fee plus $42 $55 for each
$1,000 or fraction thereof on the total amount of the
project valuation*
$500,001 - $1,000,000
$21,320 $27,716 Base fee plus $40 $52 for each
$1,000 of fraction thereof on the total amount of the
project valuation*
Over $1,000,000
$41,320 $53,716 Base fee plus $38 $49 for each
$1,000 or fraction thereof on the total amount of the
project valuation*

•
A $150 $195 charge for one hour of As-Built Review costs will be added to all drainage facilities
permits and on landscape permits for work that will be publicly maintained.

One-time Permit Extension or Reinstatement ……………
50% of current permit fee

2. Civil Engineering Valuation Based Permits
EXAMPLE OF A PERMIT FEE CALCULATION:
The following is an example of a permit fee calculation assuming a total project valuation of $150,500:
$4,520 $5,876 base fee plus $6,342 $8,305 (151 X $55) on the project valuation = Total permit fee cost of
$10,862 $14,181.
3. Permit Time Extension and Reinstatement
.

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Application and payment must be received prior to expiration date of the permit.

CIVIL ENGINEERING INSPECTION FEES

a.
Initial Inspection ………………………………………………
No additional charge (included with
permit fee)

If corrections are required, first re-inspection to verify
corrections ……………………………………………………
No additional charge (included with
permit fee)

b.
Re-inspection fees

Fee must be paid before re-inspections will be made.

- For any inspection called before work was ready for that
inspection ……………………………………………………
$150 $195 each

- For any inspection that cannot be made on date
requested due to no access………………………………
$150 $195 each

- Second and subsequent re-inspections required for
Failure to correct deficiencies ……………………………
$150 $195 each

a.
Inspection requests scheduled within 2-hours before or
after current PDD inspection hours ………………………
$150 $195 per inspector per hour,
minimum $300 $195 per request (2-hours)

b.
Inspection requests scheduled more than 2-hours before
or after current PDD inspection hours or any time on
Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays …………………………
$150 $195 per inspector per hour,
minimum $450 $585 per request (3-hours)
1. Re-inspection Fee for All Construction Permits
2. After-Hour Inspection Request

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CIVIL ENGINEERING MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Investigation Fee ……………………………………………..
$250 or the permit fee, whichever is
greater, but not to exceed $2,500 for
every day or portion of a day from the
time unpermitted work began until a
permit is obtained

a.
Appeal to Technical Review Committee ……………………
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item

b.
Appeal to the City Manager Representative ………………
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item

c.
Appeal to the Development Advisory Board ………………
$600 $780 first appeal item plus
$300 $390 each additional appeal item
1. Investigation Fee for Work Done Without a Permit
2. Civil Engineering Appeals

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BUILDING SAFETY FEES
Building Safety Fees are divided into four categories.
These four areas include Building Plan Review,
Permits/Inspections, Existing AFP Sites, and Miscellaneous fees. These areas are further defined by the following:

•
Building Plan Review Fees

Plans review fees pay for the review of plans to determine compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
Building Plan Review fees are based on a percentage of the calculated building permit fee with a minimum
charge for each application.

•
Building Permit Fees/Inspections

Building inspections are financed by building permit fees. Permit fees for new construction and additions are
based on the valuation of the project. In addition to the basic level of inspection services, additional inspection
services are available through prior arrangement with the Planning and Development Department and with
payment of the appropriate fee. These services include overtime inspections, re-inspection, optional (non-
required) inspections and requests for time-specific inspections.

•
Existing AFP Sites

For increases in square footage at existing AFP sites, plan review fees will be based on the valuation tables
using the square footage calculation. The permit fees will follow the AFP fee schedule and be charged on an
hourly basis to reflect services provided. AFP permits will be issued through the AFP office upon completion
of plan review.

•
Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous fees are those fees that do not fall under any other Building Safety activities.

Project Valuation
Some Planning & Development permit fees are based on project valuation. Project valuation is the higher of the
minimum project valuation as calculated by Planning & Development, or the project valuation as provided by the
applicant.

Time Limitations for Building Safety Permits
The expiration, extension and reinstatement of Building Safety Permits are detailed in the Phoenix Building
Construction Code Administrative Provisions.

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BUILDING SAFETY PLAN REVIEW FEES

a.
General Plan Review – All Occupancy Types

1)
Residential with project valuations of $50K or less …

100% of the permit fee, minimum $150
$195 (1-hour)
2)
Residential with project valuations of over $50K ……

80% of the permit fee, minimum $150
$195 (1-hour)
3)
Commercial with project valuations of $50K or less …

100% of the permit fee, minimum $150
$195 (1-hour)
4)
Commercial with project valuations of over $50K ……

80% of the permit fee, minimum $150
$195 (1-hour)
Applies to all permits (see permit fee Table A) where valuation exceeds $5,000 and a plan review is
required.
b.
Project valuation less than $5,000 with counter review of

c.
15 minutes or less ……………………………………………
Standard Plans – All Occupancy Types Including
No plan review fee
Residential
1)
Base Plan Only …………………………………………
Residential – 80% of the permit fee
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)
Commercial – 80% of the permit fee

2)
Base Plan plus Variations submitted in same plan set
Residential – $150 $195 per variation
Commercial – 80% of the permit fee,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour) for the
base plan, plus $150 $195 per hour
to review the variations, minimum
$150 $195 (1-hour)
d.
Single-Family Design Review ………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $75 $98
(1/2-hour)
e.
Plot Plan Review
1)
Residential Addition Plot Plan Review …………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $75 $98
(1/2-hour)
2)
Single-Family and Duplex Dwellings …………………
$75 $98 per permit

1. Basic Plan Review Services

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3)
All Other Occupancy Types ……………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum
$300 $390 (2-hours) per permit

f.
Engineering Plan Review of Building Components ………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum
$300 $390 (2-hours)

g.
Fire Life Safety Plan Review …………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum
$900 $1,170 (6-hours)

h.
Demolition Application Fee for Projects referenced……….. $300 $390

in PBCC 105.3.1.1

Plan Review Services Not Otherwise Listed ………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150
$195 (1-hour)

a.
Cases where the applicant decides to separate a project into phased permits after initial plan review
submittal for a single building permit:

1)
Initial Plan Review Application …………………………
Commercial – 80% of the permit fee for
the whole building

2)
Additional review time required to separate plans,
coordinate partial plans, re-review and set up phased
permitting …………………………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

3)
Subsequent Plan Review Submittals …………………
160% of the permit fee based on the
valuation of each submittal

b.
Cases where the applicant initially requests plan review and permitting of a building in multiple
phases, i.e., shell buildings, structural only:

1)
Initial plan review submittal and review time to set up
phased permitting ………………………………………
160% of the permit fee based on the
valuation of the work included in the
submittal

2)
Subsequent Plan review Submittals …………………
160% of the permit fee based on the
valuation of the work included in the
submittal

c.
Deferred Components

Major Office Reviews………………………………………….
Commercial – 80% of the permit fee
based on the valuation of each
component or each submittal, minimum
$300 $390 (2-hours) per submittal
2. Phased, Partial, and Deferred Submittal Plan Review

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Minor Field Reviews …………………………………………..
Commercial - $150 $195 per hour,
minimum $300 $390 (2-hours)

Residential - $150 $195 per hour,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

a.
Permits By Appointment (PBA) ……………………………
Commercial – 80% of the permit fee,
minimum $150 $195 per hour, per
discipline

b.
Permits By Inspection (PBI) …………………………………
Commercial – 80% of the permit fee,
minimum $150 $195 per hour, per
discipline

Residential – 80% of the permit fee,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

c.
Expedited Plan Review – Initial Review ……………………
3-times basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to the Planning & Development Director’s approval.
d.
Expedited Plan Review – 2nd Review Only …………………
1 time basic plan review fee
Availability limited and subject to the Planning & Development Director’s approval.

e.
Staff Consultation and Research ……………………………
$150 $195 per hour, per discipline,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

f.
Revisions to Approved Plans

$150 $195 per hour, minimum
$300 $390 (2- hours)
Revisions which expand the scope of a permit require a new permit and fees.

g.
Application for one-time Time Extension …………………….
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390
(2-hours)
3. Optional Plan Review Services

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a.
Self-Certification Class (Valid for 3-years) …………………
$1,500 $1,950

b.
Intake Meeting Fee ……………………………………………
$300 $390 flat fee and $150 $195 per
additional hour

Charge flat fee in Intake Meeting fee code, and additional hour(s) if any, in Staff fee code,
accordingly.

c.
Intake of Deferred Submittal …………………………......

$300 $390 flat fee and $150 $195 per
additional hour
d.
Intake of Plan Revisions ……………………………………
$150 $195

d.
Permit Fee ……………………………………………………
Per Planning & Development
e.
Program Administration Surcharge …………………………
Department Fee Schedule
10% of the permit fee, minimum $150
$195

f.
Administrative Review for Reinstatement to Program
(Equivalent to Formal Appeal to Building Official) …………
Per Planning & Development
Department Fee Schedule

a.
First correction (2nd Review) …………………………………
No additional fee, provided that the only
changes made are those needed to
address the required corrections
b.
Second Correction (3rd Review) ……………………………
20% of the current plan review fee,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)

c.
Re-submittal which includes design changes
unrelated to City required corrections ………………………
20% of the current plan review fee,
minimum $150 $195 (1-hour)
Plans not approvable after second correction (3rd review) require a new submittal and payment of full plan
review fees.
4. Self-Certification Program
5. Plan Review of Corrections to Plans

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BUILDING SAFETY PERMIT FEES

Permit fees are based on the valuation (building square footage times standard rate for occupancy) of each
building or building addition. For fee calculation purposes, building square footage shall be the total area of all
floors under roof and enclosed within the outer surface of the outside enclosing walls or columns. Building
square footage includes roofed patios or porches, bay windows, basements, mezzanine and penthouses or
other mechanical spaces. Building square footage does not include roof eaves or overhangs not exceeding 3
feet in depth, courts or light shafts open at the top or unroofed patios or porches. The fees for each separate
building shall be separately calculated.

Minimum valuation of the work shall be determined by the Building Official based on nationally recognized
standards and shall include the value of materials, labor, overhead, and profit.

TABLE A: BUILDING SAFETY VALUATION-BASED PERMIT FEE
Project Valuation
Permit Fee
$1 - $1,000
$75 $98 Minimum for Residential Water Heaters and Fences*

$1 - $1,000
$150 $195 Base fee only*
$1,001 - $10,000
$150 $195 on first $1,000, plus $9 $12 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $10,000
$10,001 - $50,000
$231 $303 on first $10,000 plus $8 $10 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 - $200,000
$551 $703 on first $50,000 plus $7 $9 for each additional
$1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $200,000
$200,001 - $1,000,000
$1,601 $2,053 on first $200,000 plus $7 $9 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including
$1 000 000
$1,000,001 - $10,000,000
$7,201 $9,253 on first $1,000,000 plus $4 $5 for each
additional
Over $10,000,000
$43,201 $54,253 on first $10,000,000 plus $4 $5 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, on the total amount of
the project valuation

Swimming pools are subject to a minimum permit fee of $180 $234. A $30 aquatics program surcharge
is also added to every swimming pool permit in accordance to Ordinance G-3114.
* Permits with project valuations of $1 - $1,000 include a maximum of two inspections, including
reinspections. If additional inspections are needed they are charged at $150 $195 per inspection.
1. New Construction, Additions and Remodel Existing Building Permits

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** Project valuation is based on the higher of the project valuation as calculated by Planning &
Development or the project valuation as provided by the applicant.

Initial permit and subsequent permits ………………………
200% of permit fee based on valuation
of permitted work

Projects built with phased or partial permits require significantly more coordination time for the inspection
process than do projects built under a single permit. If a project coordination time exceeds 5-hours per
permit, additional fees at $150 $195 per hour will be charged.

a.
First Gas, Electric, or Water Meter …………………………
No additional fee (included with the
permit fee for one meter of each type)

b.
Each Additional Meter per Utility ……………………………
$75 $98 each

a.
Single-Family manufactured Home or Mobile Home ……
$150 $195

b.
Factory-built buildings Other than Single-Family …………
Fee based on valuation of work, Table
A, minimum $300 $390 per permit

a.
Single-Family residential Structure
(Including single-Family accessory buildings) ……………
$75 $98

b.
All Structures Other than Single-Family ……………………
$300 $390 plus $6 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof

c.
Optional Pre-move Inspection ………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390 (2-
hours)
EXAMPLE OF A PERMIT FEE CALCULATION:
The following is an example of a permit fee calculation assuming a total project valuation** of $250,500:
$1,601 $2,053 base fee plus $357 $459 (51 X $7 $9) on the project valuation = Total permit fee cost of $1,958
$2,512
2. Phased, Partial, and Deferred Submittal Permits
3. Additional Utility Meter Fees
...
4. Manufactured Building
5. Demolition Permits and Move-off Permits

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One-time Permit Extension ………………………………………
50% of current permit fee
Application and payment must be received prior to expiration date of the permit.

Permit Reinstatement within 1-year of Expiration ………………
50% of current permit fee
6. Permit Time Extension
7. Permit Reinstatement

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BUILDING SAFETY INSPECTION FEES

a.
Initial Inspection ………………………………………………
No additional charge (included with
permit fee)

If corrections are required, first re-inspection to verify
corrections ……………………………………………………
No additional charge (included with
permit fee)

b.
Re-inspection Fees
Fees must be paid before re-inspections will be made.

- For any inspection called before work was ready for that
inspection ……………………………………………………
$150 $195 each

- For any inspection that cannot be made on date
requested due to no access ……………………………..
$150 $195 each

- Second and subsequent re-inspections required for
failure to correct deficiencies ……………………………….
$150 $195 each

a.
Inspection requests scheduled within 2-hours before or
after current PDD inspection hours ………………………...
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390
per request , per permit (2-hours)

b.
Inspection requests scheduled more than 2-hours before
or after current PDD inspection hours or any time on
Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays ……………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $450 $585
per request, per permit (3-hours)

Application Fee ……………………………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
1. Re-inspection Fee for All Construction Permits
2. After-Hour Inspection Request
3. Conditional Utility Clearances (Non-refundable Fee)

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Inspection Fee ……………………………………………………..
$150 $195 each

a.
Certificate of Occupancy issued at conclusion of all code-
required construction …………………………………………
No additional charge (included with
permit fee)

b.
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy ………………………
$600 $780 per request
For up to 180-days, not to exceed the expiration date of the permit. No renewals or extension
allowed.

c.
Partial Certificate of Occupancy ……………………………
$600 $780 per request

d.
Request for a Change-in-Use Certificate of Occupancy without Construction

Step 1 – Plan Review Required ……………………………
$150 $195 per hour Plan Review Fee,
minimum $300 $390 (2-hours)

Step 2 – Field Inspection Required …………………………
$150 $195 per hour for inspection services,
minimum $300 $390 (2-hours)

a.
Powered Elevator (per car) …………………………………

$100 plus $10 per each landing
b.
Escalators, Moving Walks, Inclined Lifts, and Powered
Dumbwaiters ………………………………………
$120 each
c.
Staff Consultation and Research and Testing Observation

$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)
For installation, repair, or replacement work, see Permit Fee Table A.

Refrigeration System Inspections ………………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $300 $390
(2-hours)
For installation, repair, or replacement work, see Permit Fee Table A.
4. Temporary Power
5. Certificate of Occupancy (Non-refundable Fee)
6. Periodic Safety Inspections - Elevators, Dumbwaiters and Escalators
7. Refrigeration System Periodic Inspections

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a.
Application Fee ………………………………………………

$500 per facility location for assessing the
location’s initial eligibility for the Annual
Facilities Permit program
b.
Initial Registration and Annual Renewal …………………

$750 $975 for all facility locations
under the same ownership and
responsible engineer
c.
All plan review and inspection services including
scheduled meeting hours …………………………………..
$190 $195 per hour, minimum $190 $195
(1-hour)

NOTE: for increases in square footage at existing AFP sites, plan review fees will be based on the
valuation tables using the square footage calculation. The permit fees will follow the AFP fee
schedule and be charged on an hourly basis to reflect services provided. AFP permits will be issued
through the AFP office upon completion of plan review.

d.
After-Hour Inspection Request

- Inspection requests scheduled within 2-hours before or
after current PDD inspection hours ……………………..
$190 $195 per hour, minimum $380 $390
per request (2-hours)

- Inspection requests scheduled more than 2-hours
before or after current PDD inspection hours or any
time on Saturdays, Sundays, or Holidays ………………
$190 $195 per hour, minimum $570 $585
per request (3-hours)

a.
Supervisor’s License Application/Test Fee ………………

$75 $98
b.
Facility Registration Fee (per year)

- One Supervisor Class ……………………………………
- Two or Three Supervisor Classes ………………………
$300 $390 per year
$600 $780 per year
c.
Inspection Fee ………………………………………………

$190 $195 per hour, minimum $190 $195
(1-hour)
8. Annual Facilities Permit (AFP)
9. Building Maintenance Registration Fees

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a.
Apprentice – Initial Registration Fee and Annual
Renewal Fee ……………………………………………….
$20
b.
Journeyman – Initial Registration and Test Fee …………

$50
c.
Journeyman – Renewal Registration and Test Fee ……

$40
10. Journeyman Licenses

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BUILDING SAFETY MISCELLANEOUS FEES

Application Fee …………………………………………………..
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $900 $1,170
(6-hours)

a.
Non-Standard Residential Solar Photovoltaic Permit ………… Based on Project Valuation
Table A

b.
Residential Solar Photovoltaic System Permit – Fixed Fee Options

1)
Option A – Over the Counter Review ………………

$600 - $780 Plan Review and 3-
inspections
2)
Option B – Over the Counter Review ………………

$450 – $585 Plan Review and 2-
inspections
3)
Option C – No Plan Review …………………………

$375 – $488 Administrative Fee
and 2- inspections
4)
Option D – Over the Counter Review ………………

$300 – $390 Plan Review and 1-
inspection
5)
Option E – No Plan Review …………………………

$225 – $293 Administrative Fee
and 1- inspection
The firms desiring to use these fixed-fee options will make an application through a process developed by
the Planning & Development Department. The Department will determine the firms that qualify for the
options noted herein.

a.
Commercial …………………………………………………
Permit fee per Planning & Development
Department Fee Schedule

b.
Residential ……………………………………………………
Permit fee per Planning & Development
Department Fee Schedule
1. Alternative Methods, Materials and Equipment
2. Residential Solar Photovoltaic System Permits
3. Solar Water Heaters

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a.
Administrative Hearing with the City Manager Representative (Building Official)
Requests for code modifications, formal appeals, or formal interpretations.

1)
Single-Family Property or Project (R-3
(R-3 Occupancy) ……………………….......................
$300 $390

2)
Non-Single Family Property or Project ……………….
$450 $585

b.
Lot combination, building code covenant and non-build easement modification requests

1)
Single-Family Residential ……………………………..
$300 $390

2)
Multi-Family and nonresidential ………………………
$1,500 $1,950

c.
Appeal to Development Advisory Board ………………….
$600 $780 first appeal item plus $300 $390
each additional appeal item

a.
Investigation Fee ……………………………………………
$250 or the permit fee, whichever is
greater, but not to exceed $2,500 for
every day or portion of a day from the
time unpermitted work began until a
permit is obtained

b.
Investigation Fee (Section 114) ……………………………
$250 or the permit fee per Table A,
whichever is greater

c.
Job Site Meeting (Section 114) ……………………………
$150 $195 per hour per inspection
discipline, minimum $300 $390 (2-hours) per inspection discipline

d.
Permit Fee (Section 114) …………………………………
2-times the permit fee per Table A,
except for Residential Demolition permits
4. Appeals, Modifications, and Formal Interpretations
5. Fees for Work Done Without a Permit

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a.
Miscellaneous Inspection Fee ……………………………
$150 $195 per hour, minimum $150 $195
(1-hour)

b.
Generators at Temporary Events
(Connected generators for Temporary Events)
Weekday Inspection ………………………………………
$150 $195 for the 1st generator and $75
$98 for each additional generator
After Hours, Weekend, or Holiday Inspection ……………
$150 $195 for the 1st generator and $75
$98 for each additional generator, minimum $450 $585 (3-hours)
c.
Backflow Prevention Devices ………………………………
$150 $195 for the 1st backflow device and
$75 $98 for each additional backflow device
6. Miscellaneous Inspection Services

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PARKLET

Base fee for all Parklet permits
Planning and Development Department …...…………………………………………………$250

Street Transportation Department ……………………………………………………………$250

Include plan review, construction permit, revocable permit

Annual rental fee for Private Parklet …………………………………………………… $10/square foot

Parking meter removal fee ……………………………………………………………… $300 per meter

Additional costs* (if applicable)……………………………………………………………… $150 to $ 500

*any sign changes, striping, loading zone, landscape, etc. that must be done to accommodate Parklet

Cash bond for emergency removal of Parklet)……………………………………………… $ 500

Annual revocable permit fee ……………………………………………………………………$380

Annual rental fee for private parklet ……………………………………………………………$10/square foot

MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Fees listed below are charged for providing miscellaneous goods and services such as code consultation;
investigation of alternate materials; plan review or inspections services not specifically listed in this code; staff
research or retrieval of records; providing copies of records or department documents; sale of code books,
1. Initial Parklet Construction Fees
2. Ongoing Annual Fees

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checklists or technical documents; recovering the cost of postage or handling services; and the cost of providing
special functions such as educational seminars given for trade or industry groups. Administrative service fees
shall be based on the department’s hourly rate for professional services as set forth in the fee schedule. The
retail charge for the sale of books or supplies shall be set to recover purchase costs plus overhead expenses as
determined by the department.

Letter Agreements …………………………………………………
$150 $195 per hour for staff research and
separation, minimum $300 $390 (2-hours)

Extended Construction Work hours Permit ……………………
$300 $390 for initial permit

Renewal ……………………………………………………………
$150 $195 each

a.
General hourly rate for Plan Review Services ……………
$150 $195 per hour

See section for fee minimum charge.

b.
General hourly Rate for Inspection Services ………………
$150 $195 per hour

See section for fee minimum charge.

c.
General hourly Rate for Administrative/Clerical Services …
$75 $98 per hour, minimum $18.75 $24
(1/4-hour)

Hourly rate services listed in the fee schedule shall be calculated in intervals of not less than 15
minutes subject to the minimum number of hours specified.

a.
Permit Record Change ………………………………………

$37.50 $49 per permit
b.
Address Change ………………………………………………

$37.50 $49 per permit
c.
All Other Record Changes …………………………………...
See General Hourly Rates Above
1. Letter Agreements
2. Extended Construction Work Hours Permit
3. General Hourly Rates
4.
Record Change Fee

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Any refundable Planning & Development Fee …………………..
20% of fee paid, minimum $150 $195 (1-
hour)

Development Occupational Fee and Water Resource
Acquisition Fee Refunds …………………………………………..
$150 $195 per hour engineering charge,
minimum $150 $195 per request (1-hour)

When staff error results in and overcharge of a fee, 100% of the overcharged amount will be refunded.

Copies ………………………………………………………………
See Publication Listing

Research Time related to making copies ………………………
$75 $98 per hour, minimum $18.75 $24
(1/4-hour)

Technical Publications for Sale …………………………………
See Publication Listing

Notwithstanding any other provision or requirement in the Phoenix City Code, the Planning &
Development Director or his/her designee shall not collect new construction plan review or permit fees if
the waiver of said fees is authorized as part of the City’s Infill Housing Program. The amount of such
fees shall be transferred from other City funds to the Planning & Development Department account.
5. Refund Request Processing Fee
6. Copies
7. Technical Publications for Sale
8. Infill Waivers

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ABANDONMENT
CONSIDERATION FEE:
A fee charged as public compensation to vacate public right-of- way
for private interest. This fee is collected as a condition of right-of-way
abandonment approval if the property being abandoned can be
utilized for private development purposes. The fee collected is used
to offset administrative costs for processing applications to dedicate
right-of-way.

ABANDONMENT, FORMAL:
The process in accordance with State of Arizona imposed open
meeting laws for public hearings related to the vacation of the public
interest in previously purchased or dedicated right-of-way, either in full
or retaining utility easements.

ABANDONMENT, INFORMAL:
The process of the vacation of the public interest in previously
purchased or dedicated right-of-way, either in full or retaining utility
easements, which right-of-way or easements are completely
encompassed by a single property owner.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
SERVICES:
The time spent by administrative staff to retrieve and/or photocopy a
request by the applicant to obtain development information.

APPEAL,
City Council:
A formal appeal requested by the applicant of a site plan or
subdivision on the City Manager Representative’s decision regarding
a technical appeal. All Decisions by City Council are final.

APPEAL,
City Manager Representative:

A formal appeal requested by the applicant of a site plan or
subdivision regarding a technical review decision made by the
Planning & Development Department. Technical appeals relate to
items such as right-of-way improvement, grading, dedications and are
heard by the City Manager Representative within 30 days from the
date the appeal is filed. Decisions can be appealed to the DAB and
City Council.

APPEAL, (DRAB):
Design Review Appeals Board

A formal appeal requested by the applicant of a site plan or
subdivision regarding a design review decision made by the Planning
& Development Department regarding whether a design review
presumption has been met or not. Design review appeals are heard
by the DRAB within 30 days from the date the appeal is filed. All
decisions from the DRAB are final.

APPEAL, PROPORTIONALITY:
A formal appeal provided for in State law pertaining to the scope of
right-of-way dedication and improvements required as a condition of
permit approval.

AT-RISK GRADING
AND DRAINAGE PERMIT:

A permit authorized to commence grading operations when grading
plan review is substantially completed, but prior to final plan approval.
Submittal of water and sewer plans, where required, is a pre-requisite
to issuance of an at-risk grading permit.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS

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BASIC SIGN INSPECTION FEES:
Sign inspection fees are divided into three groups: Group A
includes wall, marquee, projecting and roof signs and painted wall
and window signs; Group B includes all ground and combination
signs; and Group C includes billboards.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
Legal authority to occupy and use a building or parcel of property.
Indicates the project has been completed and found to be in
substantial compliance with all applicable City codes and ordinances.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
(TEMPORARY)
When all life safety issues have been addressed and substantial
compliance has been met, a temporary certificate of occupancy is
issued after the appropriate payment of fees has been made to the
City. The project is then monitored to ensure total compliance has
been achieved.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
(PARTIAL):
When a portion of a structure is entirely complete, along with the
corresponding approval of zoning stipulations, a partial Certificate of
Occupancy is issued. The unfinished portions must be completed to a
point where it will not constitute a hazard to the occupied portion of the
structure.

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
PHASING:
A comprehensive review and agreement between the Applicant and
City staff related to the proposed sequencing of completion and
occupancy of multiple buildings on the same site. This plan most
typically occurs on multi-family residential and commercial shopping
center projects.

COMMUNITY INTEREST:
Private citizens who express interest or concern regarding the impacts
of the development proposal during the rezoning process and have
indicated their interest as a matter of record to staff. This interest or
concern is entertained through the site planning, or subdivision review
process in accordance with notification requirements imposed by the
Zoning Ordinance.

COMPLEX ZONING STIPULATIONS:
Projects with zoning complexity are those which require additional
staff time to administer, interpret, apply and confirm compliance with
zoning ordinance standards, stipulations or rezoning and/or zoning
adjustment. This may involve notification and review of plans by
members of the public, Village Planning Committees, the Planning
Hearing Officer, the Zoning Administrator, or other review boards and
bodies. Projects with zoning complexity can be located in regulatory
zoning overlay districts, the downtown urban form code area, Planned
Unit Developments (PUDs), hillside development areas, or
environmentally sensitive areas.

CONCRETE PERMIT:
Permit includes the inspection of concrete driveway, concrete
sidewalk, concrete valley gutter and apron, curb & gutter, concrete
sidewalk ramp, and curb return. (Other items to be added from the
misc. category.)

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CONDITIONAL ZONING:
Zoning approval conditions (stipulations) which have been imposed by
City Council through the legislative process. These conditions must
be clearly addressed on the initial development plans or a plan review
surcharge will be assessed.

CONSULTATION AND RESEARCH:
The time spent by staff to research a written request by the applicant
to obtain technical development and/or construction code information
about a particular site, proposed site plan, proposed subdivision, or
building. The request includes specific questions the applicant may
have about the site planning, project engineering and/or building
safety review process. The questions will be addressed in written
form. Hourly rate services listed in the fee schedule shall be
calculated in intervals of not less than 15 minutes subject to the
minimum number of hours specified.

DEVELOPMENT PLAN ROUTING:
As projects are formally submitted for review by the Planning &
Development Department, the projects are circulated to relevant
Divisions and Departments throughout the City, and to affected
community agencies outside of the City, for review and comment prior
to approval.

DISCIPLINES:
Disciplines are defined for fee assessment purposes as architectural,
structural, plumbing/mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, industrial
waste, traffic and parking, landscaping, grading and drainage, design
review, and water and sewer utilities review.

DRAINAGE FACILITIES PERMIT:
Permit includes the inspection of storm drain pipe, storm drain man
holes, concrete box culvert, catch basin, sidewalk scupper, cutoff wall,
flood wall, and head wall.

DRAINAGE REPORT:
An analysis of storm water flows that influence a development
proposal or properties within the vicinity of the development proposal.

DRAINAGE REPORT,
CONCEPTUAL:
Where a conceptual drainage report is required at the Pre-Application
Conferences, the engineer will determine the type of report based on
complexity and indicate the corresponding fee based on review time
(small, medium, large).

ELECTRIC COMPONENT
INSPECTION FEE:
An electrical component inspection fee charged per sign per
inspection visit whenever an electrified sign includes components that
are not approved by a recognized listing and labeling agency. The
electrical component inspection fee is in addition to the electric sign
inspection fee.

ELECTRIC SIGN INSPECTION FEE:
An electrical inspection fee will be charged for each sign which is
illuminated, motorized, or otherwise connected to electricity for any
purpose.

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ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
LANDS IMPACT:
An effort on behalf of the City and the property owner to preserve the
integrity of the natural desert environment, by saving in their natural
state, washes, hillsides, and significant stands of vegetation. The
requirement for preservation is set by the City Council through Zoning
Stipulations and/or the City Design Review Program.

FEE REFUNDS:
Requests for refund of Planning & Development plan review, permit or
inspection fees.

FINAL PLAT PHASING:
A proposal by the Applicant to split the preliminary subdivision
approval into two or more final plats which are recorded
independently.
This
approach
requires
a
systematic
and
comprehensive review of the sequence of infrastructure review and
permitting.

FLAG AND GASOLINE PUMP-TOP
SIGN INSPECTION FEE:
An inspection fee charged per visit for one or more flags or gasoline
pump-top signs at a location.

FUNCTIONAL SEGMENT:
A Functional Segment is a portion of a Planned Community District (or
other area requiring the creation of Master Plans) that is permitted to
have a separate and independent set of Master Plans.

HAUL PERMIT:
A permit issued for transporting soil in excess of 10,000 cubic yards
via City streets. Special traffic regulations, haul routes and work hours
may apply.

HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT:
Any development project that occurs on slopes exceeding 10%.

INSPECTION HOURS:
Inspections are normally provided Monday through Friday on regular
City business days. Inspections must be requested before 2:00 p.m.
the business day preceding the requested inspection. Additional
inspection fees will be assessed for overtime inspections (early
morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays) as well as time-specific
inspections or inspectors to be available on stand-by.

Inspection hours are established by the Planning & Development
Department and are subject to change. Regular hours are generally
from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and summer hours 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

INSPECTIONS, OPTIONAL:
A service fee will be charged for services related to optional inspection
requests such as requests for pre-move inspections, walk-through
inspections, or punch list inspections.

INVESTIGATION FEE:
Penalty fee charged for any work started without a permit.

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LAND DIVISION
(LOT DIVISION/LOT SPLIT):
A process whereby the division of a property that is two and a half
acres or less must be reviewed and meet minimum size and
configuration requirements as well as infrastructure requirements to
support the new parcels.

LANDSCAPE -
INTERMEDIATE PLAN:

Review of planting, irrigation and appropriate detail sheets for small
development sites with street frontage less than 100 feet or 200 feet if
on a street corner. The site must not be encumbered by major site
plan issues.

LANDSCAPE
PRESERVATION FENCING:
On sites that require landscape preservation, a protective fence
(typically a temporary chain link fence) must be erected around all
areas to be protected in order to prevent damaging the landscape
during construction.

LANDSCAPE - MAJOR PLAN:
Review of planting, irrigation and appropriate detail sheets for projects
which involve a scope of work that exceeds that defined by the Minor
or Intermediate Landscape Plans.

LANDSCAPE - MINOR PLAN:
Review of planting, irrigation and appropriate detail sheets for small
development sites with less than 1000 square feet of total landscape
area. The site shall not be encumbered by major site plan issues.
Planting, irrigation and details should be on one sheet and may be
placed directly on the project Site Plan. This review is typically
processed over the development counter.

MASTER PLAN:
A Master Plan is a regulatory document which is used to guide the
development of individual parcels within a particular Master Planned
Area (such as within a Planned Community District or Specific Plan
Area). A master plan may illustrate approved land uses and
environmental requirements (such as on a Master Development Plan,
Master Open Space and Trails Plan, Master Landscape Plan, and/or
Master Drainage Plan), or it may illustrate the required infrastructure
phasing and installation requirements (such as on a Master Street
Plan, Mater Water Plan, and/or Master Trails Plan).

MAP OF DEDICATION:
An engineered map showing streets, alleys and easements to be
dedicated for public use.

MINOR ENGINEERING
PLAN REVIEW:
Engineering review of off-site construction consisting of driveway cut
details, limited scope street construction including sidewalk, curb and
gutter, and landscaping, as well as on-site construction related to
limited scope review of grading and retention calculations.

MULTI-DISCIPLINE:
A review giving input from more than one specialty, trade, or area of
expertise.

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PARCEL SPLIT:
A process whereby the division of a property that is greater than two
and a half acres must be reviewed and approved for incorporation into
the City’s Geographic Information System property ownership data
layer.

PAVEMENT CUT SURCHARGE:
A fee charged for the trenching in the public right-of-way where
pavement is less than 30 months old.

PAVING PERMIT:
Permit includes the inspection of asphalt concrete (A.C.), alley
surfacing (A.B.C.) temporary driveway (A.C.), dust palliative,
raise/lower manhole cover, raise/lower valve box cover, install survey
monument, AC thickened edge, grader ditch, paving replacement and
seal coat.

PHASING, CONSTRUCTION:
Submittal of construction plan packages related to the stages of
building construction (i.e., foundation, framing, plumbing, etc.) A
single phase shall be considered development proposals which are
submitted as a single construction document package. Multiple
phases shall be considered development proposals which utilize more
than one construction document package.

PHASING, SITE:
Development of a single site over time. Temporary improvements
such as dust proofing and/or landscaping may be required on future
phases.

PLAN REVIEW:
The process of reviewing the applicant’s construction plans for
building code compliance.

PLAN REVIEW REVISIONS:
Changes made to a plan once the plan has been approved.

PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT OPTION:
A group of dwelling units with common areas which are designed as
an integrated functional unit. Planned residential developments permit
considerable flexibility in the selection of building setbacks and
heights, lot area and lot coverage. This type of development option
requires the review and approval of both a Site Plan and a Subdivision
Plat.

PLAT, FINAL:
A map dividing property and dedicating public right-of-way in final form
with all required owner signatures that is ready for City Council
approval and recording.

PLAT, MINOR:
A subdivision plat with 20 or less proposed lots and meeting the
criteria of Section 32-14(h) of the City of Phoenix Subdivision
Ordinance that is unencumbered by issues of zoning, drainage and
off-site improvements.

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PLAT, PRELIMINARY:
A map indicating the division of private property and right-of-way to be
dedicated to the public.

PLAT, SIMPLE:
A simple plat of 4 lots or less which bypasses the preliminary review
phase of the development review process. The minor plat process
includes only the preapplication review and the final plat review.

PREAPPLICATION MEETING:
Initial meeting between the Development Review Team and the
applicant to discuss basic development review requirements for a
proposed site plan or subdivision. This meeting includes written notes
from all disciplines and a mark-up drawing of the proposed plan
submitted.

PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
MEETING:
An official meeting between the Development Review Team and the
applicant to discuss formal requirement for the proposed site plan or
subdivision. This meeting includes a formal report and official mark-up
drawing listing all requirements for site plan or subdivision approval.
All stipulation listed in this review are required to receive final
approval.

PRELIMINARY WATER OR
SEWER DESIGN:
Staff consultation to determine if existing water or sewer system has
the capacity and adjacency to support additional development.

RE-INSPECTIONS:
Additional visits to a development site caused by scheduling an
inspection before the work is ready to be inspected, or by failure to
complete required conditions; or by failure to provide access to an
inspection site (locked gates or doors).

REMOVAL OF ILLEGAL SIGN:
Signs placed illegally within public property right-of-way must be
removed by sign enforcement personnel. The first time a sign or signs
are removed from public property, the person or business identified on
the sign will be given a notice of violation. If the same or similar signs
identifying the same person or business are again removed from
public property, such person or business will be charged a disposal
fee.

SEWER PERMIT:
Permission to install sewer in public right-of-way to City specifications.
Permit includes the inspection of City sewer lines, and sewer
manholes.

SIGN PLAN REVIEW - MINOR:
A fee charged for over-the-counter review of 1 to 2 signs for each sign
application submitted.

SIGN PLAN REVIEW - MAJOR:
A fee charged for the review of each sign application submitted
(excluding the over-the-counter review of 1 to 2 signs).

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SIGN DESIGN REVIEW FEE:
An additional fee for the review of proposed signs which request
height and area bonuses by incorporating design review elements.

SIGN ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW:
A fee charged for the review of engineering plans, drawings and
specifications submitted to establish formal or modified construction
standards or to review plans for sign structures for which there are no
existing standards.

SIGN PLAN REVIEW - FIELD:
A site inspection fee charged for all sign applications submitted
without a photo(s) that clearly depicts the site of the proposed sign
construction and affected adjacent sites or where Planning &
Development Department’s staff determines that the type of sign or a
condition at the site warrants a site inspection.

SIGN RECORD CHANGE FEE:
A fee charged per request for any change to a sign permit.
SIGN RE-INSPECTION
AND REPROCESSING:
A re-inspection fee charged for each inspection after the second made
to determine compliance in conjunction with any correction notice
given during construction or erection of a sign, or correction of
situations identified in any notice of violation.

SIGN WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT:
Whenever any sign is erected, moved, altered or repaired without a
required sign permit, an investigation fee in addition to the permit fee
shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently
issued.

SINGLE DISCIPLINE REVIEW:
A review which involves only one development review discipline such
as planning, traffic engineering, civil engineering, fire, etc.

SITE PLAN - INTERMEDIATE:
A small scope site plan or subdivision that requires a review, but
requires minimal or no development plan routing and may not require
a review meeting. Typically, there are no complicated development
issues associated with these projects. The written report and mark-up
drawing can be mailed directly to the applicant.
SITE PLAN -
MAJOR AMENDMENT/REVISION:
When significant changes (typically involving changes to site access,
infrastructure, circulation and parking) are requested to an approved
site plan or subdivision, an amended plan is submitted for review and
approval. The plan is routed to appropriate departments for review
and comment, and the revised plan may then be approved as an
amendment to the original plan.

SITE PLAN - MINOR:
A site plan that requires minimal review through the development
review process based on the scale or impact of the project. Typically,
these projects involve a scope of work which has a structure less than
25,000 square feet (industrial) or 10,000 square feet (commercial),
they consist of a single phase, all zoning stipulations and ordinance
conditions are addressed on the submittal, the site has no significant
drainage or traffic/access issues, citizen issues are resolved and any
additional development processes (i.e., Zoning variance, right-of-way
abandonment, right-of-way or easement dedications, etc.) have been

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completed or submitted for review with no major issues.

SITE PLAN -
MINOR AMENDMENT/REVISION:
When minor changes (not density, traffic, or additional acres) are
requested to an approved site plan or subdivision, an amended plan is
submitted for review and approval. The plan is typically reviewed and
approved as an amendment to the original plan.

SPECIAL STUDY/
RESEARCH REQUEST:

A request to research or study a development related issue not in
direct conjunction with a specific development proposal being
reviewed.

STREET NAMING AND
ADDRESSING:

The process of assigning street address numbers to a parcel that is
consistent with the metropolitan methodology imposed by Maricopa
Association of Governments for purposes of efficient postal delivery,
emergency response and way finding by citizens and visitors.

SUBDIVISION:
The division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land into two or more lots,
tracts, parcels, or other divisions of land for sale, development, or
lease.

TEMPORARY EVENT SIGNS:
A fee charged for each temporary sign permit. A temporary sign
permit is required for temporary events, grand openings, temporary
business identification, and temporary business identification during
construction, and temporary signs for places of worship. No sign
inspection fee is required.

TIME EXTENSION:
A fee paid to place a development proposal on hold for the purposes
of resolving outstanding issue(s) which would prevent staff from
granting preliminary Site Plan or Subdivision approval in accordance
with conditions of the Zoning Ordinance. Some examples include lack
of completion of zoning or zoning variance processes and significant
infrastructure issues which would prevent moving forward with
construction plans.

TIME EXTENSION OF PLANS
REVIEW:

A fee charged for the review of approved development plans which
have not progressed to permits and which have exceeded plan review
time limits imposed by various City ordinances.

TRAFFIC AND
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPACT:

Development proposals which require extensive research and
possible staff designed infrastructure alternatives for consideration.
Typical applications relate to trip generation analysis and traffic
impact, infrastructure capacity analysis in association with water or
sewer service studies and/or pedestrian circulation studies.

WATER PERMIT:
Permit includes the inspection of water main extensions, water line
taps, and fire line/hydrant.

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