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Residential Permits

Downloads and Related Links
Review Checklist (short version)
Full Plan Submittal Checklist
Construction Plan Example
Porch Design
Mechanical Upgrade Template

Daycare Checklist
Gas Piping Handout
Outdoor Lighting Calculation
Pool Barriers
Underground Service Waiver
Photovoltaic Template
Inspection Guidelines
Room Addition Standards
Lista de Articulos para Guarderia

For more specific information please click on the individual permit types listed to the right or contact our office at (520) 791-5550. All plans are required to be neat, legible and well organized. Rental units are considered commercial property and all commercial permits require a licensed contractor.

The Zoning Department determines setback restrictions and building height limitations. Our department reviews residential plans, we do not, however, design residential plans.

It is the homeowner/propertyowner’s responsibility to provid plans and obtain a permit

  • All new residential buildings
  • Electrical reconnections, service increases, panel replacement or repair
  • Gas lines pressure tests (new or replacement lines)
  • Water heater install or replacement
  • Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners, Evaporative Coolers (new or replacement)
  • All residential walls or fences over 30 inches high must have a site plan review at DSD. Additionally, walls and fences over 6 feet tall require a building permit with an engineering design.
  • One Story detached accessory structure over 120 square feet (ie: Storage Sheds).
  • Porches, additions or garages
  • Remodeling of existing structure

The information sheets listed to the right are in Adobe Acrobat format.  If you need the free
download, please click on the yellow link to the left to be taken to the download site. 
Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and download.

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