Permitting Division

Free Pool and Spa Safety Inspections

Begining May 1, 2012 through Labor Day, the Town of Oro Valley will recognize Building Safety Month by launching a summer-long program offering free safety inspections of pool/spa barriers and enclosures.  Any Town resident may call the Inspection and Compliance Division at 520-229-4815 to request a free inspection. 

What do I need to request a courtesy inspection?

• Requestor Information: Full name and best contact phone number
• Property Information: Full project address
• Day of Inspection: Please have an adult available at the home on the day of inspection.  Inspections may be scheduled as early as the next working day of the requests if scheduled prior to 3:30 pm.  

What can I expect on the day of my inspection?

• You may call our offices the morning your inspection is scheduled at 520-229-4830 and request a 2-hour window for the inspectors arrival.  Please call between 8:00 and 8:30 to confirm your 2-hour window.
• Again, please have an adult at the residence for the inspection and make sure that access is provided (e.g. gate codes, lock box numbers for unoccupied homes, please keep your pets in a safe area).
• Inspections will be conducted.  We will look at the barriers and enclosures in accordance with the Town's currently adopted Pool and Spa Code.  You may view a section of this code by clicking here.  
• A report will be printed at the site.  If there are any deficiencies you may contact our Permitting Division at 520-229-4815 to see what, if any permits may be obtained to replace/repair these items.   
• These inspections are a courtesy and will not obligate the owner to make corrections but will provide direction to those equally interested in safety.  

What's New?

• Apply for a Community Event Sign Permit - Effective **Now**
• Apply for an A-frame Sign Permit - Effective **Now**
• Apply for an "Outdoor Display" Permit - Effective Friday, October 21, 2011
• Updated Zoning Sign Code Chapter 28  **Effective April 15, 2011**
• Real Estate Sign Changes **Effective April 15, 2011**
• Real Estate Sign Placement **Effective April 15, 2011**
• New Pima County Amendment for Grease Interceptors
• Residential Solar Ordinance 09-11 **Effective July 17, 2009**
• Graywater Harvesting Ordinance 09-12 **Effective June 1, 2010**
• DIS Plan Review Time Frames **Effective March 16, 2012**

Division Overview

The Permitting division coordinates all facets of plan review and permitting for development plans, preliminary and final plats, improvement and grading plans, building plans, walls, pools and spas, signs, miscellaneous structures and equipment for all new or altered residential and commercial construction within the Town to assess their compliance with the codes and ordinances adopted by the Town.

All Plan Review is performed by the Department's staff of Certified Plans Examiners, Licensed Engineers and Technicians.  This team is responsible for the review of all commercial and residential construction plans for new and altered site work, utility infrastructure, buildings and other structures which includes the following disciplines: civil, architectural, structural, fire-resistive, life/safety, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.  Plan review is also provided for all development plans, preliminary and final plats, and  improvement and grading plans.  In addition, this team ensures implementation of the Zoning Code and development approval decisions of the Development Review Board and Town Council.

Intake, Issuance and Records Management Program Overview

All permit applications are received and reviewed by the Certified Permit Technicians to ensure all necessary documentation is included to provide a timely review.  At each stage of review, they monitor, coordinate and issue comments until complete.  Once review is complete, they issue the permit and coordinate inspections.  They also collect and release assurances posted to ensure that development occurs in a timely manner and in compliance with approved plans.  This team of technicians is also responsible for records management in compliance with the State's records retention law.