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Contractors

Information for help guide contractors working in the Town of Oro Valley.

Apply for a Building Permit

Permits are often required for certain types of projects. This webpage will guide you to the information needed to obtain a permit.

Apply for a Communications Facility

Communication facilities, which primarily refers to wireless communication apparatuses such as cell towers, must gain approval of the project before installation. Depending on the complexity of the project, the application may be a Small Cell, Tier I, Tier II or Major facility. For more information about each, please see below.

Apply for a Pool or Spa Permit

This webpage will provide permitting information for pools, spas (inground and above ground) along with pool demolition information.

Apply for a Pre-application review

Pre-application review is the first step to most development proposals. It provides you an opportunity to meet with Town staff and discuss the process and requirements applicable to your project.

Apply for a Residential Setback Modification

Do you need a minor modification to setback requirements that apply to your property? See if your proposal may be administratively approved through the process below.

Apply for a Type II Home Occupation

Do you need to submit an application for a Type II Home Occupation?

Apply for a Variance or file an appeal

Do you need a modification to zoning standards that apply to your property? Are you an aggrieved party appealing an administrative decision or zoning interpretation? Read more about the variance and appeals process below.

Apply for a Wall permit

Information about when a wall permit is required and how to get a permit can be found on this webpage.

Apply for approval of your art work

Art is required for all nonresidential developments. Approval of the art work is required before installation and receipt of a final Certificate of Occupancy. Please see below, for more information about each.

Apply for architecture design approval

Review and approval of the architecture design for the exterior of model homes or non-residential buildings is required, prior to getting building permits. For more information architecture review, please see below.

Apply for Extended Construction Hours

Do you need approval to work outside of regular construction hours?

Building Codes and Amendments

The Town of Oro Valley's building code amendments were adopted on December 5, 2018, with an effective date of January 4, 2019.

Commercial Construction Information Guide

This page is meant to familiarize a contractor and business owner with certain processes that may be expected during the construction of a commercial project which includes; Water chlorination, Fire Department and Landscape, Sign information.

Commercial Permits

Information related to permits for commercial properties, including new buildings, tenant improvements, Certificates of Occupancy, construction trailers and more can be found on this web page.

Create or Change Sign Standards for Tenants in my Center

Site specific sign standards are required for all multi-tenant commercial , resort and employment centers. For more information about creating or changing sign standards for your center, please see below.

Customer Portal for Permits/Development/Licenses

How do I find the Customer Portal?

Develop a subdivision or nonresidential project

Development review is required for all projects in Town, except for individual detached single-family custom homes or those otherwise specified in the Zoning Code. For more information about the development review process, please see below.

Development services, bonds and fees

Assurance and Bond forms can be found on this page along with the Development Fee related information.

Divide my land

Are you interested in dividing your land? If so, Town approval is required. Please follow the steps below for any land division involving three or less parcels with existing access to each.

File a Building or Zoning Code Violation Complaint

Do you need to file a complaint for possible code violation?

Grading Permit application requirements and Engineering standards

This webpage will provide Engineering standards which includes grading permits, drainage criteria and subdivision street standards.

Monument or Entryway Sign in the Right-of-Way

Do you have specific site circumstances that warrant a monument or entryway sign in the right-of-way?

Outdoor Lighting Code

What are the guidelines for outdoor lighting in Oro Valley?

Permit Payment

Do you need to pay for your residential or commercial building permit?

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