Developers

Information for developers in 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 Conditional Use Permit

Conditional Use Permits are required for uses requiring additional review for compatibility to surrounding areas. For more information about Conditional Use Permits, please see below.

Apply for a Grading Exception

Grading Exceptions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis to use more cut or fill than the code allows. For more information about Grading Exceptions, 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 Right-of-Way Permit

A right-of-way permit is required for anyone performing work will that impact the public right-of-way, such as utility work or sign installation.

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.

Change an approved plat

Plats are legal documents that subdivide land, dedicate streets and more. Plat Amendments are either Major or Minor, depending on the significance of the proposed change. For more information about each, please see below.

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, demolition and more can be found on this web page.

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?

Find My Zoning

Zoning provides the development standards and uses allowed on a property. In addition to the Zoning Code, the Town of Oro Valley has several Planned Area Developments, or PADs. The purpose of Planned Area Development (PAD) is to improve and protect the public health, safety, and welfare by pursuing unified planning and development proposals.

Grading Permit application requirements and Engineering standards

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

Outdoor Lighting Code

What are the guidelines for outdoor lighting in Oro Valley?

Paint and other exterior changes to apartments & commercial buildings

Are you considering repainting or making other minor changes to the exterior of your multi-family (apartment complex) or non-residential building (Commercial business) First, you must have a zoning approval before making the changes. Please see below for more information.

Permit Payment

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

Permit Search and Plan Review Status

Do you need to check the status on the plan review or search if a permit was issued?

Petition of Appeal for Alternate Method of Design

Do you need approval from the building official for an alternate method of design?

Policies, Procedures and Interpretations

The Standard Operating Policy and Procedures (SOP’s) is to provide a format in which code interpretations, office processes and procedures, plan review and inspection matters, other agency relationships, and general items can be recorded for use. The manual is intended to provide efficiency and consistency in processing, review, and inspection, in accordance with adopted codes and ordinances.

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