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Residents

Information for Town residents.

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 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.

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 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.

Customer Portal for Permits/Development/Licenses

How do I find the Customer Portal?

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.

Do I Need a Permit?

This page gives a general list of items that may or may not need a permit.

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?

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?

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.

Request a Permit Extension

Do you have a permit that is about to expire?

Residential Permits

Permit requirements for residential projects such as new homes, additions, garages, sheds, along with window/door and a/c replacements and much more can be found on this webpage.

Schedule Inspections for Permits

Do you need to schedule a residential or commercial inspection? Do you have questions about scheduling or other inspection related items? This page covers common questions about scheduling your inspections, site readiness, and how to communicate with your inspector.

Short Term Rental and Vacation Rental Regulations

Vacation rentals or Short term rentals are dwelling units for a rental term of less than 30 days to transient guests. They are considered the same as traditional dwelling units and are allowed by-right in all residential districts, subject to the rules and regulations detailed on this page.

Sign Permit Information

Information about the types of signs allowed and instructions for obtaining a sign permit can be found here.

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