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Apply for a Grading Exception
Apply for a Grading Exception
Process
Step 1.
Review the Grading Exception requirements
Review the Grading Exception criteria in
Section 22.10.C
of the Zoning Code.
Step 2.
Submit a pre-application online to discuss your request with staff
All items must be submitted in PDF format.
Submit your pre-application through the
customer portal
with all of the required contents from the
Pre-application Guide
(PDF, 145KB)
. You can find the pre-application by going to "Planning and Zoning" - "Pre-application."
If you are new to the Town's customer portal, you will need to sign-up first. A short video about the customer portal is available
HERE
.
Applications received by Wednesday at 5 PM will be scheduled for a meeting with the Development Review Committee (DRC) the following Thursday. Applications received after the deadline will be scheduled 2 Thursdays from the date received.
There are no fees associated with a pre-application review.
Upon receipt of your pre-application, staff will contact you with a time and date to meet with the Development Review Committee (DRC). The purpose of the DRC meeting is to introduce your project to town staff.
After the meeting, staff will provide preliminary comments regarding process and code compliance.
Step 3.
Submit a formal application online
All items must be provided in PDF format.
Submit a formal application online through the
customer portal
with all required contents from the
Grading Exception Guide
(PDF, 239KB)
. You can find the application by going to "Planning and Zoning" - "Grading Exception."
All fees must be paid upon submitting. Staff review will not begin until all fees are paid. Fees may be paid online.
Step 4.
Staff review
All applicable departments will review your submittal for code compliance.
Staff comments will be provided within 20 working days of a complete submittal. A revised application addressing staff comments may be required and can be resubmitted online. Additional revised submittals may be necessary if code issues are not adequately addressed.
Step 5.
Present and answer questions at the Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing
Grading Exception applications require consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission
Staff will provide a report regarding General Plan and Zoning Code compliance and any neighborhood mitigation measures prior to the meeting
A staff presentation will be provided outlining the proposed application followed by staff’s recommendation
You will be provided an opportunity to present their application
The general public, including neighbors, will similarly be provided an opportunity to speak during the public hearing
Step 6.
Present and answer questions at the Town Council Public Hearing
Following a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, Town Council will consider the application
Staff will provide a report regarding General Plan and Zoning Code compliance and any neighborhood mitigation measures prior to the meeting
A staff presentation will be provided outlining the proposed application followed by the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation
The applicant will be provided an opportunity to present their application
The general public, including neighbors, will similarly be provided an opportunity to speak during the public hearing
Step 7.
Next steps
If not processed concurrently, subsequent to Town Council approval, a development review application is required. Click
HERE
for more information about that process.
Contact Us
Phone
520-229-4800
Email
planning@orovalleyaz.gov
Location
Planning Department
11000 N. La Cañada Drive
85737
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