Minor Exterior Changes (facade, painting, etc.)

Minor exterior changes include alterations to the exterior building façade, including paint color changes to any nonresidential or multi-family development. The applicable Design Standards related to non-residential and multi-family architecture can be found in Addendum A, of the Zoning Code and also Section 25.1.A.2 of the Zoning Code.

Minor exterior changes are reviewed for conformance with Design Principles and Design Standards of the Oro Valley Zoning Code, Addendum A. The application may be administratively approved.

Fees

As specified in the Oro Valley Zoning Code, all fees must be paid in full prior to approval of an application.

The fee for a Minor Exterior Change is $270.00 per application/parcel (unless a single development)

Step 1: Formal submittal for staff review

  • All applicable departments will review your submittal for code compliance within 10 business days. Additional revised submittals addressing staff comments may be required until all code requirements have been satisfied. 
  • To avoid delays, applicants should review all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and ensure the formal submittal is complete. Incomplete submittals will be returned for additional information.
  • You can submit your formal application online through the customer portal under "Planning and Zoning" - "Minor Exterior Changes."

  • Submit the information in the drop-down below. 

Submittal requirements

All items must be submitted in PDF format. Please name PDF files in a self-explanatory manner such as “Document Type – Date.”

  • Narrative describing the proposed changes and how the changes are consistent with the Town’s Design Principles (OVZCR Section 22.9.D.5.b) and Design Standards Addendum A, Chapter 2, Section 2.2. Specific emphasis on how the changes meet the following Design Standards.
  • Site plan showing the location of all buildings affected by the proposed change
  • Color and Materials Palette for all elevations of all buildings and accessory structures including site walls, roof material, accent features, wainscot, etc. Note: Photographs of proposed building materials is the acceptable format.
  • Before and after color renderings or photographs of all buildings, structures and elevations. Clearly show proposed changes

Step 2: Approval and next steps

  • Subsequent to staff approval, the applicant is responsible for acquiring any necessary building permits if structural modifications are proposed.

 

Contact Us

Phone

520-229-4800

Email

planning@orovalleyaz.gov

Location

Community and Economic Development Department
11000 N. La Cañada Drive
85737
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