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Apply for Permits

A permit is a document that authorizes construction or installation of a building, sign or certain projects. The sections of this page are intended to guide you through the permitting process.

Online Permits Service - check the status of your permit application online
Checklists and Forms - permit and application information

Apply for a Building Permit

Do you want a building permit application?

Apply for a Conditional Use Permit

Conditional Use Permits are required for uses requiring additional review for compatibility and Town Council approval. For more information about Conditional Use Permits, please see below.

Apply for a Monument/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?

Apply for a Pre-application review

Would you like to meet with various departments of the Town as well as outside agencies to ask questions and receive feedback prior to formally submitting a formal project application?

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 Special Use Permit

Do you need a Special Use Permit?

Apply for a Variance

Do you need a modification to zoning standards that apply to your property?

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. Art approval is divided into two phases: Conceptual Art Review and Final Art Review. Please see below, for more information about each.

Apply for Extended Construction Hours

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

Apply for zoning approval of 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.

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.

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 to create a cohesive throughout the development. For more information about creating or changing sign standards for your center, please see below.

Develop a subdivision or nonresidential project

Development review is required for all new residential and nonresidential projects in Town, except for individual detached single-family custom homes or those otherwise specified in the Zoning Code. Development review is divided in two phases: conceptual design review and final design review. For more information about each, please see below.

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 Code Violation Complaint

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

Make minor changes to the exterior of my commericial building

Are you looking to repaint or make other minor changes to the exterior of your multi-family or non-residential building? First, you must acquire zoning approval before implementing the changes. Please see below for more information.

Open a Business in Oro Valley

Are you opening a new business? This site will walk you through the process.

Petition of Appeal for Alternate Method of Design

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

Record a Final Plat

The Final Plat is the official recorded document that includes the final design of the subdivision and all other elements required by State statute and in conformance with the Town of Oro Valley Zoning Code. Final Plat approval is required before improvements such as grading, paving and utilities can begin in a subdivision.

Request a Permit Extension

Do you have a permit that is about to expire?

Request approval of a new Planned Area Development

A Planned Area Development (PAD) enables site specific zoning and development standards, which are superior to that which may occur under conventional zoning requirements. For more information about creating a new Planned Area Development, please see below.

Schedule Inspections

Do you need to schedule a residential or commercial inspection?

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Apply for Permits

Apply for a Building Permit

Apply for a Conditional Use Permit

Apply for a Monument/Entryway Sign in the Right-of-Way

Apply for a Pre-application review

Apply for a Right-of-Way Permit

Apply for a Special Use Permit

Apply for a Variance

Apply for approval of your art work

Apply for Extended Construction Hours

Apply for zoning approval of a Communications Facility

Change an approved plat

Create or change sign standards for tenants in my center

Develop a subdivision or nonresidential project

Divide my land

File a Code Violation Complaint

Make minor changes to the exterior of my commericial building

Open a Business in Oro Valley

Petition of Appeal for Alternate Method of Design

Record a Final Plat

Request a Permit Extension

Request approval of a new Planned Area Development

Schedule Inspections

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