from plans to permits 6-6-14
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Civic Center Library
Your Presenters
Sue Landreth
-Development Services Manager
Donald Hadder
-Principal Planner
Dustin Schroff
-Senior Plans Examiner
City of Scottsdale’s One Stop Shop
Where: 7447 E. Indian School Road
When: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday –Friday (open at 9 a.m. every Wednesday)
What: city staff assistance on commercial zoning and building related questions.
Overview
Services provided Zoning assistance
Commercial building Available resources
Scottsdale Planning and Building Counters
Free service
Provide assistance with commercial zoning and building questions for walk in customers including over the counter plan reviews for Tenant Improvement projects
Planning and Zoning
How do I know if the business I have will be allowed at the location I am considering?
The use of property is governed by the Zoning Ordinance The Zoning Ordinance is divided into districts which have specific use lists
These districts are mapped out for every property in the city
You can find out what the zoning of a property is by: Visiting the Records counter
Checking the on-line mapping system http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/zoning/research.asp
You can find what is allowed at: The One-Stop Shop Planning counter
The on-line City Code http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/codes/zoning/districts.asp
Planning and Zoning What types of requirements are included in the
Zoning Ordinance?
Development Standards for each zoning district: Building Setbacks
Building Height
Amount of building area and/or density
Minimum open space
Other standards in the Zoning Ordinance Signs
Parking
Landscaping
Specific use standards
Planning and Zoning What types of approvals would be needed if I want to
change the zoning district, zoning standards or improvements on the property?
Zoning related processes: Rezoning
General Plan amendment
Variance
Conditional Use Permit
Development Review Board (DRB) approval Major
Minor
These processes start with a Pre-Application meeting
Services offered at the Planning Counter
Site specific commercial zoning information and use questions.
Explanation of Scottsdale’s Sign Ordinance and steps on obtaining a sign permit.
Review of commercial tenant improvement plans for small interior remodel projects.
http://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/dmc
Now that you’ve selected a location, When do you need a permit?
Contact Planning and
Development Services
at 480-312-2500
Top 10 questions concerning Permits
Electrical &
Plumbing
Landscape
Changes
Sign Changes
Occupancy
Changes
Alarm Systems
Renovations
List
Mechanical Changes
New Store Fronts
Expansion of
Premises
Change of Occupant
Work Exempt from Permits Painting, flooring, cabinets, counter tops and similar
finish work.
Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height
Permits Not Requiring Plans Certificate of Occupancy Permit
Change of Occupant Permit
Interior, Non-Structural Demolition Permit
Minimum Permits
Electric
Plumbing
Mechanical
Building Permit
Interior Renovations
Moving Walls, Doors or Windows
Adding Plumbing or Bathrooms
Expanding or Reducing size of Tenant Space
Adding Outdoor Dining Areas
Examples of alterations Requiring Plans
Over the counter (OTC) Plan Reviews
Small Tenant Improvements
3,500 square feet or less
Business or Retail occupancies
Interior Non-Structural Improvements
Demolition Permits
Minimum Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical
Minor Elevation or Color Changes
Otherwise, Plans Need to be Submitted for Review
What type of projects will typically be reviewed over the counter?
Things to Consider Consider using an architect or designer
A structural engineer may be required depending on the
complexity of you project
Visit the site with your architect/designer
Use a licensed contractor
Check with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors
http://www.azroc.gov/
Check the contractors complaint record
Get a minimum of 3 bids
Be cautious if a bid is substantially lower
WEB LINKS
City Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/
Digital Map Center aerial maps, zoning information of your property including easements
http://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/dmc
Code Enforcement and Neighborhood Enhancement Programs
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/departments/planning/NeighborhoodResources/code
Arizona Registrar of Contractors
http://www.azroc.gov/
Thank You