Residential Construction

Residential construction is defined as any construction that is not considered commercial in nature. The value, safety, and code compliance of your structure is heavly dependant on obtaining a building permit prior to construction.

The Department of Environmental Services regulates onsite waste water systems.

The Department of Transporation regulates areas of Right of Way.

The Flood Control District regulates development within floodplains.

• Information Packet & Application
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• Residential uses are not allowed within the high noise or accident potential zone of a military airport (Luke Air Force Base) or ancillary military facility (Luke Auxiliary Airfield #1 and the Gila Bend Auxiliary Airfield) unless both Luke Air Force Base and Maricopa County mutually agree that the residential use is compatible and consistent with the high noise or accident potential of the military airport or ancillary military facility. To make such a decision, an application for a Use Compatibility and Consistency Determination (UCCD) MUST be submitted AND approved prior to application for a residential building permit.
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• Use Compatibility and Consistency Determination (UCCD)
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• Please see Chapter 10, Section 1010 of Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance for specific details.

Resources

• Check here to see if your parcel is in a high noise or accident potential zone
• Permit Process Overview
• FAQs
• Expired Permit Information
• Fee schedule
• Site Plan & Building Plan Checklist
• Building Elevation Requirements
• Fence Details
• Construction Plan Checklist
• Inspection Information
• International Code Council - eCodes

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