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