Building Permits in Scottsdale, Arizona
Part of Maricopa County.
We checked Scottsdale's own official pages for 2 types of projects (shed, fence). Permits are issued by City of Scottsdale building department. Every rule below links to the page it was taken from, so you can confirm it before you start work.
Scottsdale rules
Shed
- Size limit (sq ft)
- 200 source: scottsdaleaz.gov
Fence
- Conditions
- Building Permit Required for all construction work including additions, patio covers, carport enclosures, walls/fences, retaining walls, and accessory buildings source: scottsdaleaz.gov
Where to apply
City of Scottsdale building department · official website · apply online
Arizona statewide rules
State defaults apply everywhere in the state; cities and counties may add stricter local rules.
Pool
- Conditions
- A swimming pool or other contained body of water at least 18 inches deep at any point and wider than 8 feet, intended for swimming, must be protected by an enclosure around the pool area. source: azleg.gov
- Exempt from a permit
- A residence in which all residents are at least six years of age. source: azleg.gov
Tree Removal
- Conditions
- The owner or the owner's agent notifies the department pursuant to this section of the intended destruction at least: (a) Twenty days before the plants are destroyed over an area of less than one acre. source: azleg.gov
- Exempt from a permit
- This section does not apply to the destruction of protected native plants on individually owned residential property of ten acres or less where initial construction has already occurred. source: azleg.gov
Solar Panels
- Conditions
- Any covenant, restriction or condition contained in any deed, contract, security agreement or other instrument affecting the transfer or sale of, or any interest in, real property which effectively prohibits the installation or use of a solar energy device as defined in section 44-1761 is void and unenforceable. source: azleg.gov