Phoenix Site Plan – Starting from $119, 24‑Hour Delivery, P&D Ready
Permit‑ready site plans for Phoenix homeowners, contractors, and builders. We handle the technical work – you submit and get approved faster.
Permit‑ready site plans for Phoenix homeowners, contractors, and builders. We handle the technical work – you submit and get approved faster.
Phoenix Planning & Development (P&D) rejects site plans every day for missing easement references, incorrect setback measurements, omitted flood notes, or incomplete desert landscape requirements. You don’t need to learn the zoning code. You just need a plan that passes.
We draft reviewer‑ready site plans in 24 hours. Upload your address. We pull parcel data, verify setbacks, add easement book/page references, include required flood and landscape notes, and deliver a PDF ready to attach to your permit application.
24‑hour turnaround for most residential plans
Fixed pricing – $89 to $249
Free revisions if the city asks for changes
Why Permits Get Delayed in Phoenix
Most permit delays aren’t caused by bad design. They’re caused by missing information on the site plan. Phoenix P&D reviewers use a formal checklist. If something is missing, they don’t call you – they reject the application and move to the next one.
Common reasons Phoenix homeowners get correction letters:
Setback measured from the foundation, not the eave – Phoenix requires setbacks to be measured from the furthest projection (roof overhang, gutter). Off by a foot? Rejected.
Utility easement shown without a recorded book/page number – “Utility easement” is not enough. The reviewer needs the instrument number to verify.
Flood zone reference missing – Even if your property is in Zone X (low risk), Phoenix requires the FEMA panel number. Omit it, and your application stops.
Desert landscape note absent – Section 507 of the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance requires native/desert‑adapted plants and prohibits certain species. Missing this note is a common redline.
Grading & drainage information incomplete – Phoenix requires review of grading and drainage plans for all construction. Missing flow arrows or stormwater notes triggers a correction.
Lot coverage calculation wrong or missing – Phoenix enforces lot coverage limits per zoning district (e.g., 40%, 50%, 75%). If your calculation is off, the plan is rejected.
We include everything on the checklist before you submit.
What We Include – And Why It Matters to P&D Reviewers
You don’t need to know the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance. We do. Every site plan we deliver includes:
| Element | Why Phoenix Reviewers Check It |
|---|---|
| Property lines from recorded plats | GIS data is often rounded – reviewers compare against the recorded plat. We use the legal dimensions. |
| Setbacks measured from the eave | Phoenix measures to the furthest projection. Foundation measurement is automatically wrong. |
| Easements with book/page numbers | “Utility easement” alone is rejected. We add the recorded instrument number. |
| Flood zone with FEMA panel number | Required even for Zone X. We reference the correct panel. |
| Desert landscape note (Section 507) | Native plants, prohibited species, and water budget reference – included by default. |
| Grading & drainage notes | References Phoenix City Code and Storm Drain Design Manual. Includes flow direction. |
| Lot coverage calculation | Matches your zoning district limit. |
| Parking shade note | 50% shade coverage within 15 years – required for parking areas. |
| Hillside notes (if applicable) | For slopes ≥10%: contour lines, slope analysis, disturbance limits per Hillside Ordinance. |
| North arrow and engineering scale | Required on every sheet. |
| Maricopa County Assessor parcel number | Mandatory for all site plans. |
You don’t need to understand any of this. We handle it.
What Phoenix Reviewers Commonly Flag – Real Correction Letter Examples
Here’s what actual Phoenix P&D correction letters look like – and how we prevent them:
“Missing setback dimension – side property line.”
We include all setback dimensions (front, side, rear) measured from the roof eave.
“Utility easement shown without recorded instrument number.”
We add the book/page reference from county records.
“Flood zone reference not provided. FEMA panel number required.”
We add the panel number and zone (e.g., “Zone X, Panel 04013C2205L”) even for low‑risk properties.
“Desert landscape standards not addressed per Section 507.”
We include a Section 507 note: native plants, prohibited species (e.g., bermuda grass in front yard), and water budget reference.
“Grading and drainage information incomplete – flow arrows missing.”
We add flow arrows and reference the City of Phoenix Storm Drain Design Manual.
“Lot coverage calculation missing or does not match zoning district limit.”
We calculate lot coverage and verify against your zone’s cap (e.g., 40% for R1-6).
“Parking shade requirement not shown.”
We add a note: “50% of parking area to be shaded within 15 years via trees or structures.”
“Hillside development standards not addressed.”
For properties with ≥10% slope, we add contour lines, slope analysis, and disturbance limits.
Pricing – Fixed, No Surprises
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic Site Plan (setbacks, property lines, existing/proposed) | $89 |
| Enhanced Plan (+ FAR, flood BFE, utility easements, Miami 21 compliance) | $149 |
| Premium Plan (+ grading/drainage, HVHZ notes, seawall/coastal notes, 50% Rule compliance) | $249 |
Revisions included free if the city asks for changes.
Why Phoenix Is Different – What You Need to Know (and What We Handle)
Phoenix has unique requirements you won’t find in other cities:
Desert Landscape Standards (Section 507) – You cannot simply plant grass. Your site plan must reference native/desert‑adapted plants and note prohibited species. We include this on every plan.
Parking Shade Requirement – Parking areas must achieve 50% shade within 15 years. This note is often missed by DIY tools.
Heat Mitigation – While not always on the site plan, reviewers often ask for shade notes on larger residential projects. We add them proactively.
Hillside Ordinance (Section 706) – If your property has a natural slope of 10% or more, you need contour lines, slope analysis, and disturbance limits. We research this for you.
Drainage Review – Phoenix requires grading and drainage plans for all construction, not just commercial. We include stormwater notes and flow arrows.
You don’t need to learn any of this. We do the research, and you get a plan that passes.
Local Permit Story – Phoenix Garage Addition
Project: Detached garage in the Alhambra District
Problem: The homeowner had a site plan drawn by a national online service. It showed the garage location and basic dimensions but omitted the utility easement book/page, the flood zone reference, and the desert landscape note. P&D rejected it with four correction items.
Reviewer Comments:
“Utility easement shown without recorded instrument number.”
“Flood zone reference missing.”
“Desert landscape standards not addressed per Section 507.”
“Setback dimension measured incorrectly (measured from foundation, not eave).”
What We Changed:
Pulled the recorded easement document – added book/page reference
Added FEMA panel number (04013C2205L, Zone X)
Added Section 507 desert landscape note (native plants, prohibited species, water budget)
Re‑measured setbacks from the roof eave
Outcome: The homeowner resubmitted our plan. P&D approved it on the next review cycle. Total delay saved: 5 weeks.
Why Homeowners Choose SitePlans.us
Speed – Most plans delivered in 24 hours. No waiting weeks for a local drafter.
Fixed pricing – $89–$249, no hourly surprises.
Free revisions – If the city asks for changes, we revise at no cost.
Permit‑focused drafting – We start with P&D’s checklist, not a blank screen.
Local reviewer experience – We’ve seen Phoenix correction letters and know what they flag.
No survey required for most projects – We use recorded plats, deeds, and GIS data.
FAQ – For People Ready to Order
Most residential plans are delivered within 24 hours. Complex projects (grading, hillside, subdivisions) may take longer – we’ll quote you.
We revise for free. Send us the correction letter, and we update the plan at no charge.
Not for most projects. We use recorded plats, deeds, and county GIS data. If your property has a known boundary dispute, we may recommend a survey.
Yes. We’ve done hundreds of residential site plans for Phoenix homeowners and contractors.
We revise for free. Send us the correction letter, we update the plan, you resubmit. No extra charge.
Yes. Every Phoenix plan includes a Section 507 desert landscape note and, where applicable, a parking shade note.
Yes. We use recorded plats and county GIS data. Only complex boundaries or coastal high‑hazard areas may need a survey – we’ll advise.
We add contour lines, slope analysis, and disturbance limits to meet the Hillside Ordinance.
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Phoennix Official Permits Authority & Local Resources
City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (P&D) – 200 West Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003. Call (602) 262‑7811.
ePlans Portal – Online permit application and plan review system: phoenix.gov/pdd
Phoenix Zoning Ordinance – Chapters 6, 7, and 13.
Section 507 (Desert Landscape) – Native plant requirements.
Section 706 (Hillside) – Development standards for slopes ≥10%.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center – Official flood zone determinations: msc.fema.gov