Arizona Site Plan
Permit‑Ready Plans for Homeowners & Contractors
Residential site plans prepared for homeowners, contractors, and builders across Arizona. We handle the technical work – you submit and get approved faster.
From Phoenix to Tucson, Scottsdale to Mesa, Mesa to Gilbert, Arizona cities have unique permit requirements: desert landscape standards (Section 507), flood control district reviews, hillside ordinances, and lot coverage limits. You don’t need to learn all of them. You just need a site 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, landscape, and drainage notes, and deliver a PDF ready to attach to your permit application – for any Arizona city.
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 Arizona (And How We Prevent It)
Most permit delays aren’t about bad design – they’re about missing information on the site plan. Arizona cities enforce their own local ordinances on top of the state building code. Reviewers reject plans for the same small omissions again and again:
Setback measured from the foundation, not the eave – Many Arizona cities require measurement to the furthest projection (roof overhang, gutter). Off by a foot? Rejected.
Utility easement shown without recorded book/page number – “Utility easement” is not enough. The reviewer needs the instrument number to verify.
Flood zone reference missing – Even in Zone X, Arizona cities often require the FEMA panel number. Omit it, and your application stops.
Desert landscape note absent – Phoenix, Scottsdale, and other cities have native plant requirements (e.g., Phoenix Section 507). Missing this note is a common redline.
Grading & drainage information incomplete – Arizona’s monsoon storms mean drainage is a major focus. Missing flow arrows or stormwater notes triggers corrections.
Lot coverage calculation wrong or missing – Each city enforces lot coverage limits per zoning district. If your calculation is off, the plan is rejected.
We include everything on the checklist before you submit – no matter which Arizona city you’re in.
What We Include – And Why It Matters to Arizona Reviewers
You don’t need to know the Phoenix Zoning Ordinance or Tucson’s Development Code. We do. Every Arizona site plan we deliver includes:
| Element | Why Arizona Reviewers Check It |
|---|---|
| Property lines from recorded plats | GIS data is often rounded – reviewers compare against the recorded plat. We use legal dimensions. |
| Setbacks measured from the eave | Most Arizona cities measure 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 | Phoenix Section 507, Scottsdale’s desert landscaping ordinance, etc. – we include the appropriate note. |
| Grading & drainage notes | References local stormwater manuals and includes flow direction. |
| Lot coverage calculation | Matches your zoning district limit (e.g., 40%, 50%, 75%). |
| Parking shade note (where required) | 50% shade coverage within 15 years for parking areas – required in Phoenix and some other cities. |
| Hillside notes (if applicable) | For slopes ≥10% – contour lines, slope analysis, disturbance limits per local hillside ordinance. |
| North arrow and engineering scale | Required on every sheet. |
| County assessor parcel number | Mandatory for all site plans. |
You don’t need to understand any of this. We handle it.
What Reviewers Commonly Flag – Real Correction Letter Examples Across Arizona
Here’s what actual correction letters look like in Arizona cities – and how we prevent them:
“Missing setback dimension – side property line.” (Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa)
We include all setback dimensions (front, side, rear) measured from the roof eave.
“Utility easement shown without recorded instrument number.” (Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler)
We add the book/page reference from county records.
“Flood zone reference not provided. FEMA panel number required.” (Maricopa County, Pima County, Pinal County)
We add the panel number and zone (e.g., “Zone X, Panel 04013C2205L”) even for low‑risk properties.
“Desert landscape standards not addressed.” (Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria)
We include the appropriate city‑specific note (native plants, prohibited species, water budget).
“Grading and drainage information incomplete – flow arrows missing.” (Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott – also Phoenix/Tucson for sloped lots)
We add flow arrows and reference local stormwater manuals.
“Lot coverage calculation missing or does not match zoning district limit.” (All cities)
We calculate lot coverage and verify against your zone’s cap.
“Hillside development standards not addressed.” (Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Scottsdale – any city with hillside ordinance)
For properties with ≥10% slope, we add contour lines, slope analysis, and disturbance limits.
Local Permit Story – Tucson ADU
Project: Detached ADU in Tucson’s Barrio Viejo neighborhood
Problem: The homeowner had a site plan drawn by an online service. It showed the ADU location but omitted the utility easement book/page, the flood zone reference, and a grading note for the property’s 12% slope. Tucson’s Development Services Department rejected it.
Reviewer Comments:
“Utility easement shown without recorded instrument number.”
“Flood zone reference missing – FEMA panel required.”
“Hillside development standards not addressed – contour lines and disturbance limits required for slopes over 10%.”
“Grading and drainage information incomplete – no flow arrows.”
What We Changed:
Pulled recorded easement – added book/page reference
Added FEMA panel number (Zone X, Panel 04019C0450J)
Added 2‑ft contour lines and slope analysis per Tucson’s Hillside Development Standards
Added grading notes and flow arrows
Outcome: The homeowner resubmitted our plan. Tucson approved it on the next review cycle. Total delay saved: 6 weeks.
Why Arizona Is Different – What You Need to Know (and What We Handle)
Arizona has unique requirements that vary by city:
Desert Landscape Standards – Phoenix (Section 507), Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, and others require native/desert‑adapted plants and prohibit certain species. We include the appropriate city‑specific note.
Flood Control District Review – Maricopa County Flood Control District and Pima County Regional Flood Control District have additional requirements. We reference FEMA panels and add floodplain notes.
Hillside Ordinances – Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Scottsdale, and other cities with hillside development standards require contour lines, slope analysis, and disturbance limits for slopes ≥10%. We research and add these automatically.
Parking Shade Requirements – Phoenix requires 50% shade coverage for parking areas within 15 years. Some other cities have similar rules. We include the note where applicable.
Monsoon Drainage – Arizona’s intense storms mean grading and drainage plans are reviewed strictly. We add flow arrows and reference local stormwater manuals.
ADU Rules – ADU regulations vary by city (size limits, setbacks, parking). We research and include the specific requirements for your location.
You don’t need to learn any of this. We do the research, and you get a plan that passes – no matter which Arizona city you’re in.
Why Homeowners Choose SitePlans.us for Arizona Permits
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 each city’s submittal checklist, not a blank screen.
Arizona‑wide experience – We’ve handled permits in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye, and more.
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.
Yes. Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Goodyear, Buckeye, Casa Grande, Maricopa, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Florence, Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Nogales, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Flagstaff, Sedona, Lake Havasu City, Yuma – and all unincorporated areas.
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 homeowners and contractors across Arizona.
Yes. Every Arizona plan includes the appropriate city‑specific desert landscape note and flood zone reference.
We add contour lines, slope analysis, and disturbance limits to meet the local hillside ordinance.
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Official Authority & Local Resources
City of Phoenix Planning & Development Department (P&D) – (602) 262‑7811 – phoenix.gov/pdd
City of Tucson Planning & Development Services – (520) 791‑5555 – tucsonaz.gov/pdsd
City of Scottsdale Development Services – (480) 312‑2500 – scottsdaleaz.gov
City of Mesa Planning & Development – (480) 644‑2315 – mesaaz.gov
Maricopa County Flood Control District – (602) 506‑1501 – maricopa.gov
Pima County Regional Flood Control District – (520) 724‑6600 – pima.gov
FEMA Flood Map Service Center – msc.fema.gov