MENU What are you looking for? Submit Search Home Page / Planning and Development / Commercial Process Commercial Process Commercial and multi-family residential development proposal begin with the pre-application process in order to determine the review and approval process. The review and approval process typically includes a comprehensive applicant case submittal, a staff review, public notification, and a public hearing. This conceptual approval process occurs prior to submittal of construction plans to the One-Stop-Shop for final plan review and permits. Final inspections and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy complete the process. Contact Information One Stop Shop P: 480-312-2500 7447 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Process Overview 1 Pre-Application, Case Submittal & Entitlement 2 Plan Submittal & Review 3 Permit Issuance 4 Inspection Process STEP 1: PRE-APPLICATION, CASE SUBMITTAL & ENTITLEMENT Pre-Application Process Commercial and multi-family residential development proposals begin with the pre-application submittal, which will determine what review process with be required. The process then proceeds with a formal application (case submittal), which may include a public hearing process, that will determine the property’s development entitlements. Go to Pre-Application and Case Submittal Case Submittal Process Most projects are required to go through some aspect of the entitlement process, and many of those are required to go through one or more public hearings for approval. There are different types of public hearings that may be required as a part of the entitlement process. STEP 2: PLAN SUBMITTAL & PLAN REVIEW Plan Submittal Process The purpose of plan review is to determine that the proposed construction complies with the City of Scottsdale adopted codes and ordinances. The plans (construction documents) must be of sufficient clarity to indicate compliance. The City of Scottsdale will accept paper submittals or electronic media. Go to Plan Submittal & Plan Review Plan Review Process The purpose of Plan Review Services is to determine compliance with the codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Scottsdale. Once the construction documents for a building or structure is determined to be in compliance a permit is issued. STEP 3: PERMITTING PROCESS Permit Issuance Once plans have been reviewed and determined to be in compliance with the City of Scottsdale’s codes and ordinances permits may be issued. These permits grant authorization to do construction work. It also allows for inspections to be performed. Go to Permitting STEP 4: INSPECTIONS Inspections Services Construction or work for which a permit is required is subject to inspection in order to determine that construction is being done in accordance with the approved plans and in City of Scottsdale adopted codes and Ordinances. The work to be inspected must remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Requests for inspections must be made at least one day in advance. Go to Inspection Services CONNECT WITH US Watch Scottsdale Video Network Facebook Twitter Instagram Linkedin View all social media NEED HELP? 480-312-3111 General City Information/Speak to a Citizen Service Specialist STAY UP TO DATE Enter email address Manage Manage Newsletter Subscriptions (Subscribe / Unsubscribe) 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 P: 480-312-3111 TTY: 1-800-367-8939 (Arizona Relay Service) F: 480-312-2888 Ask a question Copyright © 2021 City of Scottsdale. All Rights Reserved. Legal Policies · Site Map · Staff Login · Google Translate Disclaimer Translate Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn More AddThis Share options