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Tempe Building Safety Division | Tempe Building Safety Division

Programs that are responsible for reviewing individual site plans for construction within a new subdivision or on parcels that have not been subdivided. Site plans address landscape and tree protection, drainage, erosion control, utilities, parking, sidewalks, disability access and details regarding existing and proposed structures (including signs, fences and dumpster locations), their type, location, use and dimensions. Depending on the jurisdiction, single and two-family homes may be exempt from site planning requirements and site plans may not be required at all if the final plat has sufficient detail.

Site Plan Review/Approval

Programs that review the building plans and materials specifications for proposed new construction, or alterations or repairs in existing structures to assure compliance with building codes and standards and environmental development requirements and standards. Each plan should include a fully dimensional plot plan, a floor plan, a foundation plan, a construction section and elevations of the proposed construction. Depending upon the site location, the plan may be reviewed by specialists in flood plain management, geology, soils engineering, sanitary engineering and other areas to assure that the building site is geologically secure, that the foundation and other structures are appropriately engineered, that provisions for drainage are adequate, that sewage can be managed, that water is available and that the overall impact on the environment is acceptable.

Building Plan Check

Programs that issue permits which authorize new construction or major alterations or expansions of existing buildings that affect the structural integrity of the building or the public safety, or which are done to bring a structure into compliance with building codes or occupancy requirements in conjunction with an approved building plan.

Building Permits

Programs that are responsible for inspecting homes and other structures to ensure that they meet building codes and standards.