Development Services

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Development Services provides the City Council and community with creative guidance and effective implementation of land use development, planning, housing and environmental policies and programs in order to maintain and enhance the City’s safety, vitality, and attractiveness. The department is also the resource for homeowners, businesses, designers, and contractors in building safe, healthy and sustainable buildings that comply with applicable codes and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides guidance for land use development, long range planning, housing, and environmental policies.
Processes permit and entitlement applications and ensure conformance with applicable code and regulations
Respond to Planning, Zoning, and Building related questions.

While we are open for in-person services, the City has moved to an all-digital application and plan review platform. This means that we no longer accept paper plan submittals. All submittals must be done in digital format via the VIP Portal.

Watch a tutorial on how to use the VIP Portal.

Project Examples

Application for Certificate of Occupancy [Zoning application is required before obtaining Certificate of Occupancy]

Mobile Vendor Permit

Mobile Vendor Process Guide(PDF, 957KB)

Application for Permit

Temporary Sign Permit

Temporary Signs Guide(PDF, 2MB)

Application for Permit

Department Divisions

Permit Center

The Permit Center is the first point of contact for customers seeking services provided through Development Services, offering a one-stop shop for information and services related to the construction and development process. Permit Center staff review all applications to ensure consistency with construction standards and protection of public health and safety, assisting the applicant throughout the entire process from application to close out.

Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning is your go-to for project guidance and advice. Our team works with community members, developers, designers, engineers and other stakeholders through every step in the development process to achieve the best designs possible for our city. Once an application is submitted, our team reviews and approves (or denies) potential and proposed development projects. Such development projects range in size and scope from retail sign replacements and landscape updates to the design and realization of mid-rise offices and new residential developments.

Engineering

Engineering is responsible for development and implementation of commercial and residential projects. Engineering reviews all site plans, preliminary and final plats, special use permits and construction documents for all new development projects in the City. Detailed inspections are completed for every construction job in the City to ensure the public’s safety. These inspections include retention grading, sewer line flow, water line leakage and pressure, soil density, and concrete and asphalt thickness and durability.

Code Compliance

The City of Maricopa strives to maintain the character and aesthetic quality of the community by working with property owners to ensure compliance with existing City regulations. The Code Compliance Division is dedicated to protecting the public health, safety and welfare, while ensuring every citizen the right to a clean, enjoyable neighborhood.

Building Safety

The Building Safety protects the safety of residents and visitors by administering Maricopa's adopted building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, as well as energy, disabled access regulations, and local and state laws for construction and maintenance of commercial, industrial and residential buildings. These codes set forth the minimum requirements for public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength and stability.

Storm Water and Floodplain Management

The purpose of Stormwater and Floodplain Management is to protect the health and welfare of the public from the impacts of flooding by promoting sound floodplain management and the development and maintenance of a cost effective and efficient citywide drainage systems.

Incentives and Programs

The City of Maricopa provides the following incentives and programs to attract new business investment, additional housing options, and expedited permitting assistance.

Infill Incentive
Adaptive Reuse
Ready, Set Build - Pre-Approved Homes
Project Management Assistance