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You may contact the Building and Zoning Code Enforcement Department at 623-936-7111

Contact

Building and Zoning Enforcement Department
9555 W. Van Buren

Tolleson, AZ. 85353

 

Telephone: 623-936-7111

 

 

Customers can apply for

  • Building permits
  • Zoning variances
  • Business licenses

Apply at front counter

 

Questions with

  • Zoning
  • Code enforcement
  • Ordinances

Also can be handled at front counter

 

Uniform Codes

  • 2006 International Building Code
  • 2006 International Mechanical Code
  • 2005 National Electrical Code
  • 2006 International Plumbing Code
  • 2006 International Electrical Code-Administrative Provisions
  • 2006 International Property Maintenance Code
  • 2006 International Residential Code
  • 2006 International Energy Conservation Code 

 

The Department Mission

Building and Zoning Code Enforcement Department is committed to provide the best service in issues

  • Building permits
  • Zoning
  • Code-enforcement
  • Business licenses
  • Flood control

 

Permit Information

  • Most projects require permits; some do not but they may have to meet the zoning requirements in order to proceed
  • Questions on whether a permit is required can be answered by staff when you come in for permits or zoning.
  • To find out if you need a permit for proposed projects stop by or call the building department.
  • The department also handles all code enforcement issues and investigations of alleged code and ordinance violations.

 

Plan Review/Inspections

  • House plan Review in
    • Structural
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical
    • Plumbing
    • Of industrial, commercial and residential projects
  • Plan reviews also include
    • Zoning Ordinance regulation issues of site plans
  • Plan reviews range from 4 to 6 weeks for complex projects
    • First review and 1 to 2 weeks
    • Simple additions and remodels in residential, small commercial projects
    • Upon completion of the first review, if there are comments for corrections, they are type and returned to customer
    • Once corrections have been made and re-submitted, then a permit will be issued if all code issues have been satisfied

 

Inspections

  • Provide inspections in all phases of construction during the project
  • Inspection requests must be called in one business day prior to the date of inspection by 4:30 p.m.
  • Questions regarding information required for inspection requests can be answered by staff by calling 623-936-7111

 

Code Enforcement

The Department handles all code and ordinance enforcement issues. All complaints are investigated and if found to be in violation, they are issued a notice to abate the situation. All complaints relating to zoning or ordinance violations can be made in person or by calling 623-936-7111.

 

Business Licenses

  • Department handles question relating to business licenses
  • All questions should be addressed to the Administrative Secretary Marge Sydlowski
    • Handles all business license applications
  • Ms. Sydlowski can answer questions regarding business licenses by calling 623-936-7111