Planning & Development Services works with the community to shape our future, from neighborhoods to commercial centers and beyond. Our key functions are long-range and current planning, building plan review and inspections, and code enforcement.

New Planning and Permitting Portal is Coming Soon

Starting in January 2026, Scottsdale’s Planning and Development customers will begin using a new online portal for all projects requiring a permit.

Scottsdale SPUR (Smart Planning, Use and Regulations) will provide customers with a user-friendly interface in which to submit development requests, plans, payments and other documents for city processing.

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Online Service Center

Property Information Request

This online request allows users to enter an address or parcel number to:

  • Request setbacks, allowed land uses, sign information and flood hazard determination
  • Find zoning and district standards information related to a property
  • View history of permits, and other property records
  • View interactive map to identify parcel boundaries, easements and other data

Select a Project Type

Our goal is to make Scottsdale’s development process helpful, speedy and smooth. Select a project type for more resources and information.

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Home Improvement

Determine if you need a permit for your project, and if you do, how to get one.
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Residential Development

A step-by-step process to plan a residential development, including counter plan review and full case submittal.
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Commercial Development

Permitting process for constructing businesses or multi-family housing projects.

Development Process

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Pre-Application, Case Submittal & Entitlement

Commercial and multi-family residential development proposals begin with a pre-application submittal, which determines your review process.
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Plan Submittal & Review

The purpose of plan review is to determine that the proposed construction complies with the City of Scottsdale adopted codes and ordinances.
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Permits

Once plans have been reviewed and comply with city codes and ordinances, permits may be issued. Permits authorize construction work and allow inspections.
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Inspections

Construction requiring a permit is subject to inspection to determine work is being done in accordance with approved plans and city codes and ordinances.

Resources

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Codes

Zoning, ESLO, Signs, Native Plants, Building, Fire, City Ordinances, etc.
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Design

DSPM, Standard Detail Drawings, MAG Supplements, Benchmarks, Design Guidelines, UDAG, etc.
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Fees

Calculate or request fees for Applications, Plan Review, Permits, Fire, Records, Water, etc.
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Forms

List of all Planning and Development forms for download.
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One Stop Shop

Scottsdale’s One Stop Shop helps those who live or do business in Scottsdale find what they need in the most efficient, time-saving manner.
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Records

The Planning and Development Services Records Department retains records of the City related to building and planning in accordance to the State-approved records retention as set forth in ARS §41.151.12.

Search Cases & Public Hearing Projects

Report and search for projects currently in the public hearing process.

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