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Tombstone building permits
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Codes adopted
Arizona has no statewide mandatory building code floor for general construction — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under state enabling statutes (A.R.S. Title 9). The City of Tombstone is a home-rule city that independently adopts and administers its own construction codes through its own Building Department; it does not defer building permitting to Cochise County despite its small size (2020 Census population 1,307). Source: Tombstone City Code, Title 3 (Building Regulations), Chapter 1 (Building Code), codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tombstoneaz (current through Ord. 2025-06, passed 10-14-2025).2006 International Residential Code (IRC) and 2006 International Building Code (IBC), adopted by reference as 'the Uniform Building Code' of the City, per Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-1 (Adoption of Building Codes). NOTE: this is a genuinely old code cycle (2006, not a current ICC edition) — confirmed independently via two sources: (1) the codified City Code text itself (accessed via r.jina.ai proxy of codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tombstoneaz/latest/tombstone_az/0-0-0-1834, since amlegal.com returns HTTP 403 to a plain fetch), and (2) the Arizona Building Officials (AZBO) statewide directories, which as of the most recent editions searched (2018/2021) listed Tombstone's adopted codes as 2006 IBC/IRC/IMC/IPC and 2005 NEC. The current Building Permit Application (Rev. 1/2024) also cites 'Tombstone City Code, 3-1-1: Adoption of the Uniform Building Code' and references 'Uniform Building Code Permit Requirements' by name, consistent with the 2006-cycle adoption never having been updated to a current ICC edition. Source: Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-1; AZBO Directory (2018, 2021 editions); City of Tombstone Building Permit Application (Rev. 1/2024).National Electrical Code of 1988, as copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-4, Electrical Code). This is a very old NEC edition (1988) relative to current AZ municipal practice (most Cochise County peers are on 2017 or 2020 NEC) — confirmed via direct code-section fetch; no more recent NEC adoption ordinance was located despite a search for 'building code' + ordinance amendments through the current Ord. 2025-06 code-currency marker. Source: Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-4.Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 edition, as copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, adopted by reference (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-5, Plumbing Code) — notably NOT an ICC/IPC adoption but the IAPMO's competing UPC model code, at its 1988 edition. Source: Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-5.No IMC (mechanical), IFGC (fuel gas), IFC (fire), or IEBC (existing building) adoption was located anywhere in the codified Tombstone City Code Title 3 chapters reviewed, in the current Building Permit Application, or in the AZBO directory search results for Tombstone. This appears to be a genuine gap in the City's own published code structure (mechanical and gas work is folded into the 2006 IBC/IRC's own built-in mechanical/fuel-gas chapters rather than a standalone locally-adopted IMC/IFGC) rather than an extraction failure — the Building Permit Application's own 'Mechanical Plan' and 'Plumbing Plan' submittal-requirement sections cite no separate code title beyond the 'Uniform Building Code' umbrella term used throughout the form. Source: Tombstone City Code Title 3; City of Tombstone Building Permit Application (Rev. 1/2024).Terminology construction: wherever 'a municipality' appears in the adopted building code, it is held to mean the City of Tombstone; 'corporation counsel' means the city attorney/legal advisor (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-2, Construction of Terms). Source: Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-2.Building Official / administrative authority is vested in the office of the City Clerk under the codified ordinance structure, with authority to designate deputies for inspections and other required duties (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-6); in current practice, the City separately staffs a dedicated Building Official/Inspector position (Robert Hendrickson) rather than routing this through the Clerk's office day-to-day. Source: Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-6 (codified structure); City of Tombstone Building Inspector page (current practice).Manufactured homes, mobile homes, and factory-built buildings: construction/installation standards for the home itself are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing, A.R.S. Title 41-4001 et seq.), consistent with statewide practice; the City separately issues its own Manufactured Building Permit (flat fee $300.00, including 2 inspections, per the City's November 14, 2025 Fee Schedule) for local placement/site compliance, using its own dedicated Manufactured Building Permit Application form. Source: City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025); Manufactured Building Permit Application (City of Tombstone).
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residential construction within Tombstone city limits. Reviewed against the City's own 2006 IRC/IBC adoption (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-1). Applications use the City's single unified Building Permit Application (covering residential and commercial work alike) and are submitted in person or by mail to the Building Department. Properties within the Schieffelin Historic District require Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) Certificate of Appropriateness approval BEFORE the building permit may be submitted/approved.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family dwelling construction within Tombstone city limits, per Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-1 (Adoption of Building Codes)
- Plans reviewed against the City's adopted 2006 IRC/IBC (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-1) — an older code cycle than most Arizona peer cities, confirmed via the codified City Code and the AZBO statewide directory
- Minimum one project drawing set at 1/4 inch = 1 foot scale (minimum 8.5x11 sheet), including Plat Plan, Floor Plan, Exterior Elevations, Crosscut Sections, Mechanical Plan, Plumbing Plan, and Electrical Plan (see localAmendments for full detail)
- A.R.S. Title 32 contractor-licensing compliance required: identify as a licensed ROC contractor or claim a specific Owner/Builder exemption (32-1121A.5 or 32-1121A.6); the Handyman Exemption (32-1121A.14) does NOT apply to any project requiring a building permit
- Properties within the Schieffelin Historic District (checkbox on the application itself) require HPC Certificate of Appropriateness approval BEFORE building permit submission/approval
- Permit expires 6 months from issuance; extension of up to 60 additional days available upon application
- 11-stage inspection sequence required, scheduled by calling 520-457-3415, culminating in a Certificate of Occupancy before the structure may be occupied
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Single unified form covering residential and commercial permits, Class of Work (New/Repair-Replace/Sign/Utility/Row/Other), Schieffelin Historic District checkbox, and A.R.S. Title 32 licensing/exemption certification
- RequiredProject Drawing Set (Plat Plan, Floor Plan, Exterior Elevations, Crosscut Sections, Mechanical/Plumbing/Electrical Plans)Minimum 1/4 inch = 1 foot scale, 8.5x11 minimum sheet size, consecutively numbered, with title block per the application's Minimum Requirements section
- OptionalHPC Application / Historic District Sign and Construction ApplicationRequired only for properties within the Schieffelin Historic District boundaries, submitted to and approved by the Historic Preservation Commission before the building permit is issued
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | $0 ($0-$500.99); $52.00 for the first $500 plus $4.40 per additional $100 or fraction ($501-$2,000.99); $92.00 for the first $2,000 plus $17.60 per additional $1,000 or fraction ($2,001-$25,000.99); $496.00 for the first $25,000 plus $13.20 per additional $1,000 or fraction ($25,001-$50,000.99); $826.80 for the first $50,000 plus $9.13 per additional $1,000 or fraction ($50,001-$100,000.99); $1,283.00 for the first $100,000 plus $7.37 per additional $1,000 or fraction ($100,001-$500,000.99); $4,231.30 for the first $500,000 plus $6.27 per additional $1,000 or fraction ($500,001-$1,000,000); $7,366.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.84 per additional $1,000 or fraction ($1,000,000.01 and up) | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule, effective November 14, 2025 (adopted by Resolution No. 10-2025, passed October 14, 2025). Valuations calculated from price-per-square-foot construction costs as published biannually by the International Code Council. NOTE: the source document contains internal arithmetic/labeling inconsistencies in three tiers (the $50,001+, $100,001+, $500,001+, and $1,000,000.01+ rows all say 'for the first $2,000.00' where context indicates this should read the first $50,000 / $100,000 / $500,000 / $1,000,000 respectively, matching the tier's own bracket boundary) — the bracket boundaries and per-unit marginal rates are transcribed exactly as published; the 'for the first $X' base amounts are reproduced as literally printed by the City despite the apparent labeling typo, since no corrected version was located. |
| General Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), Building Official section. |
| Standard Plan Review | $50.00 per permit | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025). |
| Hourly Plan Review (additional reviews, changes/revisions to approved plans, deferred submittals) | $100.00 per hour | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025). |
| Permit Renewal (within 1 year of expiration) | $500.00 + $10.00 per acre | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025). |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, and alterations to existing residential structures in Tombstone, using the City's same unified Building Permit Application ('Repair/Replace' class of work) and valuation-based fee table. Properties within the Schieffelin Historic District require HPC Certificate of Appropriateness approval for exterior alterations before a permit is issued.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for room additions, remodels, and alterations affecting the structure, per Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-1
- Use the City's unified Building Permit Application, Class of Work 'Repair/Replace'
- Minor repair/maintenance using replacement materials of the same type/size, without fundamental construction change, is exempt from permit requirements at the Building Inspector's discretion
- Properties within the Schieffelin Historic District require HPC Certificate of Appropriateness approval before a permit is issued for exterior alterations (interior-only remodels not visible from a public street/alley are not COA-triggering per the District's own applicability standard)
- Routine maintenance/emergency repairs valued under $1,000 within the Historic District may proceed concurrently with (rather than after) COA application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Class of Work checked 'Repair/Replace'
- RequiredProject DrawingsScope-appropriate subset of the Plat Plan / Floor Plan / Elevations / Crosscut Sections / Mechanical / Plumbing / Electrical plans, per the application's Minimum Requirements
- OptionalHPC ApplicationRequired only for exterior alterations to properties within the Schieffelin Historic District
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | Same valuation table as new construction: $0 ($0-$500.99) scaling to $7,366.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.84 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000.01 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — no separate remodel-specific valuation table is published; remodels/additions use the same Building Permit valuation chart as new construction. |
| General Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025). |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Tombstone, governed by the National Electrical Code of 1988 as adopted by the City (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-4) — a notably old NEC edition relative to Cochise County peers.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work within Tombstone city limits
- Governed by the 1988 National Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Tombstone (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-4) — no more recent NEC adoption ordinance was located as of this review
- New electrical work requires inspection before utility connection, per the codified Building Code chapter
- Electrical Plan submittal required showing service entrance/meter/disconnect location, main and subpanel locations, switch/outlet/fixture locations, wiring routing/sizing/circuitry, and a legible panel circuit directory
- Temporary Electric Power is a distinct, separately fee-scheduled permit type
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Unified form used for electrical permits as well; Class of Work 'Utility' or 'New'/'Repair-Replace' as applicable
- RequiredElectrical PlanPer the application's Minimum Requirements: service entrance/meter/disconnect, panel/subpanel locations, outlet/switch/fixture locations, wire sizing/circuitry, exterior lighting fixture data, and legible panel circuit directory
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit — Based on Valuation | Same Building Permit valuation table as other trades: $0 ($0-$500.99) scaling to $7,366.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.84 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000.01 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — no separate itemized flat electrical fee table (e.g., per-meter-clearance or per-panel-upgrade) was found; electrical work is billed on the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee chart. |
| Electrical Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), listed as its own line item ('Electrical (Includes 1st and 2nd review)') distinct from the General Plan review line. |
| Temporary Electric Power | $100.00 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), listed under 'Other' Building Permit fees. |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Tombstone, governed by the 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as adopted by the City (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-5) — notably an IAPMO UPC adoption rather than an ICC/IPC adoption, at a very old edition.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping within Tombstone city limits
- Governed by the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 edition (IAPMO), as adopted by the City of Tombstone (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-5) — the City's plumbing code adoption is the competing UPC model code, not the ICC's IPC used by most Cochise County peers
- New plumbing work requires inspection before utility connection
- The Building Inspector may authorize deviations from the plumbing code where public health/safety are not compromised
- Plumbing Plan submittal required: service entrance locations (water/sewer/gas), fixture/water-heater layout, water and sanitary sewer pipe routing/sizing, water shutoff valve location, septic system routing (if applicable), and gas piping routing/sizing/shutoff locations
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Unified form used for plumbing permits as well
- RequiredPlumbing PlanPer the application's Minimum Requirements: service entrances, fixture/water-heater layout, pipe routing/sizing, shutoff valve locations, septic routing, gas piping routing/sizing/shutoffs
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing Permit — Based on Valuation | Same Building Permit valuation table as other trades: $0 ($0-$500.99) scaling to $7,366.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.84 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000.01 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — no separate itemized flat plumbing fee (e.g., per-water-heater) was found; plumbing work is billed on the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee chart. |
| Plumbing Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), listed as its own line item distinct from the General Plan review line. |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in Tombstone. The City has no standalone locally-adopted IMC — mechanical work is reviewed under the mechanical provisions built into the City's adopted 2006 IBC/IRC, using the application's own 'Mechanical Plan' submittal category.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment within Tombstone city limits
- No standalone International Mechanical Code (IMC) adoption was located in Tombstone City Code Title 3 — mechanical work is governed via the mechanical chapters embedded in the City's adopted 2006 IBC/IRC ('Uniform Building Code' as referenced throughout the Building Permit Application)
- Mechanical Plan submittal required: heating/cooling means, passive solar systems (if any), equipment closet/outside-equipment locations, duct layout/sizing, register locations/sizing, and refrigerant piping routing
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Unified form used for mechanical permits as well
- RequiredMechanical PlanPer the application's Minimum Requirements: heating/cooling means, passive solar systems, equipment locations, duct layout/sizing, register locations, refrigerant piping routing
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Permit — Based on Valuation | Same Building Permit valuation table as other trades: $0 ($0-$500.99) scaling to $7,366.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.84 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000.01 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — no separate itemized flat mechanical/AC-replacement fee was found; mechanical work is billed on the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee chart. |
| Mechanical Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), listed as its own line item distinct from the General Plan review line. |
| Combination Permit Review (multi-trade, includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — applies where mechanical work is combined with other trades under a single permit. |
Manufactured Building / Manufactured Home Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of manufactured/mobile homes within Tombstone city limits, using the City's own dedicated Manufactured Building Permit Application separate from the general Building Permit Application. Billed as a flat fee including two inspections.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Manufactured Building Permit required for placement of a manufactured/mobile home within Tombstone city limits, using the City's dedicated Manufactured Building Permit Application form
- Construction/factory-build standards for the home itself are regulated directly by the State of Arizona (Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing, A.R.S. Title 41-4001 et seq.); the City's permit addresses local placement/site compliance
- Failure to obtain the permit before placement can be cause for revocation of a City of Tombstone Business License, a $300.00 fine, up to six months' imprisonment, or a combination, per the general Building Permit Application's permit-requirement notice
Required documents
- RequiredManufactured Building Permit ApplicationCity of Tombstone's dedicated form for manufactured/mobile home placement, distinct from the general Building Permit Application
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home (includes 2 inspections) | $300.00 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), listed under 'Other' Building Permit fees — flat rate inclusive of two inspections. |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any structure in Tombstone. Demolition within the Schieffelin Historic District is subject to Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness review, since 'removal, or demolition of a landmark structure' is an explicitly enumerated COA trigger.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a building, utility, or structure within Tombstone city limits, per Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-1 ('Construct, Enlarge, Alter, Repair, Improve, Move, Convert, Demolish any building, utilities, or structure')
- Within the Schieffelin Historic District, demolition or removal of a landmark structure requires Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness approval before the demolition permit may be issued (Tombstone City Code Section 10-19-4)
- All utilities should be properly terminated as part of standard demolition practice
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Unified form; Class of Work 'Other' with 'Demolition' specified
- OptionalHPC ApplicationRequired for demolition of a landmark structure within the Schieffelin Historic District
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), listed as its own line item ('Demolition (Includes 1st and 2nd review)') under Building Plan Review. |
| Demolition Permit — Based on Valuation | Same Building Permit valuation table as new construction | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — no separate itemized flat demolition permit fee distinct from the standard valuation table was found; demolition plan review has its own line, but the underlying permit fee uses the same valuation chart. |
Schieffelin Historic District Certificate of Appropriateness (HPC Review)
VerifiedA distinct, mandatory overlay-review process for any exterior alteration, restoration, reconstruction, removal, demolition, new construction, or material exterior change within the Schieffelin Historic Preservation District (or to any individually designated landmark), administered by the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and required BEFORE a building permit may be issued for covered work. This is the one Tombstone permit type with a genuinely published, governing review timeline.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Required for: exterior alteration, restoration, reconstruction, removal, or demolition of a landmark structure; exterior alteration or new construction of non-historic structures within the District; and any material change in exterior appearance (including signs, light fixtures, fences, steps, sidewalks, paving, landscaping, or other exterior elements visible from a public street or alley) — Tombstone City Code Section 10-19-4
- Exempt: minor alterations as determined by the Building Inspector; routine maintenance or emergency repairs under $1,000 in value (may proceed concurrently with COA application rather than waiting for prior approval); work the Building Inspector certifies in writing as required by public safety due to an unsafe/dangerous condition
- Design criteria (Section 10-19-7): contributing properties must be retained with historic features altered minimally; alterations must conform to the unique character of the original structure; new construction must be consistent with surrounding historic architecture
- Once the HPC issues notice of a PROPOSED new landmark/district designation, no building permits may be issued for the subject structure/area until the HPC makes its designation decision (Section 2-1-8)
- No permits shall be issued if the COA application is denied
Required documents
- RequiredHPC ApplicationStandard Historic Preservation Commission application form for Certificate of Appropriateness review
- OptionalHistoric District Sign and Construction ApplicationCity of Tombstone form specifically for signage and construction proposals within the Schieffelin Historic District, available through the Forms & Permits page
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Appropriateness / HPC Application Fee | Not separately itemized in the City's November 14, 2025 Fee Schedule | The Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) itemizes Planning & Zoning fees (Variances $400, Conditional Use Permit $500, Landscape Review $150/sheet, etc.) in detail but does not list a distinct HPC/Certificate-of-Appropriateness application fee line; it may be bundled into the 'Miscellaneous - Administrative Review' fee ($500, +/- City Manager discretion) or charged no separate fee — this was not able to be confirmed from published materials and should be verified directly with the Building Official or City Hall before applying. |
Residential/Commercial Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system in Tombstone. The City has no dedicated solar application, checklist, or fee line published anywhere in its current November 14, 2025 Fee Schedule, its Building Permit Application (Rev. 1/2024), or its codified Title 3 Building Code chapter — a PV system is billed under the same general Building Permit valuation-based fee table already documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry. Arizona statute A.R.S. § 9-468 independently caps whatever fee is actually charged at the City's actual cost of issuing the permit, and properties within the Schieffelin Historic District require Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness approval before the permit may be submitted, since a visible rooftop array constitutes a material change in exterior appearance.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Building/electrical permit required for solar PV installation within Tombstone city limits, submitted via the City's unified Building Permit Application (Class of Work 'New' or 'Utility' as applicable)
- Governed by the City's adopted 2006 IBC/IRC (structural mounting) and 1988 National Electrical Code (electrical interconnection) — see codesAdopted; confirm the currently enforced NEC edition directly with the Building Official given the discrepancy already flagged elsewhere in this file between the codified 1988 text and the AZBO directory's listed 2005 figure
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(A), the City may not require a professional engineer's stamp on a standard residential rooftop PV system absent a written, installation-specific finding of necessity
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(D), any fee the City assesses for a solar PV permit 'shall not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit' — an independent statewide statutory ceiling that applies on top of the City's general valuation-based fee table
- Properties within the Schieffelin Historic District require a Historic Preservation Commission Certificate of Appropriateness BEFORE the building permit may be submitted/approved, since a visible rooftop or ground-mounted array is a 'material change in the exterior appearance of such property... visible from a public street or alley' under Tombstone City Code Section 10-19-4
- A.R.S. Title 32 contractor-licensing compliance is required on the application, per the same requirement documented in this file's Residential Building Permit entry
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Single unified form covering residential and commercial permits, including electrical/solar scope; no standalone solar-specific form is published
- RequiredElectrical PlanPer the application's Minimum Requirements: array location, service entrance/disconnect location, wiring routing/sizing, and panel circuit directory
- OptionalHPC ApplicationRequired only for properties within the Schieffelin Historic District, since a visible rooftop or ground-mounted array is a material change in exterior appearance under Section 10-19-4
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar PV Permit — Based on Valuation | Same Building Permit valuation table as other trades: $0 ($0-$500.99) scaling to $7,366.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.84 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000.01 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — no separate itemized solar fee line was found; solar work is billed on the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee chart already documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry. |
| Electrical Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — same 'Electrical (Includes 1st and 2nd review)' line item documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry, applied here since solar interconnection is electrical-scope work. |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / Charging Station Permit
VerifiedThe City of Tombstone's Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE line item. Installing an EV charging station is electrical work, governed by the 1988 National Electrical Code as adopted by the City (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-4) and billed on the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee chart documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry, using the same 'Electrical (Includes 1st and 2nd review)' plan-review line (65% of the Building Permit Fee).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for EV charger installation, alteration, or repair work within Tombstone city limits, per the same process documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry
- Governed by the 1988 National Electrical Code as adopted by the City of Tombstone (Tombstone City Code Section 3-1-4) — an unusually old NEC edition that predates NEC Article 625's modern Electric Vehicle Power Transfer System provisions; no more recent NEC adoption ordinance was located as of this review
- Electrical Plan submittal required showing service entrance/meter/disconnect location, main and subpanel locations, circuit routing/sizing, and a legible panel circuit directory, per the same Building Permit Application (Rev. 1/2024) used for other electrical work
- No City of Tombstone-specific EV charger application, checklist, or fee line distinct from the general valuation-based Electrical Permit mechanism was found published as of 2026-07-20 — a genuine documentation gap, not an inferred figure
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (City of Tombstone, Rev. 1/2024)Unified form used for electrical permits including EV charger circuits; Class of Work 'New' or 'Repair-Replace' as applicable
- RequiredElectrical PlanPer the application's Minimum Requirements: service entrance/meter/disconnect, panel/subpanel locations, wire sizing/circuitry for the EV charger circuit, and legible panel circuit directory
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit — Based on Valuation | Same Building Permit valuation table as other trades: $0 ($0-$500.99) scaling to $7,366.30 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.84 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000.01 | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025) — no separate itemized EV-charger-specific fee line was found; EV charger installation is billed on the same general valuation-based Building Permit fee chart as any other electrical work. |
| Electrical Plan Review (includes 1st and 2nd review) | 65% of the Building Permit Fee | City of Tombstone Fee Schedule (effective 11/14/2025), same 'Electrical (Includes 1st and 2nd review)' line item documented in this file's Electrical Permit entry. |
Sources & verification
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