Clifton building permits

Requirements

• Building permit required for construction, alteration, repair, moving, or a certificate of occupancy for a structure within Clifton town limits, per Code of Ordinances Chapter 151
• Work must conform to the 2009 IBC, 2009 IRC (R-3 occupancies), 2009 IPC, 2009 IMC, 2009 IEBC, and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings (1997) as adopted by Chapter 151
• Whenever a building permit is issued and a building inspection performed, the building must also conform to the Town's Zoning Ordinance (§ 151.02) — reviewed and signed off by the Planning and Zoning Administrator against the Official Zoning Map
• If the property/structure is within the 100-year flood plain, the application routes to the Flood Plain Administrator and a Flood Plain Development Permit section of the same form (required for substantial repairs/improvements — cost equal to or exceeding 50% of the structure's market value)
• If the property is located in the Clifton Townsite Historic District, a Certificate of Appropriateness must first be granted by the Town's Historic Preservation Commission before a building permit can be issued (Town Manager sign-off block on the application)
• If the project is $50,000 or more in value and involves an out-of-state contractor, a certificate of compliance with A.R.S. § 42-5007 (Department of Revenue bonding certificate) must be obtained prior to permit issuance
• If the property/structure is new with no existing address plaque, the owner must obtain a Town-supplied address plaque ($110.00) and file a new sewer-tap application tying the line into the main sewer line (Code Enforcement Officer sign-off)
• Applicant provides a Contractor's Estimate or itemized Cost of Materials plus Estimated Labor Cost; the total of materials and labor determines the permit fee (no separately published valuation-based fee table)
• Submitted by emailing codeenforcement@cliftonaz.gov or bringing the completed application to the Code Enforcement Officer at Clifton Town Hall; no online permitting portal is published
• Residential submittals should follow the Town's Residential Permit Checklist (site plan, footing/foundation plan, floor plan, floor framing plan for 2-story dwellings, roof framing plan with truss calculations, exterior elevations with attic ventilation calculations, electrical plans)

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Permit/Certificate of Occupancy ApplicationTown of Clifton's combined application form covering property/owner/applicant information, proposed use and zoning district, Planning and Zoning Administrator review, cost breakdown (materials/labor) that determines the permit fee, Flood Plain Administrator review and Flood Plain Development Permit section (for substantial improvements), Historic District review by the Town Manager, and Code Enforcement Officer review for address-plaque/sewer-tap requirements
• RequiredBuilding Permit Residential ChecklistTown of Clifton checklist of required scaled drawings for residential submittals: site plan, footing and foundation plan, floor plan, floor framing plan (2-story), roof framing plan with manufacturer truss calculations, exterior elevations with attic ventilation calculations, and electrical plans; separate sub-checklists for additions/remodels, footing/foundation details, exterior elevations, sections, and plumbing plans
• OptionalCertificate of compliance with A.R.S. § 42-5007Required only if the project is valued at $50,000 or more and involves an out-of-state contractor — a Department of Revenue certificate confirming the contractor bonding requirement has been met

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Requirements

• Building demolition permit required before demolishing a structure within Clifton town limits
• Application must state purpose for demolition, existing zoning district (per the Official Zoning Map), and a detailed description of the work
• Planning and Zoning Administrator reviews and approves/denies before the demolition permit can proceed
• If the structure is in the 100-year flood plain and the work constitutes a 'substantial improvement' (cost equal to or exceeding 50% of the structure's market value), a Flood Plain Development Permit section of the same form must be completed, including market-value determination and any prior repair/improvement costs under earlier permits
• Final approval issued by the Building Official

Required documents

• RequiredBuilding Demolition ApplicationTown of Clifton's dedicated demolition permit application — property/owner/applicant information, purpose for demolition, existing zoning district, Planning and Zoning Administrator review block, Flood Plain Development Permit section (for substantial improvements), Code Enforcement Officer review, and Building Official final approval

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Requirements

• Development permit required before construction or development begins, including placement of manufactured homes, within any special flood hazard area (§ 154.037(A))
• Application must include plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions and elevation of the area in question; existing/proposed structures; fill; storage of materials; and drainage facilities
• Must show proposed elevation (relative to mean sea level) of the lowest floor (including basement) of all structures; in Zone AO, elevation of existing highest adjacent grade and proposed elevation of lowest floor
• For non-residential structures, must show proposed elevation to which the structure will be floodproofed, certified by a registered professional engineer or architect meeting the floodproofing criteria in § 154.050(C)
• Base flood elevation data required for subdivision proposals or other development greater than 50 lots or 5 acres, whichever is lesser
• Description required of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a result of the proposed development
• For substantial improvements/repairs (cost equal to or exceeding 50% of the structure's market value), the Building Permit/Demolition Application's Flood Plain Development Permit section requires market-value determination and accounting for costs of any prior repairs/improvements under earlier permits
• The Floodplain Administrator reviews every permit to confirm ordinance requirements are met, other required state/federal permits obtained, the site is reasonably safe from flooding, and the development does not adversely affect (raise base flood elevation by more than one foot at any point) the carrying capacity of areas where Base Flood Elevations have been determined

Required documents

• RequiredFlood Plain Development Permit section (within Building Permit/Certificate of Occupancy Application or Building Demolition Application)Market value of structure, less cost of previous repairs/improvements under prior permits, and certifications required by § 154.037(B) for substantial improvements/repairs in the flood plain
• RequiredDevelopment Permit plan setPlans in duplicate, drawn to scale, per § 154.037(A)-(B) requirements (site elevations, structures, fill, drainage, floodproofing certification where applicable)

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Requirements

• Certificate of Appropriateness required before any exterior alteration, restoration, reconstruction, demolition, new construction, or moving of a landmark or property within a Historic District, or any material change to its light fixtures, signs, sidewalks, fences, steps, paving, or other exterior elements visible from a public street or alley (§ 152.06)
• Owner must file an application with the Historic Preservation Commission prior to commencing any work requiring a certificate
• Application must include applicant name/address/phone, location and photographs of the property, elevation drawings of proposed changes (if available), perspective drawings showing relationship to adjacent properties (if available), and — for signage — a scale drawing of lettering, dimensions, colors, materials, illumination method, and sign location
• No building permit shall be issued for the proposed work until the Certificate of Appropriateness has first been issued by the Historic Preservation Commission
• The Commission may hold a public hearing on the application, giving proponents and opponents an opportunity to present their views
• All Commission decisions are in writing, sent to the applicant by registered mail, and filed with the Town Clerk's Office for public inspection, stating reasons for any denial or modification

Required documents

• RequiredCertificate of Appropriateness ApplicationFiled directly with the Historic Preservation Commission — property photographs, elevation/perspective drawings if available, and sign details where applicable

Fee schedule