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Guadalupe building permits
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Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired prior to constructing any new single-family residential structure, or an improvement involving more than 25% of an existing structure, in the Town of Guadalupe. Reviewed against the 2012 Uniform Building Code (UBC) as adopted and amended by the Town. Applications are submitted with three (3) sets of plans in person at Town Hall or by email to the Building Inspector.
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Requirements
- Building permit required prior to any new construction or any improvement involving more than 25% of an existing structure (Town Code § 150.20)
- Plans reviewed against the 2012 Uniform Building Code (UBC 2012) as adopted by the Town, with Town-specific Dwelling Unit Standards (§ 150.21): minimum 24-ft livable width, minimum 3:12 roof pitch or equivalent parapet/mansard treatment, permitted exterior facade materials, permanent concrete/masonry foundation
- Completed Permit Application plus three (3) sets of construction plans must be submitted (site plan with setbacks and existing/proposed structures, demolition plans if applicable, landscape details, foundation plan, floor plans, structural details)
- Project is first reviewed for zoning compliance before proceeding to plan review (plan check)
- Must also conform to the Town's zoning ordinance in addition to Chapter 150 (Town Code § 150.02)
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Fillable Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application; return completed application with three (3) sets of plans to the Building Safety Department at Town Hall or email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org
- RequiredSite PlanShowing setbacks and all existing and proposed structures, including items to remain or be removed
- RequiredFoundation Plan, Floor Plans, and Structural DetailsComplete construction drawing set; an electronic copy is preferred
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation | $50 (valuation $1-$500); $50 + $5 per additional $100 to $2,000; $150 + $21 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $850 + $19 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $1,450 + $10 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $2,150 + $8 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $6,000 + $6 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $9,700 + $4 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020.' A parallel republication of this same fee table in the Town Code of Ordinances § 150.01(B),… Show full citationHideTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020.' A parallel republication of this same fee table in the Town Code of Ordinances § 150.01(B), hosted by American Legal Publishing, shows slightly different marginal per-$1,000 rates in several brackets (see the localAmendments note on this discrepancy); the Town's own attached Fee Schedule PDF is used as authoritative here. |
| Inspections outside normal business hours (minimum 2 hours) | $50 per hour | Or the total hourly cost to the Town, whichever is greater, per Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
| Reinspection fee | $50 per hour | Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
| Inspection with no fee specifically indicated (minimum 1 hour) | $120 per hour | Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans | $120 per hour | Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
Residential Addition / Remodel Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, remodels, garage conversions, patio covers/porches, balconies/decks, and other alterations to existing dwellings in the Town of Guadalupe when the work is new construction or affects more than 25% of the existing structure. Reviewed against the 2012 UBC as adopted by the Town; the Town's own Building Permit Application form has dedicated line items for Room Addition, Tenant Improvement, Patio Cover/Porch, Balcony/Deck, and Garage Conversion.
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Requirements
- Building permit required for room additions, remodels, tenant improvements, patio covers/porches, balconies/decks, and garage conversions that constitute new construction or affect more than 25% of the existing structure (Town Code § 150.20)
- Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application has dedicated fields for Room Addition (sq ft), Tenant Improvement (sq ft), Patio Cover/Porch (sq ft), Balcony/Deck (sq ft), and Garage Conversion (sq ft)
- Site plan required showing setbacks and all existing and proposed structures, including items to remain or be removed
- Must also conform to the Town's zoning ordinance, including setback requirements (Town Code § 150.02)
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Submitted with three (3) sets of plans in person at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org
- RequiredSite PlanShowing existing structure, addition/remodel footprint, and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as new construction) | $50 (valuation $1-$500) up to $9,700 + $4 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 (full bracket table under residential-building-permit) | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' — the Town does not publish a separate valuation table for additions/remodels distinct from new construction; both are billed from the same Building Permit Fee table |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans | $120 per hour | Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Guadalupe, governed by the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town. The Town's Building Permit Application has dedicated fields for new electrical service, sub-panels, outlets/switches, and motors/transformers/generators.
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Requirements
- Electrical permit required for new service, sub-panels, outlets/switches, and motor/transformer/generator installation, governed by the 2011 NEC as adopted by the Town (Town Code § 150.15)
- Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application has dedicated fields for: New service (amps), Sub panels (# and amps), # of Outlets/Switches, and Motor/Transformer/Generator (# and HP)
- Temporary Power Pole permits (including number of sub-poles) are a distinct line item on the same application
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Submitted in person at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org; includes Contractor's License # and Class Code fields
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as new construction; electrical work valuation reviewed under the same Building Permit Fee table) | $50 minimum (valuation $1-$500), scaling per the Town's valuation-based Building Permit Fee table | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' — the Town does not publish a separate flat-fee electrical fee schedule; Show full citationHideTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' — the Town does not publish a separate flat-fee electrical fee schedule; electrical permit fees are computed from contract valuation using the same Building Permit Fee table as all other permit types |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Guadalupe, governed by the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as adopted by the Town. The Town's Building Permit Application itemizes water closets, lavatories, bathtubs/showers, kitchen sinks, water heaters, gas outlets, sewer connections, and private sewage systems.
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Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation/alteration/repair of fixtures, water heaters, and gas piping, governed by the 2012 UPC as adopted by the Town (Town Code § 150.17)
- Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application itemizes: Water Closets, Lavatories, Bathtubs/Showers, Floor Drains, Kitchen Sinks, Laundry Trays, Clothes Washers, Water Heaters, # of Gas Outlets, Sewer Connections, Private Sewage System, and On-Site Sewer/Water
- Manufactured home installations require a dedicated $750 sewer connection fee in addition to the standard building permit fee
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Submitted in person at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as new construction) | $50 minimum (valuation $1-$500), scaling per the Town's valuation-based Building Permit Fee table | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' — no separate flat per-fixture plumbing fee schedule is published; fees are computed from contract valuation |
| Sewer Connection Fee (manufactured home installations) | $750 | Town of Guadalupe Manufactured Home Requirements (rev. 02/07/2020) — applies specifically to manufactured home building permits, not general plumbing work |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in the Town of Guadalupe, governed by the 2012 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) as adopted by the Town. The Town's Building Permit Application itemizes FAU (forced air units), boilers/compressors, air handlers, floor/wall/suspended heaters, spray booths/exhaust hoods, ventilation fans, and ductwork.
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Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment and ventilation systems, governed by the 2012 UMC as adopted by the Town (Town Code § 150.16)
- Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application itemizes: FAU up to/over 100,000 BTU, Boilers/Compressors (Max 3 HP/100,000 Btu and Max 15 HP/100,000 Btu tiers), Air Handler (up to/over 10,000 cfm), Floor/Wall/Suspended Heater, Spray Booth/Exhaust Hood, Ventilation (Bath) Fan, and Ductwork
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Submitted in person at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as new construction) | $50 minimum (valuation $1-$500), scaling per the Town's valuation-based Building Permit Fee table | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' — no separate flat mechanical/HVAC fee schedule (e.g., no flat AC-replacement fee) is published; fees are computed from contract valuation |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing (re-roof and/or tear-off) in the Town of Guadalupe. The Town's Building Permit Application has dedicated fields for Re-Roof (square footage of material) and Tear-Off, reviewed under the 2012 UBC as adopted by the Town.
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Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing; the Town's Building Permit Application has dedicated 'Re-Roof' (sq. ft. of material) and 'Tear-Off' (yes/no) fields
- Reviewed against the 2012 UBC as adopted by the Town (Town Code § 150.01)
- Must conform to the Town's Dwelling Unit Standards roof-pitch/roofline requirements where applicable to the structure (Town Code § 150.21(D))
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Submitted in person at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org; indicate Re-Roof square footage of material and whether a Tear-Off is included
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as new construction) | $50 minimum (valuation $1-$500), scaling per the Town's valuation-based Building Permit Fee table | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' — no separate flat re-roofing fee is published; fees are computed from contract valuation |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any structure in the Town of Guadalupe. The Town's Building Permit Application has a dedicated Demolition section (# of Structures, Sewer cap off).
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Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a structure within Town limits; the Town's Building Permit Application has a dedicated Demolition section with '# of Structures' and 'Sewer cap off' fields
- Demolition plans, where applicable, are part of the plan submittal requirements described on the Town's Plan Review / Inspections page
- Governed generally by the 2012 UBC and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, most current edition, as adopted by the Town (Town Code § 150.01, § 150.18)
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Submitted in person at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org; indicate number of structures and whether sewer cap-off is required
- OptionalDemolition PlansRequired if applicable, per the Town's Plan Review / Inspections submittal requirements
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as new construction) | $50 minimum (valuation $1-$500), scaling per the Town's valuation-based Building Permit Fee table | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' — no separate flat demolition fee is published; fees are computed from contract valuation |
Manufactured Home Installation Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement of a manufactured home in the Town of Guadalupe, a two-step process: first a Conditional Use Permit from the Town Council, then a building permit from the Building Safety Department. Governed by Town Code § 150.21 (Dwelling Unit Standards) and the Town's dedicated Manufactured Home Requirements document (rev. 02/07/2020).
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Requirements
- Property owner or representative must first obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to locate a manufactured home on a lot; this includes a public hearing before the Guadalupe Town Council
- After CUP approval, a building permit must be obtained from the Town of Guadalupe; building permit fees are based on the value of the manufactured home and include a $750 sewer connection fee
- Manufactured homes may not be placed on any lot with frontage on Avenida del Yaqui or Guadalupe Road, and must be owner-occupied (Resolution 95-19)
- Must be ground-set on a permanent foundation per the Town's detail packet or an engineer-stamped foundation plan
- Installation instructions meeting HUD Title 24 Subpart A-3285.2 must be submitted with the building permit
- Electrical panels must be inspected by both the Town of Guadalupe and Salt River Project (SRP)
- Must meet all minimum yard setbacks within the zoning district, including patios and carports
- Must have an affixed decal certifying HUD-compliant inspection and construction
- A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Town before the manufactured home may be occupied
- Modifications to manufactured homes are prohibited; repairs/modifications exceeding 50% of the unit's floor/wall/roof area are prohibited and grounds for removal
Required documents
- RequiredConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired before a building permit can be sought; includes a public hearing before Town Council (approx. 60-day processing time)
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Submitted after CUP approval; submitted in person at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org
- RequiredEngineer-Stamped Foundation Plan (or Town-provided foundation detail)Required for ground-set permanent foundation installation
- RequiredHUD Title 24 Subpart A-3285.2 Installation InstructionsManufacturer's installation instructions from the Office of Manufactured Housing, submitted with the building permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Conditional Use Permit Application Fee | $50 | Town of Guadalupe Manufactured Home Requirements (rev. 02/07/2020) |
| Public Hearing Continuance Fee (if requested) | $25 per occurrence | Town of Guadalupe Manufactured Home Requirements (rev. 02/07/2020) |
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation of the manufactured home | $50 minimum (valuation $1-$500), scaling per the Town's valuation-based Building Permit Fee table | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, attached Fee Schedule exhibit, 'ADOPTED April 23, 2020' |
| Sewer Connection Fee | $750 | Town of Guadalupe Manufactured Home Requirements (rev. 02/07/2020) |
Residential Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mount solar photovoltaic systems within Guadalupe town limits. The Town uses a single combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Application; a solar installation is submitted on this same form, checking both the Building (structural/racking) and Electrical (New service/Other Electrical) trade sections. No dedicated solar/photovoltaic fee line exists -- the Town does not publish a separate flat-fee electrical schedule, so both the structural and electrical scopes are computed from contract valuation using the same Building Permit Fee table (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) that governs all other permit types. Fees are also capped by Arizona's statewide solar-permit statute, A.R.S. 9-468.
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Requirements
- Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application (combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing form) submitted with three (3) sets of plans to the Building Safety Department
- Construction plans must indicate the location of the photovoltaic system installation, including roof plan and elevation, mounting details, and an electrical diagram, per A.R.S. 9-468 -- unless a qualifying online automated permitting platform is used, in which case a one-line or three-line electrical diagram is not required
- Per A.R.S. 9-468, any building or permit fee assessed by the Town for solar construction must be attributable to and cover only the actual expense of the service, and must not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit
- Per A.R.S. 9-468, the Town may not require a stamp from a professional engineer for a solar photovoltaic system unless an engineering stamp is deemed necessary, with written justification provided
- Electrical work valuation is reviewed under the same Building Permit Fee table as the structural scope — the Town publishes no separate flat-fee electrical schedule
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application (fillable)Combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing form; check both Building and Electrical trade sections for a solar installation, and submit three sets of plans
- RequiredConstruction plans with roof plan/elevation, mounting details, and electrical diagramPer A.R.S. 9-468; a one-line/three-line electrical diagram may be waived if a qualifying online automated permitting platform is used
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 -- no dedicated solar/photovoltaic fee line exists; the structural (Building) scope of a solar installation is billed under this general valuation table |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 (typical residential solar range) | $150.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $21.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 |
| Electrical Permit Fee (New service/Other Electrical trade section) | Same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as above | The Town publishes no separate flat-fee electrical schedule; electrical work for a solar installation is computed from contract valuation using the same table as a standalone electrical permit in Guadalupe |
| Reinspection fee | $50.00 per hour | Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans | $120.00 per hour | Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedInstalling an EV charger circuit in Guadalupe requires the Town's combined Building Permit Application (Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing), governed by the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as locally adopted. The form's Electrical section has itemized fields for 'New service (amps),' 'Sub panels,' '# of Outlets, Switches,' 'Motor, Transformer, Generator,' '# of Electrical SIGNS,' 'Temp. Power Pole,' and a catch-all 'Other Electrical' field -- confirmed by direct inspection of the current fillable PDF -- but no dedicated EV-charger/EVSE field. An EV charger circuit is billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for all other electrical work, entered via the 'Sub panels' field (if a subpanel is added) or the 'Other Electrical' catch-all field (for a straightforward dedicated circuit).
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Requirements
- Submit the Town's combined Building Permit Application, checking the Electrical section -- use the 'Sub panels' field if the EV charger install adds a new subpanel, or the 'Other Electrical' catch-all field for a straightforward dedicated circuit off the existing panel; there is no dedicated EV-charger field
- Declare the contract valuation of the electrical work; the fee is computed from the Town's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table (Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020) -- the same table used for all other permit types
- Unlike solar (A.R.S. 9-468, which caps solar permit fees at the Town's actual cost of issuance), no equivalent Arizona statutory fee cap was found for EV charger permits -- the full valuation-based fee schedule applies without a statutory ceiling
- Inspections must be requested 24 hours in advance by emailing binspector@guadalupeaz.org or calling 480-505-5360
- The permit becomes null and void if construction is not begun within 180 days of issuance, or if work is suspended/abandoned for 180 days, per the Town's own application form
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application (Electrical section)Combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing form; no EV-specific field exists -- use the 'Sub panels' or 'Other Electrical' field
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 | $50.00 | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 -- no dedicated 'EV charger'/'EVSE' fee line exists; Show full citationHideTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 -- no dedicated 'EV charger'/'EVSE' fee line exists; a straightforward EV charger circuit is billed under this general valuation table via the form's 'Sub panels' or 'Other Electrical' field, confirmed by direct inspection of the current fillable PDF. |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 (e.g. if bundled with a service/panel upgrade) | $150.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $21.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof | Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 |
| Reinspection fee | $50.00 per hour | Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans | $120.00 per hour | Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 |
Commercial Building Permit
VerifiedRequired prior to constructing any new commercial building, or an improvement or alteration involving more than 25% of an existing commercial structure, within the Town of Guadalupe (Town Code § 150.20, which applies generally to 'any existing structure' and is not limited to residential use). The Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department is the issuing authority — the application is the same combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing form used for every other permit type here, and no intergovernmental agreement, Maricopa County contract or private plan-review contractor appears anywhere on the Town's website, Code of Ordinances or Council agenda packets. The Building section of that form has adjacent 'Residential' and 'Commercial' checkboxes plus generic 'Use / Sq. Ft.', '# of Stories', 'Type(s) of Construction' and 'Occupancy Use(s)' fields that apply once 'Commercial' is checked. Tenant improvement work is not a separate permit type in Guadalupe: the same form has one generic 'Tenant Improvement Sq. Ft.' field, alongside Room Addition, Patio Cover/Porch, Balcony/Deck and Garage Conversion, used regardless of the Residential or Commercial checkbox and billed under the identical valuation-based Building Permit Fee table. No distinct commercial-only or tenant-improvement-only application, checklist or fee line exists.
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Requirements
- Building permit required prior to any new commercial construction, or any improvement/alteration involving more than 25% of an existing commercial structure (Town Code § 150.20)
- Town of Guadalupe combined Building Permit Application — the same form is used for every permit type — has 'Residential' and 'Commercial' checkboxes at the top of its Building section, plus Use/Sq. Ft., # of Stories, Type(s) of Construction and Occupancy Use(s) fields for the commercial scope of work.
- Plans reviewed against the 2012 Uniform Building Code (UBC 2012) as adopted by the Town (Town Code § 150.01) -- the Town has not adopted a separate commercial-specific building code chapter
- Completed Permit Application plus three (3) sets of plans must be submitted (site plan with setbacks and existing/proposed structures, construction/structural plans) to the Building Safety Department at Town Hall or by email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org
- Project is first reviewed for zoning compliance before proceeding to plan review (plan check), per the Town's Plan Review / Inspections page
- Must also conform to the Town's zoning ordinance in addition to Chapter 150 (Town Code § 150.02)
- Tenant improvement scope of work uses the same combined application's generic 'Tenant Improvement Sq. Ft.' field rather than a separate TI application or fee schedule -- confirmed by direct inspection of the current fillable PDF, which shows no distinct TI-only fee line anywhere in the Fee Schedule exhibit
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)Same combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing form used for all Guadalupe permit types; check 'Commercial' in the Building section and complete Use/Sq. Ft., # of Stories, Type(s) of Construction, and Occupancy Use(s) -- use the 'Tenant Improvement Sq. Ft.' field if the scope is a tenant improvement rather than new construction. Return with three (3) sets of plans to Town Hall or email to binspector@guadalupeaz.org
- RequiredSite PlanShowing setbacks and all existing and proposed structures, including items to remain or be removed
- RequiredConstruction Plans and Structural DetailsComplete construction drawing set; an electronic copy is preferred
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as residential/new construction; no separate commercial valuation table is published) | $50 (valuation $1-$500); $50 + $5 per additional $100 to $2,000; $150 + $21 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $850 + $19 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $1,450 + $10 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $2,150 + $8 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $6,000 + $6 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $9,700 + $4 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | From the Fee Schedule exhibit attached to the Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, adopted April 23, 2020 — the current fillable PDF. Show full citationHideFrom the Fee Schedule exhibit attached to the Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, adopted April 23, 2020 — the current fillable PDF. The same table governs residential and commercial construction alike and also covers tenant-improvement work entered under the form's 'Tenant Improvement Sq. Ft.' field. Note that the same fee table republished in the Town Code of Ordinances § 150.01(B) shows slightly different marginal per-$1,000 rates in several brackets. The figures here follow the Town's own attached Fee Schedule PDF; if the difference is material to your budget, confirm the rate with the Town before you submit. |
| For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both | Actual Costs | Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020), item 5; Show full citationHideTown of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020), item 5; actual costs include consultant fees plus Town administrative/overhead costs at $100/hour with a minimum charge of one hour or normal plan review fees, whichever is greater -- relevant to larger/more complex commercial submittals that may require an outside plan reviewer |
| Inspections outside normal business hours (minimum 2 hours) | $50 per hour | Or the total hourly cost to the Town, whichever is greater, per Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
| Reinspection fee | $50 per hour | Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans | $120 per hour | Town of Guadalupe Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) |
Sign Permit
VerifiedGuadalupe has no standalone Sign Permit application, checklist or dedicated fee page. Signage is handled on two separate tracks. On the construction and electrical side, the Town's combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing Permit Application has a dedicated '# of Electrical SIGNS' field in its Electrical section, billed under the same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for every other trade. On the zoning and placement side, Town Code Chapter 154 (Zoning), §§ 150.140 through 154.148, governs signage as an accessory use permitted on-site within every zoning district — residential, commercial C-1/C-2/C-M, and Planned Area Development — with billboard signs specifically requiring a Conditional Use Permit from the Town Council under §§ 154.147-154.148.
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Requirements
- There is no separate sign permit application — signs go on the Town's combined Building Permit Application, and an illuminated or electrical sign uses the Electrical section's “# of Electrical SIGNS” field. The fee is billed under the general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table (Fee Schedule exhibit, adopted April 23, 2020). Use the Town's current fillable PDF application, the same form used for its other permit types.
- On-premise (non-billboard) signage is governed by Town Code Chapter 154 Zoning, §§ 154.140-154.148 -- every district section reviewed (single-family residential §154.065, commercial C-1/C-2/C-M, and Planned Area Development) cross-references this same range for 'signing requirements,' confirming sign placement standards apply town-wide rather than only in commercial zones
- The dimensional standards in the general on-premise sign sections (§§ 154.140-154.146) — permitted area and height for a routine wall or monument sign — are not reproduced here. The section numbers and cross-reference language are confirmed from the Town's own zoning-district text, but the numbers themselves need to be read from the code. Open the Town's code library in an ordinary web browser, or ask the Building Safety Department for the permitted area and height for your sign type, before you order a sign.
- Billboards require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Guadalupe Town Council, filed on the 'Planning and Zoning Application for Variance, Conditional Use, or Zoning Change' form — the same form used for other zoning entitlements. Under § 154.147, a billboard must be more than 300 ft from an existing freeway, no larger than 300 sq ft of sign face area, no taller than 30 ft, and not within 200 ft of the property line of any parcel zoned to allow single-family residential use.
- Per § 154.148, the CUP fee for a billboard sign is a minimum of $5,000 or $5 per square foot of sign area, whichever is greater, in addition to any application fees, variance fees, building permit fees, and any other fees that may be required
- Complete/accepted Planning and Zoning applications (including a billboard CUP) must be submitted to the Town Clerk in final form no less than 30 days prior to the scheduled Town Council meeting at which they will be heard, and the applicant must attend all public hearings/meetings
Required documents
- RequiredTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application (Electrical section, '# of Electrical SIGNS' field)Combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing form; used for the construction/electrical permit for an illuminated or wired sign -- no separate sign-specific form exists
- OptionalPlanning and Zoning Application for Variance, Conditional Use, or Zoning ChangeRequired only for a billboard sign, which needs a Conditional Use Permit from the Town Council; not required for ordinary on-premise signage covered by the Building Permit Application's Electrical section
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1.00 to $500.00 (typical for a standard electrical/illuminated sign) | $50.00 | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 -- no dedicated sign fee line exists; billed via the '# of Electrical SIGNS' field under the general valuation table |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans | $120.00 per hour | Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 |
| Billboard Sign Conditional Use Permit fee | $5,000 minimum, or $5.00 per square foot of sign area, whichever is greater | Town Code of Ordinances § 154.148, Fees for Billboard Signs -- in addition to any application, variance, building permit, and other required fees; applies only to billboard signs, not ordinary on-premise signage |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Guadalupe has no municipal fire department of its own. As of October 2025, fire protection and emergency medical services for the Town are provided under contract by the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA), a multi-district Joint Powers Authority (JPA, established 2017, headquartered in Sun City West, AZ) that also serves the North County Fire & Medical District (Sun City West/Wittmann), South County Fire & Medical District (Sun Lakes/Tonopah), and Buckeye Valley Fire District. AFMA's Community Risk Management / Fire Prevention Division, not any Town of Guadalupe department, administers 2018 International Fire Code plan review and permitting for automatic fire sprinkler, standpipe, and fire alarm/detection systems within Guadalupe; the Town's own Building Permit Application and Fee Schedule (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) has no fire-sprinkler/alarm-specific fee line.
Verified 2026-08-04 · Source
Requirements
- Fire protection and EMS for the Town of Guadalupe is contracted to the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA), a Joint Powers Authority that began serving Guadalupe in October 2025 -- confirmed independently on both the Town's own Fire Department page and AFMA's own Authority Overview page, which lists Guadalupe among AFMA's served areas alongside Buckeye Valley, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Tonopah, and Wittmann
- Fire code enforcement, plan review, and permitting for automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire alarm/detection systems within Guadalupe are administered by AFMA's Community Risk Management / Fire Prevention Division under the 2018 International Fire Code as amended by AFMA (adopted via Resolution No. AF20-0922-1), not by the Town of Guadalupe's Building Safety Department
- New sprinkler/alarm installations require a plan-review consult scheduled through AFMA's online Appointment Scheduler / consultation request, followed by formal construction-plan review by the Community Risk Management Division before permit issuance
- Contractors performing ongoing inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) on installed fire/life-safety systems must electronically submit compliance reports through The Compliance Engine platform, per AFMA's Code Enforcement / Plans Review page
- The Town of Guadalupe's own Building Permit Application / Fee Schedule exhibit (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) contains no fire-sprinkler or fire-alarm-specific fee line -- AFMA, not the Town, reviews and permits these systems and bills for that review separately
- AFMA's Governing Board has adopted a fee schedule for Community Risk Management/prevention services generally, but no current fee-schedule document with dollar figures is published. The only fee-schedule PDF on afma.az.gov is the 2019 edition, and that document link no longer resolves — request current figures from AFMA directly.
Required documents
- RequiredAFMA Fire/Life-Safety System Plan Review RequestRequested via AFMA's online Appointment Scheduler / Fire Inspection or Plans Review Consult form before formal plan submittal
- RequiredFire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm System Plans and SpecificationsSubmitted to AFMA's Community Risk Management Division for formal construction-plan review against the 2018 IFC as amended by AFMA
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AFMA Fire Protection System Plan Review and Permit Fee (automatic sprinkler, standpipe, and fire alarm/detection systems) | Not published at a currently live URL | AFMA references an adopted Governing Board fee schedule for risk-management and prevention services on its Code Enforcement / Plans Review page, but the only fee-schedule PDF linked there no longer… Show full citationHideAFMA references an adopted Governing Board fee schedule for risk-management and prevention services on its Code Enforcement / Plans Review page, but the only fee-schedule PDF linked there no longer resolves and AFMA posts no replacement. Confirm current sprinkler and alarm plan-review and permit fees directly with AFMA's Community Risk Management Division, (623) 544-5400 or info@afma.az.gov, before budgeting a project. |
| Underlying Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Fee (if fire-system work is part of a larger Town-permitted construction project) | Same general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table used for Guadalupe's other permit types | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) -- the Town's own schedule has no fire-sprinkler/alarm line; Show full citationHideTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit (ADOPTED April 23, 2020) -- the Town's own schedule has no fire-sprinkler/alarm line; this row covers only the Town's building-permit fee for the surrounding construction project, separate from AFMA's own fire-system review/permit fee |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy
VerifiedGuadalupe publishes no separate Change of Use or Change of Occupancy permit application, checklist, or fee. The Town's Planning & Zoning applications list — Development Plan Review, Site Plan Review, Pre-Application Conference, General Plan Map/Text Amendment, Municipal Code Text Amendment, PAD Rezoning, Zoning District Map Amendment, Use Permit, Variance, Prop 207 Waiver, Minor Land Division, Zoning Verification, Large Animal Use Permit, Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration, Appeal, and Owner Verification — contains no certificate-of-occupancy or change-of-use product. A change in use or occupancy classification is processed on the Town's single combined Building Permit Application: check the applicable Residential or Commercial box and, where buildout is involved, fill in the form's 'Tenant Improvement Sq. Ft.' field. It is billed under the Town's general valuation-based Building Permit Fee table. Tenant improvement work has no separate Guadalupe permit either.
Verified 2026-08-04 · Source
Requirements
- No standalone Change of Use / Change of Occupancy permit product exists in Guadalupe -- confirmed against the Town's own Planning & Zoning Applications page, none of whose 15 listed application types is a Certificate-of-Occupancy or Change-of-Use/Occupancy application
- A change in a building or tenant space's use or occupancy is processed through the Town's single combined Building Permit Application — check the applicable Residential or Commercial box in the Building section, and use the generic 'Tenant Improvement Sq. Ft.' field if the change involves buildout.
- The resulting work, and any associated occupancy change, must conform to the Town's zoning ordinance in addition to Chapter 150 (Town Code § 150.02), and to the 2012 Uniform Building Code as adopted by the Town (Town Code § 150.01(A)), for the new use
- If the new use is not already permitted by right in the applicable zoning district, a separate Use Permit or Variance Application (from the Town's Planning & Zoning Applications page, requiring a Town Council public hearing) is a distinct, additional process from the building permit itself -- not a substitute 'change of use' product
- Certificate of Occupancy issuance follows the same Building Safety Department process as the Town's other permit types; copies of current Certificates of Occupancy can be requested from the Building Inspector (binspector@guadalupeaz.org, 480-505-5370)
Required documents
- RequiredPermit Application (Town of Guadalupe Building Safety Department)The same combined Building/Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing form Guadalupe uses for every permit type. Check the applicable Residential/Commercial box and, if buildout is involved, fill in the 'Tenant Improvement Sq. Ft.' field.
- OptionalUse Permit Application or Variance Request Application (Town of Guadalupe Planning & Zoning)Required only if the new use is not permitted by right in the applicable zoning district; a separate zoning-entitlement process from the building permit, requiring a Town Council public hearing
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (same table as new construction; applies only if the change of use involves construction/buildout work) | $50 (valuation $1-$500) up to $9,700 + $4 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 (full bracket table under residential-building-permit) | Town of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 -- neither that Fee Schedule exhibit nor the Town's Code of Ordinances carries a distinct 'change of… Show full citationHideTown of Guadalupe Building Permit Application, Fee Schedule exhibit, ADOPTED April 23, 2020 -- neither that Fee Schedule exhibit nor the Town's Code of Ordinances carries a distinct 'change of occupancy, no work proposed' fee line (unlike, for example, Apache Junction's $150 flat fee for that scenario). A pure change of use with zero construction work does not appear to have a dedicated billing mechanism on the Town's published fee schedule -- call the Town before applying. |
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