Change of Occupancy Permit in Taylor, Arizona

Taylor requires a change of occupancy permit for: First check with the planning department and the fire department to find out whether the change is allowable and whether the building will meet fire department requirements — the Town's handout warns there is no use pursuing a permit if the project would not be allowed anyway; A Change of Occupancy Permit is a building permit. Three sets of building plans are required to process it; plans are turned in and plan check fees paid at the Development Services Center, where a case number is assigned to track the permit; Plans must be neatly drawn and to scale and must show existing conditions as well as proposed changes (IBC Section 106); Site plan: size of the building and its location relative to property lines and streets, relative elevation dimensions showing grade changes, other structures on the property, paved driveways and parking, landscaping, and a north arrow; Floor plan for each level: overall building size and evidence of compliance with IBC Chapter 5 for allowable height and area; proposed use and dimensions of each room; window sizes and how windows open; size of exit doors, direction of door swing, door hardware, steps at doors and glass panels in doors; stairways and landings inside and outside; restroom sizes and fixture quantities complying with the proposed use and ADA; any electrical changes; mechanical unit sizes and outside air calculations; A change of occupancy resulting in any increase in demand for fossil fuel or electrical energy must comply with the International Energy Conservation Code; Where electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical changes are deemed significant or deficient, a specific plan sheet may be required showing how code compliance is achieved; Simple tenant change (new tenant, same occupancy classification, no changes requiring a tenant improvement permit): a sketch of the floor plan showing an accessible counter 34 to 38 inches high, 36 inches long and 12 inches wide, a water cooler and a fire extinguisher, plus a completed Building Permit Application; Building Department inspections require a minimum of 24 hours' notice and are scheduled by calling 928-536-7366. If your project isn't listed, confirm with Town of Taylor Building / Zoning Department (Development Services Department) at 928-536-7366 before starting work.

The Town publishes no line item named 'Change of Occupancy'. Because the handout states it is a building permit, the applicable basis in the Town Fee Schedule effective April 5, 2025 is the Commercial/Industrial building permit fee calculated at a 75% Building Code Valuation Regional Modifier plus plan review at 50% of the building permit fee. A simple tenant change with no occupancy classification change carries a $25 fee that includes a Building Department inspection, per the Town's new-tenant handout. Confirm both with the Building/Zoning Department at 928-536-7366.

Taylor does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact Town of Taylor Building / Zoning Department (Development Services Department) at 928-536-7366 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Building Permit Application; Three sets of building plans (site plan and floor plans). Depending on your project, Taylor may also ask for: Change of Occupancy Information handout. See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Taylor requires 2 inspection(s) for a change of occupancy permit, in order: Building Department inspection of the place of business, Re-inspection. Schedule each through Town of Taylor Building / Zoning Department (Development Services Department) (928-536-7366).

Apply through Town of Taylor Building / Zoning Department (Development Services Department) at Taylor Town Hall, 425 Papermill Road (P.O. Box 158), Taylor, AZ 85939. Phone: 928-536-7366, email: geri@tayloraz.gov. Office hours: Town Hall is currently open Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (closed Fridays and all major holidays), per the Town's current live website. An older (2014) Town of Taylor 'Homeowner's Guide to Permits' handout lists Development Services Department hours as Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; the Town Hall-wide 4-day/10-hour schedule on the current tayloraz.gov site is treated as the more current figure for permit-counter purposes. The single Building Official/Zoning Administrator position (reporting directly to the Town Manager as part of the executive leadership team, per the Town's 2024 AZBO job posting) administers both building permits and zoning/planning for the Town.. Official information: https://www.tayloraz.gov/departments/building/.

Yes. The Town of Taylor Building/Zoning Department's Change of Occupancy handout states that whenever the use of any part of a building changes from one occupancy classification to another as classified in the International Building Code, a Change of Occupancy Permit is required, citing IBC Chapter 3 and Section 110.1. The permit is a building permit and requires three sets of building plans. A new tenant taking over a space with the same occupancy classification and no tenant improvement work instead files a simple tenant change.

Three sets of building plans, drawn to scale and showing existing conditions as well as proposed changes. A site plan showing building size and location relative to property lines and streets, elevation dimensions for grade changes, other structures, paved driveways and parking, landscaping and a north arrow. A floor plan for each level showing compliance with IBC Chapter 5 for allowable height and area, the proposed use and dimensions of each room, window sizes and operation, exit door sizes and swing, hardware, steps and glazing, stairways and landings, restroom sizes and fixture quantities meeting ADA, electrical changes, and mechanical unit sizes with outside air calculations.