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Chino Valley building permits
VerifiedChino Valley, Arizona — as published 2026-07-29.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
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 (e.g., A.R.S. Title 9 for municipalities). The Town of Chino Valley's Development Services Department independently adopts and administers its own construction codes under Chapter 150 (Building Regulations; Construction) of the Chino Valley Town Code; it does not defer permitting to Yavapai County. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001, current version hosted on American Legal Publishing (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chinovalley).2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, E, G, I, and J, adopted by reference as the Town's building code (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments, currently in effect per the live code as last amended by Ordinance No. 2025-959 (passed 11-18-2025). Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A), amlegal.com (accessed 2026-07-06).2024 International Residential Code (IRC) for one- and two-family dwellings, including Appendices BB, BD, BF, BH, BO, CA, CB, CD, CE, and CF, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(B)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(B).2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC), including Appendices B and C, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(C)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(C).2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(D)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(D).2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices D and E, adopted by reference (§ 150.001(E)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(E).2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) — NOTE: unlike the other ICC codes, the Town's energy code has NOT been advanced to a newer edition; it remains the 2012 IECC (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(F)), with Town amendments including pre-approved alternative compliance paths (LEED, Energy Star, DOE Res-Check/Comm-Check) and administrative sections cross-referenced to the 2024 IBC. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(F); Town of Chino Valley Building Criteria handout (rev. 01/01/2026), which independently confirms '2012 International Energy Conservation Code' alongside the 2024-edition ICC set.2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), adopted by reference (§ 150.001(G)), with Town of Chino Valley amendments, for regulating repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to, and relocation of existing buildings. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(G).2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as published by the National Fire Protection Association, adopted by reference as the Town's standalone electrical code (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004), with Town of Chino Valley amendments (electrical code cycle is one edition behind the 2024 ICC set, consistent with typical Arizona NEC adoption lag). Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004.Fire protection systems are NOT independently regulated under the Town's IBC Chapter 9 — that chapter is deleted and replaced with a cross-reference requiring compliance with the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) and the International Fire Code as adopted and amended by CAFMA from time to time; the Chino Valley Building Official assists CAFMA with inspection, testing, and oversight of fire protection systems. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A) IBC Section 901 amendment.Accessibility requirements follow the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (U.S. Department of Justice) together with 2024 IBC Appendix E, per the Town's amendment to IBC Section 1102.1. Source: Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A).Manufactured homes and factory-built buildings: construction/installation standards are regulated by the State of Arizona (Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety / Office of Manufactured Housing); the Town issues a separate MFH Building Permit for placement, foundation, driveway, and site requirements, including a minimum 12-foot width, 400 sq ft of livable space, and a construction date after June 15, 1976 for used units. Source: Town of Chino Valley MFH Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026).
Permit types & fees
Residential Single-Family Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family residence construction in the Town of Chino Valley. Reviewed against the currently adopted 2024 IRC/IBC and Town of Chino Valley amendments (Chino Valley Town Code Chapter 150). Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe online portal.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new single-family residence construction within Chino Valley town limits
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IRC/IBC and Town of Chino Valley Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria (105 mph wind, Exposure C; Seismic Design Category C; 43 psf ground snow load; 18-inch frost depth)
- Complete detailed plan set required: foundation, floor, elevations, building sections, roof, braced wall lines, structural calculations if applicable, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical
- Truss calculations with layout sheet, completed REScheck, and Manuals S, J, and D required
- Structural plans for metal buildings and/or any single-story structure with walls higher than 10 feet (including RV garages) must be sealed by an engineer licensed by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
- Authorization to Construct Septic Permit from Yavapai County required (or a completed Residential Utilities Application if town services are available)
- Contractor State Bond Exemption required for job values over $50,000; owner/builders performing their own work must complete an 'Exempt from Licensing' form
- Submittal via the CitizenServe online portal (citizenserve.com/chinovalleyaz)
- Construction must begin within 180 days of permit issuance, with substantial progress demonstrated every 180 days thereafter or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Submitted through the CitizenServe online portal (citizenserve.com/chinovalleyaz)
- RequiredResidential Single-Family Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Town of Chino Valley Development Services checklist covering plan set, site plan, septic authorization, structural/truss calculations, REScheck, and Manuals S/J/D
- RequiredSite PlanAll existing/proposed structures, setbacks from property lines and other structures, easements, contours, lot dimensions, utility locations, well, septic tank, and leach lines
- RequiredConstruction Plan Set (foundation, floor, elevations, sections, roof, braced wall lines, structural/truss calculations, MEP)Uploaded to CitizenServe; structural plans for metal buildings or single-story structures with walls over 10 ft require an Arizona-registered engineer's seal
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Based (Single Family Residence) | Valuation set at $80.00 per square foot (Development Services: Building Valuation Table rate), then permit fee computed from the bracketed schedule: $91.14 base (valuation $0-$2,000); $160.59 + $21.27 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $603.04 + $15.34 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $977.69 + $10.63 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,509.50 + $8.51 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $4,912.06 + $7.21 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $8,515.13 + $4.78 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 (Resolution No. Show full citationHideTown of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 (Resolution No. 2026-1300), 'Development Services: Building' and 'Development Services: Building Valuation Table' sections; base rate and per-increment figures increase by CPI each year on July 1, starting in 2026 |
| Plan Review Fee (Single Family Residence) | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section; non-refundable deposit collected at submittal, balance/reconciliation at issuance |
| Additional Plan Review Required by Changes to Approved Plans | $50.00 per hour | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
Residential Accessory Structure / Remodel / Addition Permit
VerifiedRequired for accessory structures, remodels, and additions to existing one- and two-family dwellings in the Town of Chino Valley, reviewed against the currently adopted 2024 IRC/IBC and Town of Chino Valley amendments.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for residential accessory structures, remodels, and additions; not required for decks 30 inches or less above grade with under 120 sq ft of surface area, or retaining walls 32 inches or less in height (per Town's amended IBC/IRC § 105.2/R105.2)
- Complete detailed plan set required: foundation, floor, elevations, building sections, roof, braced wall lines, structural calculations if applicable, electrical, plumbing, mechanical if applicable
- Site plan showing all existing/proposed structures, setbacks, easements, lot dimensions, contours, utility locations, well, septic tank, and leach lines
- Existing septic plot plan required if a septic system already exists (obtained from Yavapai County Department of Environmental Services)
- Truss calculations with layout sheet; Manuals S, J, and D required
- Metal buildings and/or single-story structures with bearing walls exceeding 10 feet in height (including RV garages) require a separate braced-wall-line sheet with calculations sealed by an Arizona-licensed engineer
- Contractor State Bond Exemption required for job values over $50,000; owner/builders must complete an 'Exempt from Licensing' form
- Submittal via the CitizenServe online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Submitted through the CitizenServe online portal
- RequiredResidential Accessory Structure, Remodel & Addition Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Town of Chino Valley Development Services checklist
- RequiredSite PlanExisting/proposed structures, setbacks, easements, lot dimensions, contours, utility locations
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel or Addition — Valuation Based | Valuation set at $100.00 per square foot, fed into the bracketed Building Valuation Table fee schedule (same brackets as new construction: $91.14 base up to $8,515.13 + $4.78 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000) | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Conversion — Garage to Habitable | Valuation $60.00 per square foot | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Conversion — Patio to Habitable | Valuation $65.00 per square foot | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Storage Buildings/Sheds Larger Than 200 sq ft — Metal / Wood | Valuation $7.00 / $9.00 per square foot respectively | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Carports — Wood / Metal | Valuation $15.00 / $12.00 per square foot respectively | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Covered Decks — Wood / Metal; Decks (uncovered) | Valuation $20.00 / $17.00 per square foot (covered); $12.00 per square foot (uncovered decks) | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Patio Covers, Awnings, Porch, Patio, Canopies — Wood / Metal | Valuation $15.00 / $12.00 per square foot respectively | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Garages — Masonry, Metal, Wood | Valuation $20.00 per square foot | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Foundations Only | 25% of planned structure's full valuation | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 |
| Plan Review Fee (all valuation-based permit types) | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Chino Valley, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as adopted and amended as the Town's standalone electrical code (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004).
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for panel work, service changes, wiring, and other hard-wired electrical work
- Governed by the 2023 NEC as adopted by the Town of Chino Valley (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.004), which the Town designates as its own standalone 'Town of Chino Valley Electrical Code'
- Town amendments include a GFCI exception for dedicated 15-20 amp simplex receptacles serving a refrigerator/freezer, island/peninsula countertop receptacle placement rules, and tamper-resistant receptacle provisions
- Billed as a flat per-permit-type fee rather than valuation-based for typical scope
- Apply via the CitizenServe online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Specify 'electric only' subtype; submitted through CitizenServe
- RequiredElectrical Plan / Load CalculationPanel size/rating, circuit layout, grounding electrode system per NEC as adopted
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Fee (per permit type) | $110.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' flat-rate fees; billed per permit type (i.e., electrical-only scope billed separately from plumbing/mechanical scope on the same job) |
| Plan Review Fee (Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Fee) | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Chino Valley, governed by the 2024 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted and amended by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for water heater replacement, gas line work, fixture installation/relocation, and other plumbing system work
- Governed by the 2024 IPC as adopted by the Town of Chino Valley (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(E)), including Appendices D and E
- Water/sewer minimum burial depth amendments apply: exterior water supply piping 18 inches below grade; sewer lines to septic systems 18 inches below finished grade at the septic tank connection
- All dwelling units require a minimum of 2 exterior frost-free, anti-siphon hose bibs
- Billed as a flat per-permit-type fee rather than valuation-based for typical scope
- Apply via the CitizenServe online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Specify 'plumbing only' subtype; submitted through CitizenServe
- RequiredPlumbing Plan / Fixture LayoutWater service line sizing, fixture counts, gas piping schematic with BTU ratings where gas is involved
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Fee (per permit type) | $110.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' flat-rate fees |
| Plan Review Fee (Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Fee) | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installations in the Town of Chino Valley, governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted and amended by the Town.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation, replacement, or relocation of HVAC equipment, furnaces, fireplaces/free-standing stoves, and ventilation systems
- Governed by the 2024 IMC as adopted by the Town of Chino Valley (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(D)), including Appendix A
- Factory-built fireplaces must comply with 40 CFR 60, Subpart AAA (revised March 16, 2015)
- Fireplaces/free-standing stoves (excluding new construction, which is covered under the primary building permit) are billed as a distinct flat fee
- Apply via the CitizenServe online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Specify 'mechanical only' or 'fireplace-freestanding/woodstove' subtype; submitted through CitizenServe
- RequiredMechanical PlanHVAC equipment locations, combustion air provisions, exhaust/ventilation ducting, and manufacturer specifications for all mechanical equipment and fireplaces
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Fee (per permit type) | $110.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' flat-rate fees |
| Fireplaces/Free Standing Stoves | $95.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026; excludes new construction (covered under the primary building permit fee) |
| Plan Review Fee (Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Fee / Fireplaces) | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section |
Roof Structure Replacement Permit
VerifiedRequired for roof structure replacement in the Town of Chino Valley, billed as a flat fee separate from the general valuation-based building permit fee schedule.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for roof structure replacement
- Governed by the 2024 IBC/IRC roofing provisions as adopted and amended by the Town of Chino Valley, including deck-sheathing requirements for concrete/clay tile, metal panels/shingles, and wood shingles/shakes (solid sheathing required in all cases per the Town's code amendments)
- Billed as a flat per-roof fee rather than valuation-based
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Submitted through the CitizenServe online portal
- RequiredRoof Plan / Material ListingExisting framing, square footage, existing and proposed material/weight, sheathing, and roof slope classification
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Structure Replacement | $180.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' flat-rate fees |
| Plan Review Fee (Roof Structure Replacement) | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section |
Solar Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of ground-mount or roof-mount residential solar photovoltaic systems in the Town of Chino Valley, billed as a flat per-system fee with no plan review fee.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Governed by the 2024 IBC/IRC and the Town's electrical code (2023 NEC) as adopted and amended
- Detailed set of solar plans drawn to scale required, including panel layout and access requirements specified in International Fire Code Section 605
- Set of specifications from the solar panel manufacturer required
- Site plan showing all existing/proposed panels, structures, setbacks, easements, contours, lot dimensions, and utility locations
- Structural engineering required for all roof-mount installations on manufactured homes
- Contractor State Bond Exemption required for job values over $50,000
- Apply via the CitizenServe online portal
Required documents
- RequiredSolar Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Town of Chino Valley Development Services checklist for solar-specific submittal requirements
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Specify 'Solar' subtype; submitted through CitizenServe
- RequiredSolar Panel Manufacturer SpecificationsCut sheets/specifications from the panel manufacturer
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar — Ground Mount | $220.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 — 'No plan review fee' per the schedule's own notes column |
| Solar — Roof Mount | $220.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 — 'No plan review fee' |
| Solar — Labor Values Under $5,000 | $220.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 — 'No plan review fee' |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of any residential or commercial structure in the Town of Chino Valley, billed as a flat fee by occupancy type with no plan review fee.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required before demolishing a residential or commercial structure within Chino Valley town limits
- Site plan required showing the building to be demolished and other existing structures on the parcel
- Apply via the CitizenServe online portal
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Submitted through the CitizenServe online portal
- RequiredSite PlanShowing the structure(s) to be demolished and remaining structures on the parcel
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition — Residential | $100.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 — 'No plan review fee' |
| Demolition — Commercial | $100.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 — 'No plan review fee' |
Manufactured Home (MFH) Building Permit
VerifiedRequired for placement/installation of a manufactured or factory-built home in the Town of Chino Valley. Construction/installation standards are regulated by the State of Arizona (Dept. of Fire, Building and Life Safety); the Town issues its own placement permit covering site work, foundation/tie-down, driveway, and zoning compliance, billed as a distinct flat fee package.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
Requirements
- MFH installers must hold an Installer's License from the Arizona Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety covering Mobile/Factory Built Buildings, plus a Town of Chino Valley business license
- All subcontractors must be listed with their Registrar of Contractors and Town of Chino Valley license numbers
- Used manufactured homes require a copy of title/registration proving manufacturer, size, VIN, and year of construction; homes must have a minimum width of 12 feet, minimum 400 sq ft of livable space, and be manufactured after June 15, 1976
- Site plan required showing distances to other structures/property lines (and, if in a park, distances to adjacent manufactured homes on both sides)
- Authorization to Construct Septic Permit from Yavapai County required for new homes (or a completed Residential Utilities Application if town services are available; existing septic approval for replacement homes)
- Completed Proposed Driveway Plan required for new home placements
- Construction/placement must begin within 180 days of permit issuance, with substantial progress every 180 days thereafter or the permit expires
Required documents
- RequiredMFH Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Town of Chino Valley Development Services checklist specific to manufactured/factory-built home placement
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Submitted through the CitizenServe online portal
- RequiredManufactured Home Contractors Required Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Lists required licensed-contractor categories for MFH installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Home Permit Fee (non-refundable) | $700.00 | Town of Chino Valley MFH Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026); includes 3 inspections |
| Driveway Permit Fee | $30.00 | Town of Chino Valley MFH Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026), submitted alongside the $700 MFH fee |
| Additional Inspection (beyond the 3 included) | $140.00 re-inspection fee per additional inspection | Town of Chino Valley MFH Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026) |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedThe Town of Chino Valley has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line — neither the Town's Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 03-01-2026) nor the Building Division page contains an EV-specific application, checklist, or fee. An EVSE circuit installation is billed under the Town's flat-rate Electrical Permit fee, governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code as adopted (Chino Valley Town Code Section 150.004).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for EVSE circuit installation, alteration, or repair work in the Town of Chino Valley
- Governed by the 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as adopted and amended as the Town's standalone electrical code (Town Code Section 150.004)
- No EV-charger-specific application, checklist, or fee line was located; apply using the Town's standard electrical permit process
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationTown of Chino Valley Development Services electrical permit application; EVSE circuit work is submitted under this application type
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Fee (per permit type -- electrical) | $110.00 | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' flat-rate fees; the schedule contains no separate EV charger/EVSE line item |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section |
Sign Permit (Permanent and Temporary Signs)
VerifiedRequired for the construction, installation, attachment, placement, or alteration of any non-exempt commercial or business sign in the Town of Chino Valley, governed by Chapter 154 (Unified Development Ordinance), Article 4.21 (Sign Regulations). Reviewed by the Development Services Department; permanent and temporary signs are distinct application/fee tracks.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Sign permit required before constructing, installing, attaching, placing, painting, relocating, or otherwise maintaining any non-exempt sign in the Town (UDO § 4.21.2(A))
- No more than 2 exempt signs (window signs in commercial districts, small non-commercial directional A-frames, government signs, etc.) may exist per business/residential lot without a permit (UDO § 4.21.2(G)); all other signs require a permit
- Application must include: Yavapai County Assessor's parcel number; street address/legal description and dimensions of the property; property owner/agent name, address, and phone; applicant/agent signature; inventory of all existing signs on the property; fully dimensioned plans/elevations showing placement relative to property lines and public rights-of-way; structural detail (connections, supports, footings, materials); type/placement/strength of illumination and electrical permit information if illuminated (UDO § 4.21.2(D))
- Valid Chino Valley Business License required for permanent sign permit applications (per the Town's Sign Permit Checklist)
- No application accepted without full payment of all required fees (UDO § 4.21.2(D))
- Temporary sign permits are valid for a maximum of 6 months, are not renewable, and the temporary sign must be removed once the business's permanent sign is installed or the 6 months elapses, whichever is first (UDO § 4.21.2(F)); businesses are limited to 48 total sq ft of temporary signage per the Town's Temporary Sign Permit Application
- Special event (promotional) and auxiliary signs do not require a temporary sign permit but are separately restricted (UDO § 4.21.2(F)(4), (H))
- Freestanding signs require structural information/detailed plans with the application
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ChecklistTown of Chino Valley Development Services checklist covering site plan (sign inventory), sign drawing/picture, and (for permanent signs) a valid Town business license
- OptionalPermanent Sign Permit ApplicationBusiness/owner/contractor information, sign type (building-mounted, freestanding, illuminated, other), proposed and existing sign dimensions, sign height, linear feet of front wall
- OptionalTemporary Sign Permit ApplicationBusiness information, type of temporary sign (banner or A-frame), date and length of placement (max 6 months), proposed sign dimensions (max 48 sq ft total)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Signs - Permanent | $125.00 per sign | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Planning' section (authorized under Resolution 2025-1282, carried forward unchanged into the current 03-01-2026 schedule). Show full citationHideTown of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Planning' section (authorized under Resolution 2025-1282, carried forward unchanged into the current 03-01-2026 schedule). Note a conflict within the Town's own documents: its undated, apparently older Sign Permit Checklist/Application forms state a '$100.00 one time fee' for permanent signs, while the current Consolidated Fee Schedule reads $125.00. The $125.00 figure is the more recently effective one and is the one that governs here. |
| Signs - Temporary | $5.00 per month | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Planning' section (Resolution 2025-1282). Show full citationHideTown of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Planning' section (Resolution 2025-1282). The Town's own Sign Permit Checklist states '$5.00 fee per sign' for temporary signs (consistent in amount, though described as per-sign rather than per-month) — permits last up to 6 months per that same checklist and UDO § 4.21.2(F)(1) |
Fire Sprinkler System Permit (CAFMA)
VerifiedRequired for installation, modification, or demolition of automatic fire sprinkler systems (commercial or residential) serving property within the Town of Chino Valley. Chino Valley's own IBC Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is deleted and cross-referenced entirely to the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), the regional fire authority formed by an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Chino Valley Fire District and the Central Yavapai Fire District under A.R.S. § 48-805.01 (effective July 1, 2016). CAFMA's Fire Prevention Division — not the Town's Building Division — accepts plans, issues the permit, collects the fee, and performs inspections.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Plans and specifications must be submitted directly to the CAFMA Fire Prevention Division (four sets, or per CAFMA's current submittal portal) — not to the Town's Building Division — for all automatic fire sprinkler systems
- Sprinkler system plans must bear the review certification and signature of a minimum Level III NICET Certified Engineering Technician or a Fire Protection Engineer's stamp, plus a current Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license
- Permits are valid for 180 days from approval; extensions may be granted in writing before expiration; after 365 days from original issuance a new permit is required
- Applicable fees must be paid at the time plans are submitted; the fee includes the specified inspections
- Governed by CAFMA's adopted International Fire Code (2024 IFC per CAFMA's current local amendments; the 2018 IFC-based Construction Guidelines remain CAFMA's detailed technical reference)
- Chino Valley's own IRC §§ R309.1/R309.2 (Townhouse and One/Two-Family Automatic Sprinkler Systems) are deleted in their entirety — where a residential sprinkler system is otherwise required, it must instead meet Arizona state statute and CAFMA requirements directly (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(B) amendment)
- 24 hours' advance notice (more for large/complex systems) required to schedule a CAFMA inspection
Required documents
- RequiredCAFMA Fire Protection System Permit ApplicationSubmitted through CAFMA's SmartGov online portal (Forms and Permits) or in person at CAFMA Administrative Headquarters, 8603 E. Eastridge Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ
- RequiredFire Sprinkler System Plans / Hydraulic CalculationsShop drawings, product data, hydraulic calculations, and specification sheets bearing a NICET Level III technician's or Fire Protection Engineer's stamp plus current AZ ROC license
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Fire Sprinkler System (new installation) | $683.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 (adopted per A.R.S. § 48-805(B)(13)) — the current schedule linked live from cazfire.gov's 'Fire Code and Fees' page. This fee table's rows scramble when the PDF is copy-pasted, so read the figures from the page as published |
| Residential Fire Sprinkler System (new installation) | $458.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022. Excludes listed NFPA 13D single-family residential pump & tank systems, which fall under the separate Water Tank for Private Fire Protection fee ($209) |
| Commercial Fire Sprinkler Modification | $433.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 |
| Residential Fire Sprinkler Modification | $333.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 |
| Fire Protection System Demolition | $258.00 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022; covers all fire protection systems including sprinklers and alarms |
| Plan Review Resubmittal | $108.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 |
| Reinspection (failed / failure to install per plans / failure to pretest / no-show) | $125.00 per inspection | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 |
Fire Alarm System Permit (CAFMA)
VerifiedRequired for installation or modification of fire detection/alarm systems serving property within the Town of Chino Valley. Like fire sprinkler systems, this permit is issued and inspected by the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) — not the Town's Building Division — under CAFMA's own separate fee, submittal, and inspection track distinct from fire sprinkler permits.
Verified 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- Plans and specifications must be submitted directly to the CAFMA Fire Prevention Division for all fire detection and alarm systems
- Fire alarm system plans must bear the review certification and signature of a minimum Level III NICET Technician or a Fire Protection Engineer's stamp, plus a current Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license
- Permits are valid for 180 days from approval; after 365 days from original issuance a new permit is required
- Applicable fees must be paid at the time plans are submitted; the fee includes the specified inspections
- 24 hours' advance notice required to schedule a CAFMA inspection
Required documents
- RequiredCAFMA Fire Protection System Permit ApplicationSubmitted through CAFMA's SmartGov online portal (Forms and Permits) or in person at CAFMA Administrative Headquarters, 8603 E. Eastridge Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ
- RequiredFire Alarm System PlansDevice layout, wiring/riser diagrams, battery/standby calculations, and specification sheets bearing a NICET Level III technician's or Fire Protection Engineer's stamp plus current AZ ROC license
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Alarm (new installation) | $483.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 (adopted per A.R.S. § 48-805(B)(13)). This fee table's rows scramble in a copy-paste, so read the figures from the page as published |
| Fire Alarm Modification | $308.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 |
| Fire Protection System Demolition | $258.00 per submittal | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022; covers all fire protection systems including sprinklers and alarms |
| Plan Review Resubmittal | $108.00 per submittal (base fee, up to 10,000 sq ft; +$0.03 per sq ft over 10,000) | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 |
| Reinspection (failed / failure to install per plans / failure to pretest / no-show) | $125.00 per inspection | CAFMA Fee Schedule, effective 06/27/2022 |
Commercial Building Permit (New Structure)
Required for new commercial structures in the Town of Chino Valley, reviewed against the currently adopted 2024 IBC/IRC/IFGC/IMC/IPC, 2012 IECC, and 2023 NEC plus Town amendments (Chino Valley Town Code Chapter 150). Applications are submitted through the CitizenServe online portal. Tenant-improvement work is NOT a separate permit process -- the Town's Commercial Tenant Improvement (T.I.) Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026) requires the identical submittal package (same plan set, site plan, septic authorization, ADOT/driveway requirement, codes, 180-day construction-start clock) as this Commercial New Structure checklist, word-for-word. The one place T.I. is treated distinctly is the Consolidated Fee Schedule, which publishes a specific Tenant Improvements valuation rate ($14.00/sq ft); no equivalent fixed per-square-foot valuation rate is published anywhere in that schedule for general new commercial construction (unlike Single Family Residence at $80.00/sq ft), which is a genuine, confirmed gap rather than an assumption.
Reviewed 2026-08-03 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial structure construction within Chino Valley town limits, submitted via the CitizenServe online portal (citizenserve.com/chinovalleyaz)
- State Bond Exemption required for job values over $50,000 (or a completed 'Exempt from Licensing' form for an owner/builder performing the work)
- Complete building plan set required: foundation, floor, elevations, building sections, roof, braced wall lines, structural calculations and details, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and landscape plans, uploaded to CitizenServe
- Site/Plot Plan showing all existing and proposed structures, parking calculations and layout (on- and off-site), adjacent streets, setbacks, easements, lot dimensions, utility locations, well, septic tank, leach lines, site access (vehicular, pedestrian, service), and existing/proposed landscape areas
- Authorization to Construct Septic Permit from Yavapai County, or proof of an existing septic system showing placement of the new building(s)/addition(s); a completed Town utilities application instead if town services are available
- Grading & Drainage Plans if applicable (existing/proposed contours, septic/sewer, site drainage, detention ponds, new curb cuts, elevations and cross-section drawings for any grading/fill activity)
- Water Resource Data (location of private well, or indicate service by the City of Prescott; water budget if applicable)
- Approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) for projects on State Route 89; a completed Driveway Application if ADOT approval is not required
- Plans must comply with the 2024 IBC/IRC/IFGC/IMC/IPC, 2012 IECC, 2023 NEC, and the Town's Building Criteria (105 mph 3-second-gust wind speed, Exposure Category C; 30 psf non-reducible roof snow load / 43 psf reducible ground snow load; Seismic Design Category C; 18-inch frost line depth)
- Construction must begin within 180 days of permit issuance, with substantial progress demonstrated every 180 days thereafter or the permit expires
- Final inspection requires multi-department sign-off (Public Works, Yavapai County Health Department, Engineering, Fire Official, Zoning Official) on the Commercial Final Inspection Sign-off Sheet before the Building Official issues a Certificate of Occupancy
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (rev. 01/01/2026)Submitted through the CitizenServe online portal (citizenserve.com/chinovalleyaz)
- RequiredCommercial New Structure Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Town of Chino Valley Development Services checklist covering the plan set, site/plot plan, septic authorization, grading/drainage, water resource data, and ADOT/driveway requirements
- RequiredConstruction Plan Set (foundation, floor, elevations, sections, roof, braced wall lines, structural calculations/details, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, landscape)Uploaded to CitizenServe
- RequiredSite/Plot PlanExisting/proposed structures, parking calculations and layout, setbacks, easements, utility locations, septic, site access, landscape areas
- RequiredAuthorization to Construct Septic Permit (Yavapai County) or Town Utilities ApplicationSeptic authorization/proof of existing system, or a completed town utilities application if town sewer service is available
- RequiredWater Resource DataPrivate well location, or confirmation of City of Prescott water service; water budget if applicable
- RequiredADOT Approval or Driveway ApplicationADOT approval required only for State Route 89 frontage; otherwise a completed Driveway Application
- OptionalGrading & Drainage PlansRequired only if the project involves grading/fill activity, new curb cuts, or detention ponds
- RequiredCommercial Final Inspection Sign-off Sheet (rev. July 2018)Completed by Public Works, Yavapai County Health Department, Engineering, Fire Official, and Zoning Official; presented to the Building Inspector at final inspection
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Valuation Based (Building Valuation Table bracket schedule) | $91.14 base (project valuation $0-$500); $91.14 + $4.63 per additional $100 to $2,000; $160.59 + $21.27 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $603.04 + $15.34 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $977.69 + $10.63 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,509.50 + $8.51 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $4,912.06 + $7.21 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $8,515.13 + $4.78 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 -- applied against the project's declared construction valuation | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 (Resolution No. Show full citationHideTown of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026 (Resolution No. 2026-1300), 'Development Services: Building Valuation Table' section -- this bracket schedule is the town-wide fee mechanism for all valuation-based building permits. Note a genuine gap: unlike Single Family Residence and most other categories on the same 'Building Fees - Valuation Based' page, there is NO line item assigning a fixed per-square-foot assumed valuation rate to general new commercial structures -- only 'Tenant Improvements' ($14.00/sq ft) appears as a commercial-adjacent category. How the Building Division determines declared valuation for ground-up commercial construction (contractor bid, appraisal, or another method) is not stated in any published document. Base rate and per-increment figures increase by CPI each year on July 1, starting in 2026. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the calculated Building Permit Fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section. Show full citationHideTown of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Plan Review' section. Every one of the ~25 listed building-permit categories (Single Family Residence, Tenant Improvements, Commercial Hoods, Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical, etc.) is charged Plan Review at a uniform 65% rate; no line item is explicitly labeled 'Commercial New Structure,' so 65% here is an inference from that uniform published pattern, not a category the schedule names directly. |
| Tenant Improvement Valuation Rate (applies instead of the general bracket schedule when the scope is a T.I., not new construction) | $14.00 per square foot valuation; Plan Review 65% of the resulting permit fee | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' and 'Plan Review' sections. Show full citationHideTown of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' and 'Plan Review' sections. This is the only place the fee schedule distinguishes Tenant Improvement work from general commercial construction -- the T.I. submittal checklist itself is identical to the New Structure checklist. |
| Commercial Hoods (Type 1 and 2) — flat fee, if applicable | $220.00 for the first hood; $110.00 per each additional hood | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Building' Flat Rate section; Plan Review for this line item is also 65% of the fee. |
Certificate of Occupancy / Change of Occupancy
The Town of Chino Valley has no distinct, standalone 'Change of Use' or 'Certificate of Occupancy' permit application, checklist, or fee separate from its standard commercial building permit process. The Town's Forms page lists no such checklist among its 30 documents, and the Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 03-01-2026) contains zero line items for 'occupancy' or 'certificate' anywhere in its text. Certificate of Occupancy issuance is instead a procedural step embedded in the Town's amended IBC Sections 111.2 (Certificate Issued) and 111.3 (Temporary Occupancy) (Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A)), and a change-of-occupancy classification change is governed by the Town's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (§ 150.001(G)) -- whichever underlying commercial building permit applies (New Structure or Tenant Improvement) carries the Certificate of Occupancy as its closing deliverable.
Reviewed 2026-07-23 · Source
Requirements
- No separate Change of Use or Certificate of Occupancy permit application exists; the underlying scope of work determines which building permit checklist applies -- Commercial Tenant Improvement (for a new tenant/occupancy classification change with interior remodel work) or Commercial New Structure (for new construction)
- Per Chino Valley Town Code § 150.001(A) (amended IBC § 111.2), after the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the Town's adopted codes or other applicable laws, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy
- Per § 150.001(A) (amended IBC § 111.3), the Building Official is authorized to issue a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy before completion of the entire scope of work, provided the occupied portion is safe and poses no threat to workers or the public
- A change of occupancy classification (e.g., a new tenant with a different use group) is regulated under the Town's adopted 2024 International Existing Building Code (§ 150.001(G)), which may trigger upgrade requirements depending on the change in occupancy classification and relative hazard
- Final Certificate of Occupancy issuance requires sign-off from multiple departments/agencies via the Commercial Final Inspection Sign-off Sheet: Public Works, Yavapai County Health Department, Engineering, Fire Official (CAFMA), and Zoning Official
- A Chino Valley Business License (Initial General Business License, $85.00) is required to operate at a commercial location and is a practical companion step to a change-of-occupancy/new-tenant Certificate of Occupancy, though it is issued by the Town Clerk's office as a separate process from the building permit/CO itself
- A Zoning Verification Letter ($200.00, Development Services: Planning) is available as an optional precursor step to confirm a proposed use is allowed under current zoning before applying for the underlying building permit
Required documents
- OptionalCommercial Tenant Improvement (T.I.) Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Applies when a change of occupancy/new tenant involves interior remodel work; this permit's final inspection and Building Official sign-off is what produces the Certificate of Occupancy
- OptionalCommercial New Structure Building Permit Application Checklist (rev. 01/01/2026)Applies when the change of occupancy is tied to new construction rather than an existing building
- RequiredCommercial Final Inspection Sign-off Sheet (rev. July 2018)Routes final inspection approval through Public Works, Yavapai County Health Dept, Engineering, Fire Official (CAFMA), and Zoning Official before the Building Official issues the Certificate of Occupancy
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy (no distinct fee) | No separate fee line item exists; CO issuance is bundled into whichever underlying building permit fee applies | Confirmed by full-text review of the Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule (effective 03-01-2026) -- zero matches for 'occupancy' or 'certificate' anywhere in the document |
| Zoning Verification Letter (optional precursor) | $200.00 per letter | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Development Services: Planning' section |
| Initial General Business License (Town Clerk, companion process) | $85.00 per application (includes initial year and one-time application processing) | Town of Chino Valley Consolidated Fee Schedule, effective 03-01-2026, 'Town Clerk: Business License' section. Renewal is $50.00 per year |
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