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Jerome building permits
VerifiedJerome, Arizona — as published 2026-08-04.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Codes adopted
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the Town of Jerome. Reviewed against the 2012 IRC as adopted by the Town. Because the entire town lies within the Historic Overlay District, new construction must first receive Design Review Board approval (Zoning Ordinance Section 304) before a building permit application can be submitted to the Building Inspector.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board approval required BEFORE building permit submittal — the Historic Overlay District covers the Town's entire corporate limits (Zoning Ordinance Section 511.C), and 'new structures' are explicitly listed among projects requiring full Board review (Section 304.B.6)
- Building permit application, plot plan (drawn to scale, showing existing structures, north arrow, general slope of land, distances between buildings), Valid Contractor's License form (or Owner-Builder/Owner-Developer exemption statement under A.R.S. § 32-1121), and Plan Approval Agreement must be filed with the Building Inspector after Design Review approval
- Two sets of full building plans required, minimum 18-by-24-inch paper, 1/4-inch-per-foot scale, showing floor plan, electrical plan, foundation plan, floor framing plan, roof framing layout, and a cross-section of materials from foundation through roof
- Plans reviewed against the 2012 IRC (Resolution 545) and 2012 IBC (Resolution 544) as adopted by the Town
- Progress requiring an inspection must occur at least every six months or the permit becomes invalid
- Commercial zoning requires commercially licensed contractors; owner-occupants may self-perform under the A.R.S. § 32-1121 Item 5 owner-builder exemption if the structure is not for sale/rent within one year
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Jerome Building Permit Application (fillable PDF), filed at Town Hall (PO Box 335 / 600 Clark St.) only after Design Review Board and/or Zoning Administrator approval
- RequiredDesign Review Application / General Land Use ApplicationFiled with the Zoning Administrator, forwarded to the Design Review Board; must include written narrative, plot plan/site layout to scale, elevations of all sides, photographs of existing structures and adjoining properties, material and color samples, tree/natural-feature locations, utility locations, stormwater disposal method, fire sprinkler/safety components, landscape plan, and lighting plan
- RequiredValid Contractor's License Form / Owner-Builder Exemption StatementCompleted per A.R.S. § 32-1121 (owner-builder) or § 32-1169 (licensed contractor) as applicable
- RequiredPlot PlanScale drawing of the property showing existing buildings, sheds, porches, north arrow, general slope of land, and distances between buildings and proposed construction
- RequiredFull Building Plans (2 sets)Minimum 18-by-24-inch paper, 1/4-inch-per-foot scale; floor plan, electrical plan, foundation plan, floor framing plan, roof framing layout, and cross-section from foundation through roof
- RequiredPlan Approval AgreementSigned agreement to abide by plans as checked and approved by the Building Inspector
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Schedule A-1) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation); $50.00 + $2.75 per additional $100 to $2,000; $91.25 + $12.50 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $378.75 + $9.00 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $603.75 + $6.25 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $916.25 + $5.00 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $2,916.25 + $4.25 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $5,041.25 + $2.75 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, current as of July 1, 2026 |
| Design Review Board Fee — New Construction of Residential Buildings | $250 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule (Design Review Board section); paid in addition to the building permit fee, non-refundable, mandatory prerequisite for the entire town |
| Additional Plan Review (changes/revisions) | $50.00 per hour (minimum half hour) | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
| Reinspection Fee (Administrative Code Section 108.8) | $50.00 per hour | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic installations in the Town of Jerome. Because the Historic Overlay District covers the Town's entire corporate limits (Zoning Ordinance Section 511.C), solar installations on new construction must additionally comply with the Town's dedicated 'Solar Energy System Design Guidelines' (approved by Town Council, June 2015), which apply U.S. Department of the Interior best practices for solar on historic buildings (Zoning Ordinance Section 304.H.1.m) as part of the mandatory Design Review Board review. Billed under the same Schedule A-1 valuation-based Building Permit Fee as other construction; Arizona A.R.S. § 9-468 separately caps municipal solar permit/plan-check fees at the actual cost of issuing the permit statewide.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board approval required BEFORE building permit submittal, per the Town-wide Historic Overlay District (Zoning Ordinance Section 511.C); solar installations are reviewed against the Town's 'Solar Energy System Design Guidelines' (approved June 2015) under Section 304.H.1.m, which apply Department of the Interior best practices for solar equipment visible on or near historic structures
- Building permit application, plot plan, Valid Contractor's License form (or A.R.S. § 32-1121 owner-builder exemption), and Plan Approval Agreement filed with the Building Inspector after Design Review approval
- Panel layout, racking/mounting details, and roof or ground-mount structural connection details included in the plan set submitted for Design Review and building-permit plan check
- Electrical interconnection work reviewed against the Town's adopted National Electrical Code edition and inspected by the Town's own Building Inspector (Jerome runs its own building department; it does not defer electrical trade permitting to Yavapai County)
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468 (statewide Arizona solar-permit statute), the Town may not charge a solar permit/plan-check fee exceeding the actual cost of issuing the permit, must provide a written itemized cost breakdown on request, and may not require an engineering stamp without providing a written explanation of why one is necessary
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Jerome Building Permit Application (fillable PDF), filed at Town Hall only after Design Review Board and/or Zoning Administrator approval
- RequiredDesign Review Application / General Land Use ApplicationFiled with the Zoning Administrator; for solar, reviewed against the Town's Solar Energy System Design Guidelines (June 2015) in addition to the standard Design Review criteria
- RequiredSolar Plan Set (panel layout, racking/mounting details, one-line electrical diagram)Panel/array location, mounting/racking attachment details, and electrical interconnection information sufficient for both Design Review (visual/historic-compatibility) and Building Inspector (structural/electrical) review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Schedule A-1) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation); $50.00 + $2.75 per additional $100 to $2,000; $91.25 + $12.50 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $378.75 + $9.00 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $603.75 + $6.25 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $916.25 + $5.00 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $2,916.25 + $4.25 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $5,041.25 + $2.75 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, current as of July 1, 2026 — no separate flat solar-specific line item is published; Show full citationHideTown of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, current as of July 1, 2026 — no separate flat solar-specific line item is published; solar is billed on the same valuation table as other construction, subject to the A.R.S. § 9-468 statewide cap that the fee not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit |
| Design Review Board Fee — New Construction of Residential Buildings | $250 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule (Design Review Board section); applies to solar installed as part of new construction, since Design Review is mandatory Town-wide |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Accessory Structure Permit
VerifiedRequired for room additions, decks, patio covers, fences/walls, and accessory structures (sheds) to existing dwellings in Jerome. All such projects are listed under Design Review Board jurisdiction (Zoning Ordinance Section 304.B) because the entire town is within the Historic Overlay District — only like-for-like repair/maintenance using the same materials is exempt.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board approval required for: additions and exterior modifications; decks; fences and walls; sheds and accessory structures (Zoning Ordinance Section 304.B.2,3,5,8)
- Lighter Zoning Administrator (staff-level) review applies instead of full Board review for: patios; certain roof material/color changes with limited reflectivity; and window/door replacement that replicates the same size and style (Section 304.C)
- Exempt from Design Review: landscaping (not including accessory structures like gazebos/pergolas/sheds) and repair/replacement/maintenance of existing structures using the same materials (Section 304.D)
- Retaining walls over 4 feet high require a building permit valued at $10.00 per square foot above 4 ft (or the Valuation and Fee Schedule, whichever governs)
- Building permit application, plot plan, and construction drawings filed with the Building Inspector after Design Review/Zoning Administrator clearance
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationFiled at Town Hall after Design Review Board or Zoning Administrator approval
- RequiredDesign Review Application / General Land Use ApplicationRequired for additions, decks, fences/walls, and accessory structures per Section 304.B; site layout, elevations, photographs, and material/color samples required
- RequiredPlot PlanShowing existing structure, addition/accessory-structure footprint, and setbacks
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Schedule A-1) | Same Valuation and Fee Schedule as new construction ($50.00 minimum, scaling to $5,041.25 + $2.75/$1,000 above $1,000,000) | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
| Retaining Walls Over 4 Feet High | $10.00 per square foot above 4 ft. high (or per the Valuation and Fee Schedule) | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, Specific Fees |
| Design Review Board Fee — New Construction of Accessory Features (Section 304.F.I) | $50 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section |
| Design Review Board Fee — Large Alterations | Under $500 in value: $50; $501-$10,000 in value: $100; over $10,001 in value: 1% of value | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Jerome, governed by the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town (Resolution 548) — notably two editions behind the NEC cycle used by most other Arizona jurisdictions in this dataset.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for new electrical service, panel work, and other hard-wired electrical work
- Governed by the 2011 NEC as adopted by the Town of Jerome (Resolution 548)
- New Electrical Service is a specifically itemized flat-fee permit type on the Town's Fee Schedule
- Combination permits covering electrical, plumbing, or mechanical trades together are available for valuations up to $3,000 at a flat per-trade rate; above $3,000, the general Valuation and Fee Schedule applies instead
- Exterior electrical work (fixtures, wiring visible from the street) may separately trigger Design Review if it is part of a broader exterior modification, though routine like-for-like electrical repair is not itself a Design Review trigger
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled at Town Hall; contractor licensing information (ROC license/class) or Owner-Builder exemption required
- RequiredElectrical Plan / Load CalculationPanel size/rating and circuit layout for new service or panel work
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Electrical Service | $50.00 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, Specific Fees |
| Combination Permit (electrical, plumbing, or mechanical), valuation up to $3,000 | $50.00 for each trade | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
| Combination Permit (electrical, plumbing, or mechanical), valuation over $3,000 | Use Valuation and Fee Schedule | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit
VerifiedJerome has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE fee line or standalone permit category. EV charger installation is electrical work governed by the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by the Town (Resolution 548) and billed under the same flat-rate/combination-permit structure used for any other electrical work — the Town's itemized $50.00 'New Electrical Service' fee, or the $50.00-per-trade Combination Permit rate for projects valued up to $3,000. Because the Historic Overlay District covers the Town's entire corporate limits (Zoning Ordinance Section 511.C), an exterior-visible charger installation (e.g., a pedestal or wall unit visible from a public way) as part of a broader exterior modification could separately trigger Design Review Board or Zoning Administrator review under Section 304 — the same layered process that applies to other exterior electrical fixtures — though routine like-for-like electrical work alone does not trigger Design Review.
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for EV charger/EVSE circuit installation, governed by the 2011 NEC as adopted by the Town of Jerome (Resolution 548)
- No EV-specific fee line exists; billed as either the itemized New Electrical Service fee or the Combination Permit rate (for a project bundling electrical with plumbing/mechanical work valued up to $3,000), or the general valuation-based Schedule A-1 table for larger installations
- An exterior-visible charger unit (pedestal, wall-mount visible from a public way) installed as part of a broader exterior modification may require Design Review Board or Zoning Administrator approval BEFORE the electrical/building permit is issued, since the entire Town lies within the Historic Overlay District
- Contractor licensing information (ROC license/class) or Owner-Builder exemption required at application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationFiled at Town Hall; no EV-specific application form is published separately
- RequiredElectrical Plan / Load CalculationCircuit layout and, if applicable, panel/service size for the EV charger installation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New Electrical Service | $50.00 | No distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line exists; Show full citationHideNo distinct EV charger/EVSE fee line exists; a standalone EV charger circuit is billed under the same flat New Electrical Service fee used for other electrical work. Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, Specific Fees (current as of July 1, 2026) -- directly re-verified 2026-07-20 against the downloaded PDF, which lists 'New Electrical Service: $50.00' and 'Combination permits for electrical, plumbing or mechanical -- valuations up to $3,000.00: $50.00 for each trade' exactly as cited here. |
| Combination Permit (electrical, plumbing, or mechanical), valuation up to $3,000 | $50.00 for each trade | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Jerome, governed by the 2012 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices B, C, D, and E, as adopted by the Town (Resolution 547).
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems and fixtures
- Governed by the 2012 IPC as adopted by the Town of Jerome (Resolution 547), including Appendices B, C, D, and E
- Combination permits covering plumbing, electrical, or mechanical trades together are available for valuations up to $3,000 at a flat per-trade rate; above $3,000, the general Valuation and Fee Schedule applies
- Additional application forms may be required for septic and public works per the Building Permit Application
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Plumbing Permit ApplicationFiled at Town Hall; additional forms may be required for septic and public works
- RequiredPlumbing PlanFixture counts and water/sewer line sizing where applicable
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Combination Permit (plumbing, electrical, or mechanical), valuation up to $3,000 | $50.00 for each trade | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
| Combination Permit (plumbing, electrical, or mechanical), valuation over $3,000 | Use Valuation and Fee Schedule | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for re-roofing in the Town of Jerome, billed at a specific flat fee per the Official Fee Schedule. Because a roof is a visible exterior element, most re-roofs also require either full Design Review Board review (new material/color not covered by the limited exemption) or the lighter Zoning Administrator review track.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing at a specific flat fee ($50.00) per the Official Fee Schedule
- Design Review track depends on scope: changes in roof MATERIAL or COLOR with limited reflectivity qualify for the lighter Zoning Administrator review track (Section 304.C.1) rather than a full Design Review Board hearing; 'paint, stain, and similar coatings' are otherwise listed as requiring full Board review (Section 304.B.7) and roofs are reviewed under the same general new-construction/alteration criteria (Section 304.H.2.b: 'Original roof shape, design, and material shall be preserved and retained where feasible')
- Like-for-like repair/replacement using the same materials is exempt from Design Review (Section 304.D), but is NOT exempt from the building permit itself under the Building Department's own fee schedule, which lists Re-Roof as a specific itemized $50 fee with no stated exemption threshold
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Re-Roofing)Filed at Town Hall; Design Review or Zoning Administrator clearance required first if material/color is changing
- RequiredRoof Plan / Material ListingExisting and proposed material, weight, and color, for both the Building Inspector's review and any required Design Review
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Re-Roof | $50.00 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, Specific Fees |
| Design Review Board Fee — Paint Colors/Roofing of Same Material | $25 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section — applies when roofing with the SAME material; a material change would instead fall under the Large Alterations or New Construction Design Review fee categories depending on scope |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition, partial demolition, or removal of any residential, commercial, or accessory structure in the Town of Jerome. Because the entire town is within the Historic Overlay District, demolition is subject to a dedicated Design Review Board review process (Zoning Ordinance Section 304.H.3) that can postpone demolition up to 180 days to explore preservation alternatives, in addition to the standard building permit.
Verified 2026-07-07 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board review is explicitly required for 'demolitions of existing structures' (Zoning Ordinance Section 304.B.4) Town-wide, given the Historic Overlay District covers the full corporate limits
- A dedicated Demolition Application Checklist must be filed with the Zoning Administrator, including: written narrative describing the proposed demolition and need for it; background on the historic/architectural/aesthetic quality or significance of the structure; plot plan/site layout to scale; photographs of all sides of the structure(s) and adjoining properties; location/protection method for trees and natural features to be retained; dust-control method; drainage/erosion-control method during demolition; and utility locations/connections to be removed
- The Design Review Board may POSTPONE a demolition decision for up to 180 days from receipt of the application to investigate preservation alternatives (including consultation with civic groups and potential eminent domain), if it finds the historic/architectural significance and public interest warrant it (Section 304.H.3.b)
- A prescribed Design Review application form for 'Approval of the Demolition, Partial Demolition or Removal of an Existing Building or Structure' must be filed with the Zoning Administrator (Section 304.F.2), separate from the standard Design Review application
- Once the Design Review/demolition approval is obtained, a standard building permit is filed with the Building Inspector
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Application ChecklistTown of Jerome checklist (updated 4/13/2020) filed with the Zoning Administrator, forwarded to the Design Review Board once complete
- RequiredGeneral Land Use Application FormBase application form accompanying the Demolition Checklist
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Demolition)Filed with the Building Inspector after Design Review Board demolition approval
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Design Review Board Fee — Demolition of Residential Buildings | $200 (in addition to other fees) | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section |
| Design Review Board Fee — Demolition of Commercial Buildings | $200 (in addition to other fees) | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section |
| Design Review Board Fee — Demolition of Accessory Features | $50 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section (Section 304.F.I cross-reference) |
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Schedule A-1) | General Valuation and Fee Schedule applies to the demolition permit itself | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 — the schedule contains no separately itemized flat demolition-specific Building Department fee (distinct from the Design Review demolition fees above); a genuine gap, not an assumption |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial building construction in the Town of Jerome, reviewed against the 2012 International Building Code (IBC) as adopted by the Town (Resolution 544, codified at Town Code Chapter 7, Article 7-1.A). The Town's own independent Building Department administers commercial permits identically to residential permits — Jerome does NOT defer commercial building-permit administration to Yavapai County; Town Code Chapter 7, Article 7-11 codifies that administrative Building Official authority is vested in the office of the Town Clerk, with Council-authorized deputies (the named Building Inspector, Barry Wolstencroft) performing day-to-day inspection and permit work. Because the entire town lies within the Historic Overlay District (Zoning Ordinance Section 511.C), new commercial construction requires Design Review Board approval — billed at a distinct $500 fee, double the $250 charged for residential new construction — before a building permit application can be submitted, and may separately trigger Site Plan Review (Zoning Ordinance Section 303) and/or a Conditional Use Permit depending on the proposed use and zoning district. No dedicated tenant-improvement permit, fee line, or application form was found anywhere in the Town's published Forms & Applications page, Official Fee Schedule, or Town Code — commercial tenant-improvement/remodel work inside an existing building is processed under this same general Building Permit Application, billed via the Design Review Board's 'Large Alterations' fee tiers plus the standard Schedule A-1 valuation-based Building Permit Fee (see tips). No commercial-specific geotechnical or slope-stability review ordinance distinct from the Town's general, town-wide Grading Ordinance was found; see tips for a detailed discussion of this point given Jerome's well-documented hillside instability history.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Design Review Board approval required BEFORE building permit submittal — the Historic Overlay District covers the Town's entire corporate limits (Zoning Ordinance Section 511.C), and 'new structures' are listed among projects requiring full Board review (Section 304.B.6) with no stated exemption for commercial use; the Design Review Board fee for 'New Construction of Commercial Buildings' is a distinct $500, double the $250 residential rate (Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section, current as of July 1, 2026)
- Site Plan Review (Zoning Ordinance Section 303) may additionally be required before submittal to the Building Inspector — the Town's own Building Permit Application Packet lists, as the first of five required steps, 'receive approval by all applicable boards/commissions (i.e., Design Review Board and/or Zoning Administrator, and Site Plan Review under Section 303 if applicable)'; billed via a separate $300 Preliminary Site Plan Application Fee (Official Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning section) when triggered
- A Conditional Use Permit ($500 fee, Official Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning section) may be required depending on the specific commercial use and its zoning-district classification under the Jerome Zoning Ordinance
- Building permit application, plot plan, Valid Contractor's License form (per A.R.S. § 32-1169) or Owner-Builder exemption statement (A.R.S. § 32-1121, though the resale/rental restriction makes this exemption uncommon for commercial projects), and Plan Approval Agreement filed with the Building Inspector after Design Review (and Site Plan Review/CUP, if applicable) approval
- Two sets of full building plans required, minimum 18-by-24-inch paper, 1/4-inch-per-foot scale, showing floor plan, electrical plan, foundation plan, floor framing plan, roof framing layout, and a cross-section from foundation through roof, reviewed against the 2012 IBC (Resolution 544) as adopted by the Town
- Accessibility: per Town Code Chapter 7, Article 7-14.B, the Arizonans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities, as applied to 'public accommodations and commercial facilities' (adopted per Resolution #325), apply to new construction and alterations commenced after September 3, 1996 — a distinct provision from Article 7-14.A, which covers only public entities
- Grading is governed by the Town's Grading Ordinance (Appendix 33 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code, adopted Town-wide by Ordinance 358, codified at Town Code Chapter 7, Article 7-8) — this applies identically to commercial and residential grading; no separate, commercial-specific geotechnical/slope-stability review ordinance or Town-administered hillside monitoring program was found after an exhaustive search of the Building Inspection page, Building Codes page, Forms & Applications page, Town Code Chapter 7, and the Zoning Ordinance
- Progress requiring an inspection must occur at least every six months or the permit becomes invalid, per the Building Permit Application Packet's stated procedure — applies to commercial permits identically to residential
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Jerome Building Permit Application (fillable PDF), filed at Town Hall (PO Box 335 / 600 Clark St.) only after Design Review Board and/or Zoning Administrator (and Site Plan Review/CUP, if applicable) approval
- RequiredDesign Review Application / General Land Use ApplicationFiled with the Zoning Administrator, forwarded to the Design Review Board; billed at the $500 'New Construction of Commercial Buildings' fee tier; must include written narrative, plot plan/site layout to scale, elevations of all sides, photographs of existing structures and adjoining properties, material and color samples, tree/natural-feature locations, utility locations, stormwater disposal method, fire sprinkler/safety components, landscape plan, and lighting plan
- OptionalSite Plan Review ChecklistTown of Jerome Site Plan Review Checklist (fillable form, 4/15/2020), required under Zoning Ordinance Section 303 'if applicable' per the Building Permit Application Packet's own stated procedure — typically triggered by larger-scale or new-use commercial projects; billed at a $300 Preliminary Site Plan Application Fee when required
- OptionalConditional Use Permit (CUP) ChecklistTown of Jerome CUP Checklist (fillable form, 4/15/2020), required only if the proposed commercial use is not permitted by-right in its zoning district under the Jerome Zoning Ordinance; billed at a $500 fee
- RequiredValid Contractor's License Form / Owner-Builder Exemption StatementCompleted per A.R.S. § 32-1169 (licensed contractor); the A.R.S. § 32-1121 owner-builder exemption is available in principle but is uncommon for commercial projects given its resale/rental restriction
- RequiredFull Building Plans (2 sets)Minimum 18-by-24-inch paper, 1/4-inch-per-foot scale; floor plan, electrical plan, foundation plan, floor framing plan, roof framing layout, and cross-section from foundation through roof, reviewed against the 2012 IBC
- RequiredPlan Approval AgreementSigned agreement to abide by plans as checked and approved by the Building Inspector
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — Based on Valuation (Schedule A-1) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation); $50.00 + $2.75 per additional $100 to $2,000; $91.25 + $12.50 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $378.75 + $9.00 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $603.75 + $6.25 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $916.25 + $5.00 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $2,916.25 + $4.25 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $5,041.25 + $2.75 per additional $1,000 above $1,000,000 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, current as of July 1, 2026 (re-verified by direct read of the fee schedule PDF); the same valuation table applies to commercial and residential construction — no separate commercial valuation table exists |
| Design Review Board Fee — New Construction of Commercial Buildings | $500 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule (Design Review Board section), current as of July 1, 2026 (re-verified by direct read of the fee schedule PDF); double the $250 residential new-construction rate; paid in addition to the building permit fee, mandatory Town-wide |
| Preliminary Site Plan Application Fee | $300 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule (Planning and Zoning section); applies only when Site Plan Review under Zoning Ordinance Section 303 is triggered |
| Conditional Use Permit Fee | $500 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule (Planning and Zoning section); applies only if the proposed commercial use requires a CUP under the Zoning Ordinance |
| Design Review Board Fee — Large Alterations (applies to commercial tenant-improvement/remodel scope, since no separate TI fee exists) | Under $500 in value: $50; $501-$10,000 in value: $100; over $10,001 in value: 1% of value | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section — used for commercial remodel/tenant-improvement work in the absence of any dedicated TI fee line |
| Additional Plan Review (changes/revisions) | $50.00 per hour (minimum half hour) | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
| Reinspection Fee (Administrative Code Section 108.8) | $50.00 per hour | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for most permanent signs in the Town of Jerome, governed by a dedicated sign ordinance, Jerome Zoning Ordinance Section 509 (Signs). Unlike the layered 'Design Review THEN Building Inspector' process used for most other Jerome permit types, a permanent sign permit is issued entirely through the Design Review Board / Zoning Administrator track (Section 509.D) using a distinct filing fee ($50, listed separately from the general Design Review Board new-construction fees) rather than through a separate Schedule A-1 Building Department construction-permit line. A dedicated Town form, 'Design Review - Sign/Awning' (fillable, 4/15/2020), exists specifically for this permit. Temporary signs in commercial/industrial zones get a lighter administrative-approval track ($25 fee) instead of full Design Review Board review; many small/low-impact sign types are exempt from any permit town-wide.
Verified 2026-08-04 · Source
Requirements
- A sign permit is required before a permanent sign may be placed, constructed, reconstructed, or altered in Jerome (Zoning Ordinance Section 509.D.1), except for: A-frame signs on private property meeting size/height limits; changeable-copy signs; directional signs; exterior temporary signs in residential districts; nameplate/business-door-identifier signs not exceeding 2x12 inches; repainting/maintenance with no change in size, shape, wording, composition, or color; and signs not permanently affixed to a window and located entirely within an enclosed building (Section 509.D.1.a-g)
- Awnings and permanent signs are explicitly listed among the project types requiring full Design Review Board review under Zoning Ordinance Section 304.B.1, consistent with the Town-wide Historic Overlay District (Section 511.C)
- Application for a permanent sign permit is filed with the Zoning Administrator (not directly with the Building Inspector) on a prescribed form, accompanied by: applicant signature; sign owner/erector name and address; scaled drawings showing design, dimensions, color, material, and structure; a drawing or photo of the building facade showing the proposed sign location and all other existing signs on the premises; the proposed lighting method; and a nonrefundable, one-time filing fee (Section 509.D.2)
- The Zoning Administrator reviews the application for completeness and places it on the next Design Review Board meeting agenda (Section 509.D.3); the Design Review Board then approves, conditionally approves, or denies the application per Section 304 (Section 509.D.4), after which the Zoning Administrator issues the sign permit
- Freestanding signs are capped at 4 feet in height town-wide (Section 509.E.5); in commercial/industrial zones, no more than 2 permanent signs are allowed per business (3 if the business fronts 2+ streets), total permanent sign area is capped at 32 sq ft, and any single sign is capped at 16 sq ft (Section 509.G.1-3)
- Internally illuminated signs are restricted to metal or wood construction only (no acrylic/plastic); no flashing/blinking signs, visible bulbs, neon tubing, or luminous paint are permitted anywhere in town (Section 509.E.7)
- Temporary signs in commercial/industrial zones require administrative approval from the Zoning Administrator (not full Design Review Board review) plus a separate nonrefundable filing fee, are capped at 16 sq ft total/1 sign per property, and may not be displayed more than 30 consecutive days twice per calendar year (Section 509.G.8); temporary signs in residential zones require no permit at all if under 5 sq ft total (Section 509.F.4)
- Signs must be constructed, designed, and attached to structures in conformance with the Town's adopted building code (Section 509.E.2) — an illuminated sign will separately need an Electrical Permit for the circuit/wiring in addition to the Design Review Board sign permit
- The Design Review Board may waive Section 509 requirements to allow preservation or restoration of a sign or commercial graphic determined to be of historical significance (Section 509.D.5)
Required documents
- RequiredDesign Review - Sign/Awning Application (fillable, 4/15/2020)Town of Jerome's dedicated form for permanent sign and awning Design Review Board review, filed with the Zoning Administrator
- RequiredSign Drawings and SpecificationsScaled drawings showing design, dimensions, color, material, and structure of the proposed sign, plus a drawing or photograph of the building facade showing the sign's proposed location and any existing signs on the premises (Zoning Ordinance Section 509.D.2)
- OptionalElectrical Permit ApplicationSeparate Town electrical permit required if the sign is illuminated, in addition to the Design Review Board sign permit
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit (Design Review Board) | $50 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section, current as of July 1, 2026; Show full citationHideTown of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Design Review Board section, current as of July 1, 2026; corresponds to the nonrefundable, one-time filing fee required by Zoning Ordinance Section 509.D.2.g for a permanent sign. No separate Schedule A-1 Building Department line item for sign construction was found — confirmed by reviewing the complete Schedule A-1 fee table, which lists Re-Roof and New Electrical Service as its only sign-adjacent specific fees but nothing for signs themselves. |
| Administrative Review of Temporary Signs | $25 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Other Planning/Zoning/Design Review Related Fees section; Show full citationHideTown of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Other Planning/Zoning/Design Review Related Fees section; corresponds to the temporary-sign filing fee required by Zoning Ordinance Section 509.G.8.g for commercial/industrial-zone temporary signs (Zoning Administrator-level approval, not full Design Review Board review) |
| New Electrical Service (if sign is illuminated) | $50.00 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1, Specific Fees — the Town's standard flat electrical-permit fee, applicable if the sign requires a new circuit/wiring |
Fire Sprinkler and Fire Alarm System Permit
Unlike most nearby Arizona jurisdictions in this dataset (e.g., Apache Junction's Superstition Fire & Medical District), Jerome has its OWN municipal Fire Department (Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, paid-on-call firefighters/EMTs) rather than an independent special fire district — but no Fire Marshal position or published construction-plan-review process for fire-protection SYSTEMS (as distinct from general fire-safety inspections) was found on the Town's site, in its Official Fee Schedule, in Town Code Chapter 7 (which adopts the 2018 International Fire Code by Resolution 635 but adds no local fire-system-permit provisions), or on its Forms & Applications page. Under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 37-1383(A)(5), the Arizona Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) enforces the state fire code statewide EXCEPT in cities of 100,000 or more population that have both adopted a nationally recognized fire code and enacted an ordinance assuming jurisdiction from OSFM; Jerome's population (approximately 450) is nowhere near that threshold, so it cannot independently assume this specific jurisdiction under that provision regardless of its own Resolution 635 fire-code adoption. A separate provision, A.R.S. Section 37-1383(G), permits (but does not require) a city or town to adopt its own process letting a locally designated person review private construction plans for fire-code compliance — no evidence that Jerome has adopted such a process was found. This is reported as a genuine, actively-researched jurisdictional gap, not an assumption in either direction.
Reviewed 2026-08-04 · Source
Requirements
- Town of Jerome operates its own municipal Fire Department (101 Clark Street; Fire Chief and Assistant Chief, two full-time Duty Officers, and a squad of paid-on-call volunteer firefighters/EMTs) — confirmed via the Town's own Jerome Fire Department page — but no Fire Marshal title or fire-protection-system plan-review function is described anywhere on that page or elsewhere on jerome.az.gov
- Town Code Chapter 7, Article 7-9 adopts the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B-F, by Resolution 635 as the Town's Fire Code — but direct review of the full Chapter 7 text found no additional local provision establishing a construction-permit or plan-review process specifically for fire sprinkler or fire alarm SYSTEMS (as distinct from the Code's general fire-prevention/inspection authority)
- Under A.R.S. Section 37-1383(A)(5), the Arizona Office of the State Fire Marshal enforces the state fire code throughout Arizona except in a city with a population of 100,000 or more that has both adopted its own nationally recognized fire code AND enacted an ordinance assuming jurisdiction from OSFM; Jerome's population (~450, per the Town's own published figures) falls far short of this threshold, so this statute does not let Jerome independently assume that specific state-law jurisdiction merely by having adopted the 2018 IFC locally via Resolution 635
- A.R.S. Section 37-1383(G) separately allows (does not require) a city or town to adopt a local process under which a person 'knowledgeable of the state fire code,' designated by the city or town, reviews plans for private or municipal buildings, with a 60-day review-and-approval turnaround if that local process is adopted — no Town of Jerome ordinance, resolution, or published procedure implementing this option was located during this research
- The Town's complete, 9-page Official Fee Schedule (current as of July 1, 2026) was reviewed in full: it contains a 'Fire Inspection' fee ($75) and a 'Hot Work Permit' fee ($50) under Fire, Rescue and EMS Services, but no line item for a fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system, or fire-protection-system construction-plan-review/permit fee of any kind — a confirmed gap, not an oversight in this research
- Given this combination of facts, confirm directly with BOTH the Town of Jerome Building Inspector (Barry Wolstencroft, 928-634-7943, b.wolstencroft@jerome.az.gov) and the Arizona Office of the State Fire Marshal (via its online Permit and Plan portal) which agency actually reviews and permits a specific fire sprinkler or fire alarm installation in Jerome before starting work — this file cannot responsibly assert one answer over the other without that direct confirmation
- Regardless of which agency handles fire-system-specific plan review, the underlying installation work would still be expected to be filed under the Town's standard Building Permit Application, billed via the Schedule A-1 valuation table or the $50-per-trade Combination Permit rate (for work bundled with electrical/plumbing/mechanical valued up to $3,000)
- Because the entire town lies within the Historic Overlay District (Zoning Ordinance Section 511.C), any exterior-visible fire-system component (exterior alarm bell/strobe, exterior standpipe/riser connection, new mechanical-room addition) could separately trigger Design Review Board or Zoning Administrator review under Section 304
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Jerome's standard Building Permit Application, filed with the Building Inspector for the underlying installation work
- RequiredFire Protection System Plans and SpecificationsSprinkler/alarm layout, hydraulic calculations, and device schedule — required by whichever agency (the Town or the Arizona OSFM) is confirmed to hold plan-review jurisdiction for the specific project; not confirmed which agency's submittal format applies
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Jerome Fire Sprinkler/Alarm System Plan Review or Permit Fee | None published | No line item for this permit type exists anywhere in the Town's complete Official Fee Schedule (current as of July 1, 2026), confirmed by full review of all 9 pages. Show full citationHideNo line item for this permit type exists anywhere in the Town's complete Official Fee Schedule (current as of July 1, 2026), confirmed by full review of all 9 pages. The only Fire Department fee lines found are 'Fire Inspection' ($75) and 'Hot Work Permit' ($50), neither of which is described as covering new fire-protection-system plan review or permitting. |
| Arizona OSFM Fire Protection System Plan Review Fee | Not confirmed for this jurisdiction | A.R.S. Section 37-1383(A)(3) authorizes OSFM to adopt 'rules and a schedule of fees for permits, plan submissions, plan reviews and reinspections' generally, but this research could not retrieve a… Show full citationHideA.R.S. Section 37-1383(A)(3) authorizes OSFM to adopt 'rules and a schedule of fees for permits, plan submissions, plan reviews and reinspections' generally, but this research could not retrieve a Jerome-specific fee figure from OSFM's own site (dffm.az.gov returned a 403/blocked response during this research); not stated here as a specific dollar amount because none was directly confirmed |
| Underlying Building Permit Fee (Schedule A-1) / Combination Permit | General Valuation and Fee Schedule, or $50.00 per trade for combined work valued up to $3,000 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Schedule A-1 — applies to the underlying construction/installation through the Town's own Building Department regardless of which agency reviews the fire-system-specific plans |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit
Jerome has no dedicated Change of Use or Change of Occupancy permit type, application, checklist, or fee line — a genuine gap confirmed by checking the Town's Forms & Applications page (whose Building Department Forms list only 'Building Permit Extension' and 'Building Permit application,' with no Change of Use-specific document, unlike neighboring Apache Junction's dedicated Change of Use Explanation and Checklist pair), the complete 9-page Official Fee Schedule (no 'occupancy' or 'change of use' line item found), and Town Code Chapter 7 (Building and Safety Codes, adopting the 2012 IBC by Resolution 544, current through March 2022, with no local occupancy-change amendments found). A use change in Jerome is instead processed, to the extent it is processed at all as a distinct step, through the general Building Permit Application under the adopted 2012 IBC's own Section 111 (Certificate of Occupancy) framework, and separately interacts with the Zoning Ordinance's off-street parking base-count rule (Section 510.B.4) and, if the new use is not permitted by-right in its zoning district, the Conditional Use Permit process (Section 302, $500 fee).
Reviewed 2026-08-04 · Source
Requirements
- No dedicated Change of Use / Change of Occupancy application, checklist, or explanation document is published on the Town's Forms & Applications page — confirmed absent from both the Building Department Forms and Planning & Zoning Forms lists as of the last verification
- Jerome's adopted 2012 IBC (Resolution 544) governs Certificate of Occupancy generally under its own Section 111, but the Town's own published codesAdopted list (2012 IBC/IRC/IPC/IMC/IFGC/IPMC, 1997 UBC Appendix 33, 2003 Administrative Code, 2018 IFC, 2011 NEC) does NOT include the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — the ICC's dedicated companion publication that supplies the detailed, tiered change-of-occupancy compliance paths for existing buildings in the 2012 code cycle. Without a locally adopted IEBC, a change-of-occupancy scope in Jerome would default to full current-2012-IBC compliance for new work rather than the IEBC's alternative compliance paths used by some other Arizona jurisdictions in this dataset — a genuine code-adoption gap, not an assumption
- If a change of use requires MORE off-street parking than the 'base number' of spaces established for the building's use at the time the parking ordinance passed, the increase must satisfy the parking schedule in Zoning Ordinance Section 510.D (Section 510.B.4); a change of use that would need FEWER spaces does not reduce the building's established base parking count, and the property may revert to a higher-parking-demand use without penalty within five years
- If the proposed new use is not a permitted (by-right) use in the property's zoning district, a Conditional Use Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 302) is required from the Town Council: written application to the Zoning Administrator, public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission with a recommendation to Council, a $500 fee, and the granted use permit must commence within six months of issuance or lapse
- A pure change of use with no exterior work is NOT among the project types Zoning Ordinance Section 304.B lists as requiring Design Review Board review — so a use change alone does not trigger the Town-wide Historic Overlay District's Design Review process by itself, unlike new construction, signage, or exterior alterations
- Because the entire town lies within the Historic Overlay District (Section 511.C), any exterior work that accompanies the change of use (new signage, altered storefront, new entrance) would separately trigger Design Review Board or Zoning Administrator review under Section 304, layered on top of whatever occupancy process applies to the use change itself
- No published fee for a standalone Certificate of Occupancy was found anywhere in the Town's Official Fee Schedule — a gap already independently documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry and re-confirmed here
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationTown of Jerome's general Building Permit Application; filed with the Building Inspector if the change of use involves any construction work. Whether a pure paperwork-only occupancy reclassification (no construction) requires this same form was not confirmed, since no dedicated Change of Use form exists
- OptionalGeneral Land Use Application (fillable)The Town's generic Planning & Zoning intake form, used as the base filing document if a Conditional Use Permit is separately required
- OptionalCUP Checklist (fillable)Required only if the proposed new use is not permitted by-right in its zoning district and therefore needs a Conditional Use Permit (Zoning Ordinance Section 302)
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Review (no construction work) | None published | No fee line for a standalone change-of-use/occupancy review was found anywhere in the Town's complete Official Fee Schedule (current as of July 1, 2026). Show full citationHideNo fee line for a standalone change-of-use/occupancy review was found anywhere in the Town's complete Official Fee Schedule (current as of July 1, 2026). It may default to Schedule A-1's general 'Minimum permit fee' ($50.00) or 'Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated' ($50.00/hour, minimum half hour) catch-all provisions, but this file does not confirm that application to a change-of-use scenario specifically — a genuine, actively-chased gap rather than an assumption. |
| Certificate of Occupancy | None published | No dedicated Certificate of Occupancy fee line exists in the Official Fee Schedule — the same gap already documented in this file's commercial-building-permit entry, re-confirmed during this research |
| Conditional Use Permit Fee | $500 | Town of Jerome Official Fee Schedule, Planning and Zoning section — applies only if the new use requires a CUP because it is not permitted by-right in the property's zoning district (Zoning Ordinance Section 302) |
Sources & verification
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