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Yuma building permits
VerifiedYuma, Arizona — as published 2026-07-03.
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Codes adopted
Arizona has no mandatory statewide building code — code adoption is a per-city/county authority under A.R.S. §§ 9-801 et seq. (municipal adoption of technical codes) and City of Yuma Charter Art. VII, § 6(g)(6). The City of Yuma's Department of Community Development, Building Safety Division administers and enforces its own adopted codes within city limits; this is not a county-run or state-run program for the incorporated City of Yuma. Source: Yuma City Code Chapter 150, §§ 150-015, 150-060, 150-045, 150-076, 150-180 (adoption sections, each citing A.R.S. §§ 9-801 et seq. and Charter Art. VII, § 6(g)(6)), codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendices C, I, J, K, and O — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-033, passed 10-1-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-0152024 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (IRC), including Appendices BB, BF, BG, BH, BJ, BO, CD, and CF — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-034, passed 9-17-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-1802024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), including Appendices A, B, and E — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-035, passed 9-17-25 (effective November 3, 2025); Yuma City Code § 150-1702024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) — effective November 3, 2025; Yuma City Code § 150-0902024 International Fire Code (IFC), including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I — adopted by reference with local amendments by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-039, passed 10-1-25; Yuma City Code § 131-15 (amendments at § 131-16). Appendices A, J, K, L, M, N and O are expressly NOT adopted (§ 131-16(SS) through (GGG)). The City of Yuma Fire Code is enforced by the Community Risk Reduction Division within the Yuma Fire Department, under the supervision of the Fire Chief and with a Fire Marshal in charge of the division (§ 131-18; IFC § 103.1 as amended at § 131-16(D)) — fire permitting is NOT delegated to an independent fire district. Confirmed live on the City’s own Community Risk Reduction page: “The City of Yuma has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code (IFC) with local amendments.” Sources: codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/yuma (2026 S-74, read 2026-08-16); yumaaz.gov/government/yuma-fire-department/community-risk-reduction/about-fire-codes-and-ordinances (read in a real browser 2026-08-16).Per the City of Yuma Building Safety Division page: a transitional period ran through January 31, 2026 during which applicants could choose either the 2018 or 2024 codes; use of the 2024 codes became mandatory for all new permit applications beginning February 1, 2026. Source: yumaaz.gov/government/building-safety2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC), including Appendices C and E, made public record by Resolution R2022-018 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-008, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-060 (Note: Arizona municipalities may adopt either the UPC or IPC; Yuma has adopted the International Plumbing Code, not the Uniform Plumbing Code)2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC), made public record by Resolution R2022-019 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-009, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-0452018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — adopted by City of Yuma; Yuma City Code § 150-065NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition, and 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code (ICCEC) Administrative Provisions, made public record by Resolution R2022-021 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-011, passed 5-4-22; Yuma City Code § 150-0762009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), made public record by Resolution R2013-09 — adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2013-15, passed 4-3-13; Yuma City Code § 150-020 (this is the most recent energy-code edition found adopted by ordinance; no more recent IECC adoption ordinance was located as of this review)2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) — Yuma City Code § 150-018ICC A117.1 Accessibility — referenced via Yuma City Code § 150-016(T), in conjunction with Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (A.R.S. § 41-1492 et seq., The Arizonans with Disabilities Act) and ADAAGAdobe Building Code (locally authored, not an ICC model code) — Yuma City Code §§ 150-030 through 150-035, covering burnt/unburned adobe masonry construction, electrical, and plumbing requirements specific to adobe structures
Permit types & fees
Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
VerifiedRequired for new single-family and two-family dwelling construction in the City of Yuma. Reviewed against the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2025-034 (Yuma City Code § 150-180), with local amendments at § 150-181 including Yuma-specific climatic/geographic design criteria. Permits are administered by the Building Safety Division within the Department of Community Development and may be applied for online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person.
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Requirements
- Building permit required for new one- and two-family dwelling construction under the 2024 IRC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-180
- Design must comply with amended Table R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria: Ground Snow Load 0; Wind Design Speed 99 mph; Seismic Design Category not applicable ('No'); Frost line depth 12 inches; Weathering/Termite 'Negligible'; no ice barrier underlayment required
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee, due at submittal (Yuma City Code § 150-181(L))
- Application accepted online via the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov Self-Service) or via in-person submittal with construction plans to the Department of Community Development
- Toilet facilities required for construction workers at a ratio of at least one toilet per 15 lots under construction (§ 150-181(G))
- Construction sites must be kept reasonably clean of debris; repeated infractions may be assessed a fee of up to $75.00 per day until resolved (§ 150-181(H))
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal (yumaaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net) or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan, foundation plan, floor plan, framing, elevations, and structural details consistent with the 2024 IRC and amended Table R301.2 design criteria
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $50.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A (post Ord. O2025-034) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $50.00 for the first $500 plus $4 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $110.00 for the first $2,000 plus $16 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $478.00 for the first $25,000 plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $780.00 for the first $50,000 plus $8 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,180.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,580.00 for the first $500,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $6,580.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-181(L); separate from and in addition to the permit fee |
| Other Inspections and Fees (after-hours, reinspection, weekend/holiday, unlisted, additional plan review) | $75.00/hour after-hours (2-hr min); $75.00/hour reinspection; $150.00/hour weekends/holidays (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections (0.5-hr min); $75.00/hour additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees' |
Residential Addition / Remodel / Alteration Permit
VerifiedRequired for additions, remodels, and alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings in Yuma affecting structural, fire, or life-safety elements, reviewed against the 2024 IRC (new work) and 2024 IEBC (existing-building provisions) as locally amended.
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Requirements
- Building permit required for additions, remodels, and alterations under the 2024 IRC (§ 150-180) and, where applicable to existing structures, the 2024 IEBC (§ 150-170)
- Window replacements of like size (framing unaltered, egress unchanged) are exempt from permit for Group R-3 one- and two-family dwellings when performed by a licensed contractor or owner-occupant (§ 150-181(F)(11); § 150-171(F)(7))
- Replacement of an existing electric water heater in the same location is exempt from permit (§ 150-181(F)(12))
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee (§ 150-181(L))
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person
- RequiredConstruction DrawingsSite plan and framing/structural details showing scope of work and connection to the existing structure
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (same schedule as new construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A (e.g., $110.00 for first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000) | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K) / § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum for reinspection/unlisted/additional plan review), $150.00/hour weekends/holidays, or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-181(K), Table 1-A |
Electrical Permit
VerifiedRequired for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Yuma, governed by NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) 2020 Edition and 2006 ICC Electrical Code (ICCEC) Administrative Provisions as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-011 (Yuma City Code § 150-076), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-077(L).
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Requirements
- Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of wiring, services, and equipment under NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-076
- Requirements of the most current Arizona Public Service (APS) Electric Service Manual supersede the NEC where APS requirements are more restrictive (§ 150-077(A))
- New construction fee schedule uses per-square-foot rates by occupancy classification (e.g., single- and two-family residential $0.08/sq ft; multifamily $0.05/sq ft); unit/system fee schedules apply to alterations, additions, and specific equipment
- Apply through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule - Other |
| New Construction — Single- and Two-Family Residential (per sq ft, excludes garages/carports/accessory buildings) | $0.08 per square foot | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule for New Construction |
| New Construction — Multifamily (3+ units, per sq ft, excludes garages/carports/accessory buildings) | $0.05 per square foot | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Services — 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes | $50.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule |
| Services — 600 volts or less, over 200 to 1,000 amperes | $75.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Services — over 600 volts or 1,000 amperes | $125.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Receptacle, switch, or light outlets — first 20 fixtures each / additional fixtures each | $1.50 each (first 20) / $1.00 each (additional) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule |
| Residential appliances (ovens, ranges, room A/C, water heaters, dryers, etc., ≤1 HP), each | $5.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Private in-ground swimming pool (new, single/multifamily, complete system), each | $52.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, System Fee Schedule |
| Temporary power service pole/pedestal, each | $25.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A |
Plumbing Permit
VerifiedRequired for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Yuma, governed by the 2018 International Plumbing Code (IPC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-008 (Yuma City Code § 150-060), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-061(E).
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Requirements
- Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of any plumbing system, fixture, water heater, gas piping, or sewer/water service line under the 2018 IPC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-060
- Minimum permit issuance fee of $50.00 plus per-item unit fees per § 150-061(E), Table 1-A
- Buried non-metallic piping must be identified with minimum #12 gauge solid copper insulated tracer wire per ARS § 40-360 (§ 150-061(N))
- Copper/copper-alloy water distribution piping is prohibited in or on the ground under buildings unless installed in a continuous Schedule 40 ABS/PVC sleeve (§ 150-061(R))
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A: Plumbing Permit Fees |
| Each plumbing fixture or trap (incl. water, drainage piping, backflow protection) | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each building sewer / trailer park sewer | $15.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each private sewage disposal system | $40.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Each water heater and/or vent | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Gas piping system, 1 to 5 outlets / each additional outlet over 5 | $5.00 (1-5 outlets) / $1.00 each additional | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Plumbing sewer tap / sewer connection, each | $20.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Backflow protective device (other than atmospheric vacuum breaker) — 2 inches and smaller / over 2 inches | $7.00 (2 in and smaller) / $15.00 (over 2 in) | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-061(E), Table 1-A |
Mechanical / HVAC Permit
VerifiedRequired for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical installations in Yuma, governed by the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) as adopted by City of Yuma Ord. O2022-009 (Yuma City Code § 150-045), with a locally-adopted fee schedule at § 150-046(F).
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Requirements
- Mechanical permit required for installation or relocation of furnaces, boilers, compressors, air-handling units, evaporative coolers, and appliance vents under the 2018 IMC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-045
- Minimum permit issuance fee of $50.00 plus per-unit fees based on appliance type and capacity (§ 150-046(F), Table 1-A)
- Condensate from cooling coils/evaporators must drain to an approved sanitary sewer connection or approved bottom disposal pit (units up to 4 tons) per § 150-046(Q)
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A: Mechanical Permit Fees |
| Forced-air/gravity furnace or burner, up to 100,000 Btu/h | $15.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Forced-air/gravity furnace or burner, over 100,000 Btu/h | $18.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Floor furnace (incl. vent) / suspended, recessed wall, or floor-mounted unit heater | $15.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Appliance vent (not included in an appliance permit) | $7.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Alteration or addition to heating/cooling/absorption appliance or system | $14.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Air-handling unit, up to 10,000 cfm / over 10,000 cfm | $11.00 (up to 10,000 cfm) / $18.00 (over 10,000 cfm) | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Evaporative cooler (other than portable) | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Ventilation fan connected to a single duct | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Appliance/equipment not classed elsewhere or no listed fee | $11.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-046(F), Table 1-A |
Re-Roofing Permit
VerifiedRequired for residential and commercial re-roofing in Yuma. Re-roofing is not a separately-ordinanced permit type: it is processed and fee-billed as a standard building permit under the 2024 IBC (§ 150-015, commercial) or 2024 IRC (§ 150-180, residential), valued and charged on the same governing Table 1-A valuation-based fee schedule as new construction — confirmed by a full review of the Yuma City Code Chapter 150 table of contents (American Legal), which contains no separate roofing/re-roofing subchapter or fee table distinct from § 150-016/181.
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Requirements
- Building permit required for re-roofing under the 2024 IBC (commercial, § 150-015) or 2024 IRC (residential, § 150-180); no permit-type-specific ordinance exists — re-roofing is valued and permitted under the general building-permit provisions
- Permit fee is the governing valuation-based Table 1-A schedule (Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-181(K)), the same schedule verified for the Residential Building Permit (New Construction) permit type in this file, applied to the re-roof's contract valuation
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee where plan review is required (§ 150-181(L))
- Review timeline is governed by the City's A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document (the same governing timeline source verified for other permit types in this file)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Roofing)Submitted online through the Development Portal or in person
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (governing Table 1-A schedule, same as new construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A (e.g., $110.00 for first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000) | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-181(K), Table 1-A — the governing fee schedule; no distinct re-roofing fee table exists |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-181(L); due at submittal, in addition to the permit fee, where plan review is required |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours), $150.00/hour weekends/holidays, or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of rooftop or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic systems in Yuma, permitted jointly as a building/electrical permit under the 2024 IBC/IRC and NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as locally amended, plus the statewide solar-permitting standards of A.R.S. § 9-468. The City's own Building Permit Processing Time Frames document lists 'Residential Electrical - Solar PV' and 'Commercial Electrical - Solar PV' as distinct tracked permit activities. No Yuma-specific solar/PV submittal page or standalone requirements document was located (see recovery note in tips); the governing requirements are the statewide A.R.S. § 9-468 standards plus the City's general electrical and building permit frameworks, which the City's own time-frames document confirms are the tracks used for this permit.
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Requirements
- Solar PV systems are permitted under the electrical permit process (NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition, Yuma City Code § 150-076) in conjunction with the building code for structural/mounting review
- Structural mounting must comply with the amended Table R301.2 design criteria (99 mph wind design speed, Ground Snow Load 0) under the 2024 IRC/IBC
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(A)(1), for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems: construction plans must show the photovoltaic system location (including roof plan and elevation) and panel mounting details; electrical diagrams must include one-line or three-line diagrams (waivable if a qualified online automated permitting platform verifies code compliance); for DC-to-AC conversions, inverter cut sheets and listings must be included in the plans
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(A)(1)(e), the City may not require a professional engineer's stamp for a solar PV system unless deemed necessary, and if required must provide the permittee a written explanation of why
- Per A.R.S. § 9-468(B)-(C), any building/permit fee for solar construction must be attributable to and defray/cover the actual cost of the service, may not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit, an itemized cost breakdown must be provided to the permittee on request, and the City must hold a public hearing with at least 15 days' published notice before adopting or changing such a fee
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding/Electrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal
- RequiredConstruction Plans (roof plan/elevation, mounting details, electrical one-line/three-line diagram, inverter cut sheets)Required per A.R.S. § 9-468(A)(1) for grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems, unless a qualified online automated permitting platform is used to verify code compliance in lieu of the mounting/location/electrical-diagram documentation
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule - Other; governing base issuance fee for the electrical permit |
| Power Apparatus (Unit Fee Schedule item 5) — governs solar PV inverter/system rating, by kW/kVA/HP bracket | $5.00 (up to and including 1 kW/HP/kVA); $13.00 (over 1 and not over 10); $25.00 (over 10 and not over 50); $50.00 (over 50 and not over 100); $67.00 (over 100) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule item 5 'Power Apparatus' — covers 'motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus' rated in HP/kW/kVA/kVAR; this is the governing electrical fee bracket for a solar PV inverter/system, which is rated in kW |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based, for structural/mounting review (governing Table 1-A schedule) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-181(K), Table 1-A; applies to the structural/racking/mounting portion of the installation reviewed under the building code |
| Fee cap and disclosure (statewide standard) | N/A — statutory constraint, not a stated dollar amount | A.R.S. § 9-468(B): any fee/charge for a solar construction permit must be attributable to and defray/cover the actual cost of the service and may not exceed the actual cost of issuing the permit; an itemized cost breakdown must be provided on request |
Demolition Permit
VerifiedRequired for demolition of buildings within Yuma city limits, processed as a building permit under the 2024 IBC (commercial, § 150-015) or 2024 IEBC/IRC (residential, § 150-170/180) as locally amended. The City's own Building Permit Processing Time Frames document lists 'Commercial Demolition' and 'Residential Demolition' as distinct tracked permit activities, billed on the same governing Table 1-A valuation-based building permit fee schedule verified for new construction in this file. A full review of the Yuma City Code Chapter 150 table of contents (American Legal) confirms no separate demolition-specific subchapter, bond ordinance, or fee table exists distinct from § 150-016/171/181.
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Requirements
- Demolition permit required before demolishing a building within Yuma city limits, reviewed under the applicable adopted building code (2024 IBC for commercial, 2024 IEBC/IRC for residential); no permit-type-specific demolition ordinance exists — demolition is valued and permitted under the general building-permit provisions
- Governing fee is the valuation-based Table 1-A schedule (Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-171(I) / § 150-181(K)), the same schedule verified for the Residential Building Permit (New Construction) permit type in this file, applied to the demolition's contract valuation
- Review timeline is governed by the City's A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document, which separately tracks 'Commercial Demolition' and 'Residential Demolition' at an 11-business-day overall review time
- Confirmed via a full read of the Yuma City Code Chapter 150 table of contents (§§ 150-001 through 150-999) that no distinct demolition subchapter, site-bond requirement, or utility-disconnection provision exists separate from the general adopted-code 'work requiring a permit' and permit-fee sections
- Apply through the Development Portal or in person
Required documents
- RequiredDemolition Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (governing Table 1-A schedule, same as new construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A (e.g., $110.00 for first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 up to $25,000) | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I) / § 150-171(I) / § 150-181(K), Table 1-A — the governing fee schedule; no distinct demolition bond or fee table exists in the amlegal-hosted Yuma City Code |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours), $150.00/hour weekends/holidays, or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
Fence and Wall Permit
VerifiedFences and walls in Yuma are regulated primarily through the Zoning Code (Chapter 154) by height, setback, and location relative to canals/laterals/drainage channels, rather than through a distinct Building Safety Division fee schedule. Walls over applicable height/engineering thresholds are reviewed under the building code.
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Requirements
- A wall or fence is permitted along any lot line in Agriculture, Suburban Ranch, Residential Estate, Low/Medium/High Density Residential, or Transitional zoning districts, but no wall/fence over 3 feet in height is permitted within a required front-yard setback area (Yuma Zoning Code § 154-15.06(A))
- Residential development adjacent to actively-used canals or laterals must construct a barrier wall of solid masonry at least 6 feet high (wrought iron permitted in lieu of masonry only where the development abuts a drainage channel, or where a masonry wall already exists across the street) (§ 154-15.06(B))
- Residential subdivision exterior fencing must be 6 feet high, solid masonry, sealed with anti-graffiti coating, contiguous with subdivision boundaries; no access gates permitted along the exterior masonry run, except temporarily under an encroachment permit (§ 154-15.06(C))
- Walls/fences requiring structural review (e.g., taller masonry walls) are permitted under the applicable adopted building code (2024 IBC/IRC) using the standard valuation-based fee schedule
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit Application (Wall/Fence)Submitted online through the Development Portal or in person, where a building permit is required for the wall/fence type and height
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (where a permit is required for wall/fence construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation), scaling per Table 1-A | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A; no fee is charged for zoning-only fence permitting under Chapter 154 beyond any applicable zoning review fee, which was not separately published as of this review |
EV Charger / Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit
VerifiedRequired for installation of a residential or commercial EV charger/EVSE in the City of Yuma. No dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type, submittal page, or Table 1-A fee line item was located in the Yuma City Code (§ 150-077, Electrical Permit Fee Schedule) or on the City's Building Safety pages — mirroring the identical documentation gap this file's solar-pv-permit entry already flags. An EV charger installation is permitted as ordinary electrical work under the same NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition framework (Yuma City Code § 150-076/077) as any other electrical permit: the base $50.00 Permit Issuance fee plus the applicable Table 1-A fee bracket for the scope of work. Re-verified 2026-07-20 via a direct re-fetch of the live, current Yuma City Code (American Legal, version '2026 S-74 (current)'): all previously-cited dollar figures ($50.00 Permit Issuance, $7.00 supplemental, $50.00/$75.00/$125.00 Services tiers, $50.00/hour Other Inspections) are confirmed unchanged and current. Additionally confirmed the Table 1-A 'Power Apparatus' bracket — rated by HP/kW/kVA/kVAR, the same bracket this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents as covering kW-rated inverters — is the standard Table 1-A classification for motor/apparatus-type electrical equipment and is the most specifically applicable bracket for a kW-rated EVSE charging unit (as distinct from the flat 'Services' fee, which applies to a new/upgraded electrical service connection rather than the charger unit itself).
Verified 2026-07-20 · Source
Requirements
- Electrical permit required for the EV charger circuit, any panel/service upgrade, and equipment installation, governed by NFPA 70 NEC 2020 Edition as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-076
- Requirements of the most current Arizona Public Service (APS) Electric Service Manual supersede the NEC where APS requirements are more restrictive (§ 150-077(A))
- Apply through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall
- If the installation requires new structural work (e.g., a new carport), a companion building permit (valuation-based, Table 1-A) may also apply
- Confirm with Building Safety (928-373-5100 general line; Inspection@YumaAZ.gov for inspection scheduling) which specific Table 1-A fee bracket currently applies to a standalone EV charger circuit before applying, since no EV-specific line item is published
Required documents
- RequiredElectrical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Issuance | $50.00 (plus $7.00 for each supplemental permit on an unexpired original) | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Fee Schedule - Other; same base electrical permit issuance fee documented in this file's electrical-permit entry — no dedicated EV-specific fee line exists |
| Services — 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes (if a new/upgraded service is required for the charger) | $50.00 each | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, Unit Fee Schedule |
| Other Inspections and Fees (if no specific Unit Fee Schedule bracket applies) | $50.00/hour minimum (2-hr minimum after-hours; 0.5-hr minimum unlisted/reinspection/plan review), or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A — this file's tipsAndGotchas flags a possible unverified 2025 rate increase to $75/$150 per hour for this same 'Other Inspections' line in the Building Permit Fee Table; the Electrical Table's published rate remains $50/hour as of the amlegal.com-hosted code text (re-confirmed live 2026-07-20) |
| Power Apparatus (kW/HP/kVA/kVAR-rated equipment — most specifically applicable Table 1-A bracket for the EVSE unit itself) | Up to and including 1 kW/HP/kVA: $5.00; over 1 to 10: $13.00; over 10 to 50: $25.00; over 50 to 100: $50.00; over 100: $67.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-077(L), Table 1-A, System Fee Schedule item 5 — a Level 2 charger (typically 7-19 kW) would fall in the 'over 1 and not over 10' ($13.00) or 'over 10 and not over 50' ($25.00) bracket; a DC fast charger (50 kW+) would fall in the $50.00 or $67.00 brackets. This is the same bracket this file's solar-pv-permit entry documents as covering kW-rated inverters |
Commercial Building Permit (New Construction / Addition)
VerifiedRequired for new commercial construction and additions in the City of Yuma, reviewed against the 2024 International Building Code (including Appendices C, I, J, K, and O) as adopted by Ord. O2025-033 (Yuma City Code § 150-015) with local amendments at § 150-016. Administered by the Building Safety Division within the Department of Community Development; apply online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall. The City's A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document tracks 'Commercial Building - New' and 'Commercial Building - Addition' each at a 27-business-day overall review time, and separately tracks related commercial activities including Shell Building (27 days), Foundation Only (19 days), Commercial Fire Sprinkler (11 days), and Commercial Sitework - Grading & Utilities (27 days).
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for new commercial construction and additions under the 2024 IBC as adopted by Yuma City Code § 150-015; the 2024 codes became effective November 3, 2025 and mandatory for all new permit applications beginning February 1, 2026 (per the City's Building Safety page)
- Permit application accompanied by construction plans must be submitted to the Department of Community Development for review prior to permit issuance; when applying online through the Development Portal, most permit types do not require submitting the paper application form (per the City's Building Permits page)
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee, due at the time of plan submittal, separate from and in addition to the permit fee (§ 150-016(J))
- Fire protection system submittals must include either a statement of design criteria including a current fire flow test within the past 12 months, or the complete design/plans/calculations; full fire-protection design must be approved in writing by the Fire Department before system installation begins (§ 150-016(G), amending IBC 107.2.2)
- Fire sprinkler where-required thresholds in IBC §§ 903.2.1-903.2.10 are superseded by the City's current adopted fire code (§ 150-016(S)); Commercial Fire Sprinkler is a separately tracked permit activity (11-business-day review) in the City's § 9-835 time-frames document
- Accessibility: buildings must be designed and constructed accessible per A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (Arizonans with Disabilities Act), 28 CFR 35/36, ADAAG, the IBC, and ICC A117.1 (§ 150-016(T)); passenger elevators required on the accessible route in new construction connecting three or more stories, other than structures with four or more dwelling units (§ 150-016(U))
- A dust control plan must be submitted to the building official prior to construction outlining steps to minimize and control dust throughout the project (§ 150-016(EE)); a written site safety plan / fire prevention program is required when the Fire Code Official or Building Official requires one (§ 150-016(DD))
- Grading under IBC Appendix J requires a separate grading permit with its own fee tables J-1 (permit) and J-2 (plan review) (§ 150-016(GG)/(HH)); compacted fill must reach 90% ASTM D 1557 (or 95% ASTM D 698 where approved) verified by special inspection (§ 150-016(X)/(Y)/(II))
- Permit fees must be paid and the permit issued prior to commencement of construction; no occupancy is permitted until the building official issues a Certificate of Occupancy (per the City's Building Permits page)
- Applications are deemed abandoned 180 days after filing absent good-faith pursuit or issuance, with discretionary 180-day extensions on written request (§ 150-016(E)); work commencing before permit issuance incurs an investigation fee of $50.00 minimum up to the full Table 1-A permit fee amount (§ 150-016(K))
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov, yumaaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net) or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor; online applications generally do not require the paper form
- RequiredConstruction PlansComplete construction documents (site plan, architectural, structural, MEP) for review against the 2024 IBC as locally amended; required to accompany the permit application per the City's Building Permits page
- RequiredFire Protection System SubmittalEither a statement of fire-protection design criteria with a current fire flow test (within 12 months) or the complete fire-protection design, plans, calculations, and data; complete design must be approved in writing by the Fire Department before installation starts (§ 150-016(G))
- RequiredDust Control PlanPlan outlining steps to minimize and control dust throughout construction, submitted to the building official prior to construction (§ 150-016(EE))
- OptionalSite Safety PlanWritten fire prevention program for all phases of construction, required when the Fire Code Official or Building Official requires it (§ 150-016(DD))
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1 to $500 | $50.00 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A (re-verified live 2026-08-01, amlegal version 2026 S-74 current) |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $501 to $2,000 | $50.00 for the first $500 plus $4 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $2,001 to $25,000 | $110.00 for the first $2,000 plus $16 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $25,001 to $50,000 | $478.00 for the first $25,000 plus $12 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $50,001 to $100,000 | $780.00 for the first $50,000 plus $8 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $100,001 to $500,000 | $1,180.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $500,001 to $1,000,000 | $3,580.00 for the first $500,000 plus $6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Building Permit Fee — valuation $1,000,001 and up | $6,580.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-016(J); paid at submittal, separate from and in addition to the permit fee; additional plan review for changes/revisions billed at $75.00/hour (0.5-hr minimum) |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour after-hours inspections (2-hr min); $75.00/hour reinspection; $150.00/hour weekend/holiday inspections (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections (0.5-hr min); $75.00/hour additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater; outside consultant plan checking/inspections at actual costs including administrative overhead | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees' (re-verified live 2026-08-01) |
| Grading Permit Fee (if site grading under IBC Appendix J) | $23.50 (1-50 cubic yards) scaling to $919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards plus $36.50 per additional 100,000 cubic yards; separate Grading Plan Review Fee per Table J-2 (no fee up to 50 cy, scaling to $402.25 + $7.25 per additional 100,000 cy over 200,000 cy) | Yuma City Code § 150-016(GG) Table J-1 and (HH) Table J-2 |
| Investigation Fee (work commenced before permit) | $50.00 minimum, up to an amount equal to the Table 1-A permit fee, in addition to the permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-016(K) |
Commercial Tenant Improvement / Alteration Permit
VerifiedRequired for tenant improvements, remodels, and alterations to existing commercial buildings in the City of Yuma, reviewed against the 2024 IBC (§ 150-015/016) and the 2024 International Existing Building Code (§ 150-170/171) as locally amended. Yuma does not publish a separately named 'tenant improvement permit' — but the City's own A.R.S. § 9-835 Building Permit Processing Time Frames document tracks 'Commercial Building - Alteration' as a distinct permit activity with a substantially faster review track (14 business days overall) than new commercial construction (27 business days). Fees are billed on the same governing Table 1-A valuation-based schedule as other building permits; there is no TI-specific fee table.
Verified 2026-08-01 · Source
Requirements
- Building permit required for alterations/tenant improvements to existing commercial buildings, reviewed under the 2024 IBC as amended (§ 150-016) and the 2024 IEBC as adopted (§ 150-170); the 2024 codes are mandatory for all new applications since February 1, 2026
- Processed under the 'Commercial Building - Alteration' activity in the City's A.R.S. § 9-835 time-frames document: 2-day administrative completeness review + 7-day first plan review + 5-day second review (if needed) = 14 business days overall
- Permit fee is the governing valuation-based Table 1-A schedule (§ 150-016(I)) applied to the tenant improvement's valuation; no TI-specific or square-footage-based fee table exists in the Yuma City Code
- Plan review fee is 65% of the building permit fee, due at submittal (§ 150-016(J))
- Changes to fire protection systems require submittals per § 150-016(G) (design criteria with current fire flow test, or complete design approved in writing by the Fire Department before installation); sprinkler thresholds are governed by the City's current adopted fire code (§ 150-016(S))
- Accessibility upgrades per A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (Arizonans with Disabilities Act), ADAAG, and ICC A117.1 apply to the altered work (§ 150-016(T))
- Separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits (with their own fee tables under §§ 150-077(L), 150-061(E), 150-046(F)) are required for trade work within the TI scope; the 'Commercial Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical' activities are each tracked at 11 business days in the § 9-835 document
- A new or changed occupancy requires a Certificate of Occupancy from the building official before the space is occupied (per the City's Building Permits page)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the Development Portal (Tyler EnerGov) or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor
- RequiredConstruction PlansTenant improvement drawings (floor plan, wall/ceiling details, exiting, structural modifications, MEP scope) for review against the 2024 IBC/IEBC as locally amended
- OptionalFire Protection System Submittal (if sprinkler/alarm work is in scope)Design criteria statement with a current fire flow test (within 12 months) or complete fire-protection design; written Fire Department approval required before system installation (§ 150-016(G))
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (governing Table 1-A schedule, same as new construction) | $50.00 minimum ($1-$500 valuation); $110.00 for the first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $478.00 for the first $25,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $780.00 for the first $50,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,180.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; higher brackets continue per Table 1-A | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A (re-verified live 2026-08-01) — no tenant-improvement-specific fee table exists; TI work is billed on this same valuation schedule |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-016(J); due at submittal, separate from and in addition to the permit fee |
| Other Inspections and Fees | $75.00/hour after-hours and reinspections (2-hr min after-hours); $150.00/hour weekends/holidays (2-hr min); $75.00/hour unlisted inspections and additional plan review (0.5-hr min); or total hourly City cost if greater | Yuma City Code § 150-016(I), Table 1-A, 'Other Inspections and Fees' |
| Trade permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical) within TI scope | Separate fee tables: $50.00 base issuance per trade permit plus per-item/unit fees | Yuma City Code §§ 150-077(L) (electrical), 150-061(E) (plumbing), 150-046(F) (mechanical) — documented in this file's respective trade-permit entries |
Sign Permit
VerifiedRequired for the installation, construction, reconstruction, alteration or replacement of all signs and sign structures in the City of Yuma. The permit is issued by the City of Yuma Building Safety Department under Yuma City Code § 154-17.07(B)(1); administration of the sign regulations is shared between the City Zoning Administrator and the Building Official (§ 154-17.07(A)). All permanent sign installations require a permit, including signage painted or otherwise attached to the exterior of a building, wall, roof, fence or other outdoor surface. A temporary sign requires a permit only if it exceeds BOTH 32 square feet of sign face area and six feet in height, but any temporary sign exceeding ten square feet of sign face area must have its location registered with the Department of Planning and Neighborhood Services. An illuminated sign additionally requires a separate electrical permit. The sign permit fee is not a flat fee: it is the valuation-based building permit fee (Table 1-A at § 150-016(I)) applied to the total valuation of the sign and sign structure, calculated from the building valuation data maintained by the Building Safety Department, plus a plan check fee of 65% of the permit fee.
Verified 2026-08-16 · Source
Requirements
- A permit issued by the City of Yuma Building Safety Department is required for the installation, construction, reconstruction, alteration or replacement of all signs and sign structures; failure to obtain the permit is a violation of Chapter 154 (§ 154-17.07(B)(1))
- Permanent signage: a permit is required for all permanent sign installations as regulated by Chapter 154, including the painting or other attachment of any signage on the exterior of any building, wall, roof, fence or other outdoor surface as a new sign installation; the sign owner must indicate in writing whether the sign is an on-site or an off-site installation (§ 154-17.07(B)(1)(b))
- Temporary signage — two different thresholds: a PERMIT is required for any temporary sign installation exceeding 32 square feet in sign face area AND exceeding six feet in height, and the applicant must state in writing the date by which the signage will be removed; separately, the installer of any temporary sign exceeding ten square feet of sign face area must REGISTER its location with the City of Yuma Department of Planning and Neighborhood Services (§ 154-17.07(B)(1)(c))
- If the sign or sign structure is to be illuminated by electrical means, a separate electrical permit is required under the electrical code adopted by the City (§ 154-17.07(B)(1)(d); NFPA 70 2020 NEC adopted at § 150-076, fees at § 150-077(L))
- Each application must be accompanied by a plan or plans drawn to scale showing: complete dimensions illustrating sign face area and the height of the structure if freestanding, or the dimensions of the wall, roof or canopy on which the sign is mounted or painted; the total sign face area already existing on the property (permanent and temporary, on-site and off-site) and its locations; the location of the sign installation on the property together with all property lines, curb lines, curb cuts and sidewalks pertinent to the location; the method of attachment, illumination and structural support, plus any calculations required by the Building Official; and the exact location of the property by address or legal description (§ 154-17.07(B)(2))
- Approval of the permit by the City does not eliminate any requirement to secure a permit from the State of Arizona pursuant to state law where applicable (§ 154-17.07(B)(1))
- Nonconforming signage (§ 154-17.02(C)): a lawfully existing nonconforming sign may be continued indefinitely, but any addition, enlargement or other alteration increasing the degree of nonconformity is prohibited; a nonconforming sign abandoned for more than one year is subject to the abandoned-signage removal provisions of § 154-17.05(E); if damage or deterioration makes the cost of repair equal to 50% of sound replacement value, or the cost of alteration exceeds 50% of replacement value, the sign must be rebuilt or replaced in conformance or removed altogether
- Business name change: when the name of an activity changes, any nonconforming on-site signage related to that activity must be replaced or modified to meet Chapter 154 unless the signage was previously constructed with interchangeable panels, letters or copy. Maintenance, repair, repainting a previously painted face or repapering a previously papered sign is expressly not a “replacement” (§ 154-17.02(C)(3))
- Additional sign standards apply within the Aesthetic Overlay Zoning District (§ 154-14.01(D)(3)) and within the Old Town Zoning District (§ 154-10.03), which publishes its own permitted sign types, prohibited signs and sign standards (§ 154-10.03)
- A noncommercial message may be substituted for all or part of any message on any sign allowed under Chapter 154, with no special or additional approval required, provided the sign structure is already approved or exempt from approval and no structural or electrical change is made; the sign remains subject to all design, locational, structural, building and electrical requirements (§ 154-17.02(E))
- Where a sign has two or more faces the area of all faces counts toward sign area, except that only one face of a double-faced sign counts where the angle between faces does not exceed 30 degrees (§ 154-17.02(F))
Required documents
- RequiredSign Permit ApplicationPer § 154-17.07(B)(1)(a) the application is “in the form prescribed by the Building Safety Department”. No sign-specific application form is published: the Building Safety Forms and Applications page was opened in a real browser on 2026-08-16 and its full document list enumerated (20 documents) — it contains a Building Permit Application, an Electrical Permit Application and a Banner Permit, but no sign permit application. Ask Building Safety at (928) 373-5163 which form applies.
- RequiredScaled Sign Plan(s)Drawn to scale and containing all five items required by § 154-17.07(B)(2): sign face area and structure/wall dimensions, existing sign face area on the property and its locations, sign location relative to property lines/curb lines/curb cuts/sidewalks, method of attachment, illumination and structural support plus any Building Official-required calculations, and the exact property location by address or legal description.
- OptionalBanner PermitSeparately published form on the City’s Building Safety Forms and Applications page (enumerated in a real browser 2026-08-16). Applies to banners; note that under § 154-17.07(B)(1)(c) a temporary sign permit is only triggered above 32 sq ft AND six feet in height, while registration with Planning and Neighborhood Services is triggered above ten sq ft.
- OptionalElectrical Permit ApplicationRequired in addition to the sign permit whenever the sign or sign structure is illuminated by electrical means (§ 154-17.07(B)(1)(d)). Published on the Building Safety Forms and Applications page.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Permit Fee — valuation-based (no flat sign fee exists) | $50.00 minimum ($1 to $500 valuation); $50.00 for the first $500 plus $4 per additional $100 to $2,000; $110.00 for the first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $478.00 for the first $25,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $780.00 for the first $50,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,180.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,580.00 for the first $500,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $6,580.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4 per additional $1,000 | Yuma City Code § 154-17.07(C)(1): before issuing any sign permit the Building Safety Department collects a permit fee “in the amount specified by current adopted building code”, based on the total valuation of the sign and sign structure (whether or not made locally) as calculated from the building valuation data maintained by the Building Safety Department, which includes the unit cost per square foot of sign face area for illuminated and nonilluminated signage. For an addition to an existing sign or sign structure the valuation is based on the square footage of sign face area added (§ 154-17.07(C)(1)(a)-(b)). The bracket figures shown are Table 1-A at § 150-016(I) as amended by Ord. O2025-033 (passed 10-1-25), read row-by-row from the American Legal HTML table markup on 2026-08-16 rather than from text extraction. NOT OBTAINED: the Department’s per-square-foot sign valuation unit costs are not printed in the code, and the City’s “Building Permit Fees” PDF could not be retrieved — yumaaz.gov is behind Akamai (403 to every non-browser client), the PDF yields no extractable text in Chrome’s viewer, and the Wayback Machine returned 429/503 this review. Obtain the sign valuation figures from Building Safety at (928) 373-5163. |
| Plan Check Fee | 65% of the sign permit fee | Yuma City Code § 154-17.07(C)(2); collected by the Building Safety Department at the time the permit is applied for and plans are submitted, and payable whether or not a permit is issued. |
| Investigation Fee (work begun without a permit) | An amount equal to, and in addition to, the sign permit fee | Yuma City Code § 154-17.07(C)(3): where work requiring a permit has begun without one, the Building Safety Department conducts a special investigation before issuing any permit, and the investigation fee equals the permit fee. The party performing the work is also subject to the penal provisions of Chapter 154 and of any other adopted code or ordinance. |
| Re-inspection Fee — TWO OFFICIAL FIGURES CONFLICT | $15 per re-inspection under the sign chapter (§ 154-17.07(C)(3)(b)); $75 per hour under the building fee table (§ 150-016(I), Table 1-A, “Other Inspections and Fees”) | CONFLICT DISCLOSED, NOT RESOLVED by this research and deliberately not averaged or silently chosen. § 154-17.07(C)(3)(b) states a re-inspection fee “shall be $15”, assessed when the work called for inspection is not complete or previously noted corrections have not been made. Table 1-A at § 150-016(I), as amended by Ord. O2025-033 passed 10-1-25, instead sets “Reinspection fees of $75 per hour” (or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater). Both texts are live in the same code version (2026 S-74) and both were read directly on 2026-08-16; the sign-chapter figure descends from ordinance history predating the 2025 building-fee update. Confirm which applies with Building Safety at (928) 373-5163. |
| Electrical Permit (illuminated signs only) | Per the electrical fee table at Yuma City Code § 150-077(L) — see this file’s electrical-permit entry | A separate electrical permit is required for any sign illuminated by electrical means (§ 154-17.07(B)(1)(d)). Its fee is not set by the sign chapter; no electrical figure is restated here rather than re-derived. |
| Variance from sign design standards (only if relief is sought) | Variance or appeal application per § 154-01.05(D): $125 for the first acre plus $20 per additional acre in all residential districts; $500 for the first acre plus $20 per additional acre in commercial/industrial districts; $200 for an appeal of an ordinance interpretation; minor variance or exception request 50% of the variance fee | Yuma City Code § 154-01.05(D), read 2026-08-16. IMPORTANT CAVEAT published in the same section: “An annual increase in the above planning and zoning fees is to be done each subsequent July 1 based on the previous year’s West B/C Cost of Living Index” — so these printed figures may lag the amount actually charged. Sign variances are heard by the City of Yuma Hearing Officer, who may not grant any variance increasing the degree of nonconformity of existing signage and may grant no relief at all for signs prohibited by § 154-17.06(A) (§ 154-17.07(D)(1)). Variances from the structural or mechanical requirements of the building code, or appeals from a Building Official interpretation, go instead to the Board of Appeals or Building Advisory Board (§ 154-17.07(D)(2)). |
Fire Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Permit
VerifiedThe City of Yuma administers fire permitting ITSELF — it is not delegated to an independent fire district. The Community Risk Reduction Division within the Yuma Fire Department is the fire code agency, established at Yuma City Code § 131-18 and confirmed by the City’s amendment of IFC § 103.1 at § 131-16(D), and it is responsible for construction plan review, fire inspections and fire origin/cause investigations. The City has adopted the 2024 International Fire Code including Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I by Ord. O2025-039, passed 10-1-25 (§ 131-15), and publishes its own Schedule of Fire Activity Permit Fees at § 131-16(G) — Fire Sprinkler Alterations and Fire Alarm Alterations are each $75.00 over-the-counter permit plus a $75.00 per hour inspection fee. Yuma’s where-required sprinkler rule is substantially broader than the model code: § 131-16(Z) deletes IFC §§ 903.2.1 through 903.2.10 and instead requires an automatic sprinkler system throughout all levels of all buildings hereafter constructed except Group U occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings, subject to six narrow exceptions.
Verified 2026-08-16 · Source
Requirements
- The 2024 International Fire Code, with the local amendments at § 131-16, is the Fire Code of the City of Yuma (§§ 131-15, 131-16(A)); it is enforced by the Community Risk Reduction Division within the Yuma Fire Department, operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief, with a Fire Marshal in charge of the division appointed on the basis of examination (§ 131-18; IFC § 103.1 as amended at § 131-16(D))
- Fire protection system plan submittals must include EITHER a statement of the design criteria for the fire protection system(s) that also includes a current fire flow test within the past 12 months, OR the complete design, plans, calculations and data. Where only the design criteria and fire flow test are submitted first, the complete design must subsequently be submitted and must be APPROVED IN WRITING by the Fire Department before the start of system installation. Shop drawings, calculations and data must contain all information required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 9 (§ 131-16(H), IFC § 106.2.2 as amended; the parallel building-code provision is § 150-016(G))
- Where required — Yuma-specific rule replacing IFC §§ 903.2.1 to 903.2.10 (§ 131-16(Z)(A)): an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all levels of all buildings hereafter constructed, EXCEPT Group U occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings. Six exceptions: (1) Group A-1 to A-5, E or M occupancies of 500 square feet or less; (2) Group B without cooking equipment, ambulatory care or hazardous materials, 2,000 square feet or less; (3) Group S or F without high-piled storage, woodworking, lithium-ion/lithium-metal battery or energy-storage manufacture or storage, distilled-spirits manufacture or storage, upholstered furniture or mattress storage/manufacture, commercial motor vehicle storage, lithium-powered vehicle storage, bulk tire storage or hazardous materials, 2,000 square feet or less; (4) temporary modular or factory-built structures whose use and Certificate of Occupancy are limited to one year from set-up to removal; (5) free-standing open canopy structures meeting nine listed criteria including a 10,000 square foot cap, fully open sides, no cooking equipment and an approved water supply for the required fire flow; and (6) 24-hour assisted living care homes within a one- or two-family dwelling with 10 or fewer persons receiving care, unless required by Arizona Revised Statutes or the Arizona Administrative Code
- Fire-resistive firewalls are expressly NOT considered a barrier creating a separate building for the purposes of the square-footage exceptions above (§ 131-16(Z)(A), notes to Exceptions 1-3)
- Using the 2,000 square foot Group B or Group S/F exception is a one-way door: § 131-16(Z)(A) provides that if the exception is utilized, any future expansion of the footprint triggers an automatic fire sprinkler retrofit requirement
- Retrofit triggers for existing buildings (§ 131-16(Z)(B)-(D)): a change of occupancy under IFC § 102.3 whose new occupancy is deemed a greater hazard than the previous one causes the building to be treated as a new building and to require sprinkler installation; one or more renovations totalling in excess of 50% of value as assessed by the August 2024 publishing of the ICC Building Valuation Data Chart triggers compliance; and expansions summing to a 50% increase in size require a sprinkler retrofit. Group U occupancies and one- and two-family dwellings are excluded from the renovation trigger
- RV storage sprinkler system design criteria shall be Extra Hazard 2 (EH2) or greater (§ 131-16(Z)(E))
- Existing Group R-1: a fire alarm and smoke alarms must be installed in accordance with IFC §§ 1103.7.5.1 to 1103.7.5.2.1 when the building undergoes a Level 1 or higher alteration as defined in the adopted International Existing Building Code (§ 131-16(DD))
- Existing Group R-2 more than three stories in height or with more than 16 dwelling or sleeping units: a manual fire alarm activating the occupant notification system per IFC § 907.5 must be installed when the building undergoes a Level 1 or higher alteration under the adopted IEBC (§ 131-16(EE))
- Impaired and nuisance-alarm-prone systems (§ 131-16(Y), adding IFC §§ 901.11 to 901.11.7): the owner or designated representative must immediately notify the AHJ when a fire alarm system is impaired; a system producing five or more nuisance alarms in a 365-day period is a “chronic nuisance alarm prone system”; the AHJ may require standby fire personnel or an approved fire watch, and may require central station service; supervising stations and service companies must immediately notify the AHJ of impairment, loss of monitoring, loss of testing/service, or inability to repair; systems that cannot be repaired must be replaced
- Electronic reporting (§ 131-16(X), adding IFC § 901.6.3.2): all persons performing inspection, testing or maintenance on fire and life safety systems and equipment on commercial properties within the City must submit ALL compliant and non-compliant reports to the Yuma Fire Department electronically in a method approved by the AHJ — covering automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, commercial kitchen hood suppression systems and hood cleaning, active smoke control systems, private fire hydrant systems, fire pumps, spray booths, special suppression and foam systems, and standpipes. The City publishes this program as “The Compliance Engine and Electronic Reporting”
- The fire department connection must be remotely located from the building, or in a location approved by the AHJ (§ 131-16(CC), adding IFC § 912.2.3)
- Commercial kitchen suppression: the manual actuation device must be at or near a means of egress from the cooking area, 42 to 48 inches above the floor, requiring at most 40 pounds of force and 14 inches of movement (§ 131-16(AA)); the system must have an audible/visual device that activates on system actuation (§ 131-16(BB))
- Fire flow is per adopted Appendix B, with Yuma additions covering exterior hazardous-materials storage and stand-alone commercial parking lots used for hazardous-materials transfer/storage (§ 131-16(Q)-(S)); hydrant spacing is per adopted Appendix C, with Yuma additions at § 131-16(U)-(V) and a 1,000-foot allowance for detached one- and two-family dwellings protected by a minimum NFPA 13D system (§ 131-16(T))
- Appeals: the City of Yuma “Building Advisory Board” serves as the Board of Appeals wherever the City Fire Code refers to one (§ 131-16(I)); IFC Appendix A (Board of Appeals) is expressly NOT adopted (§ 131-16(SS))
Required documents
- RequiredFire Protection System SubmittalEither a statement of the design criteria for the fire protection system(s) including a current fire flow test within the past 12 months, or the complete design, plans, calculations and data. Where only the criteria plus flow test are submitted first, the complete design must be approved in writing by the Fire Department before installation begins (§ 131-16(H); parallel building-code provision § 150-016(G)).
- RequiredShop Drawings, Calculations and DataWhere applicable, containing all information required by the referenced installation standards in Chapter 9 of the adopted 2024 IFC (§ 131-16(H)).
- OptionalHydrant Flow Test ApplicationPublished on the City of Yuma Building Safety Forms and Applications page (list enumerated in a real browser 2026-08-16). Supports the “current fire flow test within the past 12 months” that § 131-16(H) requires with a design-criteria submittal.
- OptionalElectronic Inspection, Testing and Maintenance ReportsAll compliant and non-compliant ITM reports for commercial fire and life safety systems must be submitted to the Yuma Fire Department electronically in an AHJ-approved method (§ 131-16(X)); published by the City as The Compliance Engine and Electronic Reporting.
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Sprinkler Alterations | $75.00 over the counter permit plus $75.00 an hour inspection fee | Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), “Schedule of Fire Activity Permit Fees”, added by amendment to IFC § 108.2. Read on 2026-08-16 row-by-row from the American Legal HTML table markup (each label and its fee taken from the same <tr>), not from PDF text extraction. Latest fee ordinance in the section history: Ord. O2025-039, passed 10-1-25. |
| Fire Alarm Alterations | $75.00 over the counter permit plus $75.00 an hour inspection fee | Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), Schedule of Fire Activity Permit Fees; read from the HTML table markup 2026-08-16. |
| Carbon Dioxide System Installations/Alterations | $75.00 over the counter permit plus $75.00 an hour inspection fee | Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), Schedule of Fire Activity Permit Fees; read from the HTML table markup 2026-08-16. |
| New fire sprinkler or fire alarm SYSTEM in new construction | Not separately published | DELIBERATE OMISSION, not an oversight. The Schedule of Fire Activity Permit Fees at § 131-16(G) prices “Alterations” only; it contains no line for a new system in new construction. Table 1-A at § 150-016(I) (the building permit fee table, read row-by-row from the HTML markup 2026-08-16) likewise contains no fire suppression or fire alarm line. No figure is inferred. Ask the Community Risk Reduction Division at (928) 373-4850 how a new-building fire protection system is billed. |
| Other Inspections and Fees (fire) | Inspections outside normal business hours $75 per hour (2-hour minimum); re-inspections $75 per hour; inspections on weekends and holidays $150 per hour (2-hour minimum); inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $75 per hour (one-half hour minimum); additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans $75 per hour (one-half hour minimum); use of an outside consultant for plan checking or inspections at actual costs | Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), “Other Inspections and Fees” notes 1 to 6. Every hourly rate carries the qualifier “or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest”, which includes supervision, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employee involved; actual costs include administrative and overhead costs. The code also warns that “staffing may not always be available to accommodate these inspection requests.” |
| Commercial fire inspection program re-inspections | No charge for the initial annual commercial fire inspection and one follow-up; each additional follow-up re-inspection is charged at the standard hourly fee with a one-hour minimum | Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), “Other Inspections and Fees” note 2. |
| Other fire activity permits (context) | Carnivals and Fairs $75.00; Display Fireworks $150.00; Pyrotechnics before a proximate audience $150.00; Flame Effects before a proximate audience $75.00; Explosives and Blasting $150.00; Membrane Structures and Tents (per Chapter 31) $125.00; Open Burning $150.00; Fire Inspections Mandated by the State for Licensing $75.00; Sale or Storage of Permissible Consumer Fireworks $75.00; Permissible Consumer Fireworks Sales Tent $200.00; Tire Storage in excess of 500 tires $150.00; Fire inspections needed for other state or local programs $75.00; Fuel Tank Removal $150.00; Bonfire $75.00 | Full Schedule of Fire Activity Permit Fees at Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), read row-by-row from the American Legal HTML table markup 2026-08-16. Listed for completeness because these are the operational permits the same Community Risk Reduction Division issues alongside sprinkler and alarm alteration permits. § 131-16(E) and (F) add IFC operational permits for permissible consumer fireworks (1.4G) and for flame effects before a proximate audience. |
Change of Use / Change of Occupancy Permit
The City of Yuma publishes no separately named “change of use permit” — there is no change-of-use application form, no change-of-use fee line and no City web page describing a change-of-use process. A change of use or occupancy is instead effected through four converging requirements in the Yuma City Code: (1) zoning conformity under § 154-01.02(A), which forbids any premises being used except in conformity with the provisions for its district; (2) a building permit reviewed against the 2024 International Existing Building Code adopted at § 150-170 by Ord. O2025-035 (passed 9-17-25), whose change-of-occupancy provisions Yuma did NOT amend at § 150-171, so the unamended 2024 IEBC change-of-occupancy chapter governs; (3) the City’s amended fire code, where § 131-16(B) adds IFC § 102.3.1 directing that whether a change of use or occupancy is a more hazardous operation requiring a sprinkler retrofit is determined by the Means of Egress Hazard Categories Table in the adopted IEBC, and § 131-16(Z)(B) makes the consequence explicit — a change of occupancy to a greater hazard means the building “will be treated as a new building and will require the installation of fire sprinklers”; and (4) issuance of a new Certificate of Occupancy by the building official, without which no occupancy is permitted. The 2024 codes have been mandatory for all new permit applications since February 1, 2026.
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Requirements
- ZONING FIRST: no building, structure or premises may hereafter be used, and no building or structure or part thereof may be constructed, erected, leased, reconstructed, extended, moved, enlarged or materially altered, except in conformity with the provisions of Chapter 154 for the district in which it is located (§ 154-01.02(A)). If the proposed use is not permitted in the district, a rezoning or a conditional use permit must be obtained before the change of use can proceed
- A building permit is required for the work, reviewed against the 2024 International Existing Building Code (including Appendices A, B and E) as adopted at § 150-170 and amended at § 150-171. Yuma’s IEBC amendments do not reach the change-of-occupancy chapter, so those provisions apply as published by the ICC. Use of the 2024 codes has been mandatory for all new permit applications since February 1, 2026 (City of Yuma Building Safety page)
- FIRE — sprinkler retrofit determination: § 131-16(B) adds IFC § 102.3.1, “For the purpose of determining if a change of use or a change of occupancy will be a more hazardous operation requiring the retrofit of a fire sprinkler system, the ‘Means of Egress Hazard Categories Table’ (for life safety) in the edition of the International Existing Building Code currently adopted by the City of Yuma will be referenced.” § 131-16(Z)(B) states the consequence: an existing building undergoing a change of occupancy whose new occupancy is deemed a greater hazard than the previous occupancy is treated as a new building and requires the installation of fire sprinklers
- IFC § 102.4 as amended (§ 131-16(C)): any alterations, additions, changes in use or changes in structures required by the fire code that are within the scope of the adopted building code must be made in accordance with that building code
- Fire alarm retrofit triggers commonly reached during a change-of-use build-out: existing Group R-1 requires a fire alarm and smoke alarms, and existing Group R-2 more than three stories or with more than 16 dwelling/sleeping units requires a manual fire alarm activating occupant notification per IFC § 907.5, when the building undergoes an IEBC Level 1 or higher alteration (§ 131-16(DD), (EE))
- Two further sprinkler retrofit triggers sit alongside the change-of-occupancy one and are easily tripped by build-out scope: renovations totalling in excess of 50% of value as assessed by the August 2024 ICC Building Valuation Data Chart, and expansions summing to a 50% increase in size (§ 131-16(Z)(C), (D))
- PARKING: if the classification of a use for the purpose of determining required off-street parking is not readily determinable, the classification is determined by the Planning Director upon recommendation from the Building Official, based on the permitted occupancy of the building (§ 154-16.07). A change of use can therefore change the required parking count — Yuma’s ratios differ sharply by use, for example one space per 75 square feet of public-service area for a sit-down restaurant versus one space per 250 square feet for a commercial building not otherwise specified
- ACCESSIBILITY: the altered work must be designed and constructed accessible in accordance with A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8 (Public Accommodations and Services, the Arizonans with Disabilities Act), A.A.C. R10-3-401 through R10-3-404 (which include 28 CFR 35 and 28 CFR 36), ADAAG, and the alteration and existing-building provisions of ICC A117.1 (§ 150-171(S), IEBC § 306.3 as amended)
- SIGNAGE: when the name of an activity changes, any nonconforming on-site signage related to that activity must be replaced or modified to meet Chapter 154, unless the signage was previously constructed with interchangeable panels, letters or copy (§ 154-17.02(C)(3)). A new or altered sign additionally requires its own sign permit (§ 154-17.07(B)(1)) — see this file’s sign-permit entry
- CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: once construction is complete and all required inspections have been completed and approved, the building official issues the Certificate of Occupancy; there shall be no occupancy of any building or structure until this certificate is issued (City of Yuma Building Permits page, read live 2026-08-16)
- Changing the occupancy of a building in violation of the approved construction documents, a directive of the building official, or a permit or certificate issued under the code is expressly a violation subject to penalty and fine (§ 150-171(Q), IEBC § 113.4 as amended)
- Permit applications are deemed abandoned 180 days after filing unless pursued in good faith or a permit has issued, with discretionary extensions of up to 180 days each (§ 150-171(G), IEBC § 105.3.2 as amended)
Required documents
- RequiredBuilding Permit ApplicationSubmitted through the City’s Development Portal or in person at Yuma City Hall, 2nd Floor. There is NO change-of-use or certificate-of-occupancy application form: the Building Safety Forms and Applications page was opened in a real browser on 2026-08-16 and its full list enumerated — 20 published documents, none of them change-of-use or CO specific.
- RequiredConstruction Plans and Existing Building EvaluationPlans and supporting evaluation demonstrating compliance of the changed occupancy under the 2024 IEBC as adopted (§ 150-170) and the 2024 IBC as amended (§ 150-016), including the accessibility provisions at § 150-171(S).
- OptionalMeans of Egress Hazard Category ComparisonThe comparison of previous and proposed occupancy against the Means of Egress Hazard Categories Table (for life safety) in the adopted IEBC, which § 131-16(B) makes the governing test for whether a sprinkler retrofit is required. Not published as a City form, but it is the analysis the determination turns on.
- OptionalFire Protection System SubmittalRequired if the change of occupancy triggers a sprinkler or alarm retrofit: a statement of design criteria with a current fire flow test within the past 12 months, or the complete design; the complete design must be approved in writing by the Fire Department before installation begins (§ 131-16(H), § 150-016(G)).
- OptionalWritten Verification of ZoningOptional but cheap pre-check that the proposed use is allowed in the district; $45 under § 154-01.05(F).
- OptionalConditional Use Permit ApplicationRequired only where the proposed new use is a conditional rather than permitted use in the district. Fees at § 154-01.05(C).
Fee schedule
| Fee type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building Permit Fee — valuation-based (governing Table 1-A schedule) | $50.00 minimum ($1 to $500 valuation); $50.00 for the first $500 plus $4 per additional $100 to $2,000; $110.00 for the first $2,000 plus $16 per additional $1,000 to $25,000; $478.00 for the first $25,000 plus $12 per additional $1,000 to $50,000; $780.00 for the first $50,000 plus $8 per additional $1,000 to $100,000; $1,180.00 for the first $100,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 to $500,000; $3,580.00 for the first $500,000 plus $6 per additional $1,000 to $1,000,000; $6,580.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4 per additional $1,000 | There is no change-of-use-specific fee table anywhere in the Yuma City Code. § 150-171(I) applies the identical Table 1-A to work performed under the Existing Building Code, and § 150-016(I) carries the same table for the Building Code. Read row-by-row from the American Legal HTML table markup on 2026-08-16 (both instances checked and identical), not from PDF text extraction. |
| Plan Review Fee | 65% of the building permit fee | Yuma City Code § 150-171(J) (IEBC § 108.2.1 as amended) and § 150-016(J). Paid at the time submittal documents are submitted for plan review, separate from and in addition to the permit fee. Incomplete or changed submittals draw an additional plan review fee at the Table 1-A rate ($75 per hour, one-half hour minimum). |
| Written Verification of Zoning | $45 | Yuma City Code § 154-01.05(F). Subject to the annual July 1 escalation on planning and zoning fees based on the previous year’s West B/C Cost of Living Index, published in the same section — the printed figure may lag the amount charged. |
| Conditional Use Permit application (only if the new use requires one) | $275 in all residential districts; $875 in commercial and industrial districts; $300 in the downtown improvement district | Yuma City Code § 154-01.05(C), read 2026-08-16. Subject to the same annual July 1 West B/C Cost of Living Index escalation. Fees are due and payable at the time of filing for the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment or City Council agenda; a continuance requested by the applicant costs a further 10% of the original fee for 0 to 90 days, or 50% for 91 to 365 days (§ 154-01.05(G)). |
| Fire permit if the change of occupancy triggers a sprinkler or alarm retrofit | $75.00 over the counter permit plus $75.00 an hour inspection fee for Fire Sprinkler Alterations, and the same for Fire Alarm Alterations | Yuma City Code § 131-16(G), Schedule of Fire Activity Permit Fees, read from the HTML table markup 2026-08-16. The much larger cost in a hazard-increasing change of occupancy is the sprinkler system installation itself, which § 131-16(Z)(B) requires for the whole building, not the permit fee. |
| Investigation fee (work commenced before permit issuance) | Minimum $50.00, maximum up to the same amount as the Table 1-A fee, determined by the building official based on the circumstances, nature and severity of the infraction | Yuma City Code § 150-171(L) (IEBC § 108.4 as amended). Charged in addition to the permit fee, whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. |
| Refunds | Full refund of any fee erroneously paid or collected; not more than 80% of the permit fee where no work has been done under the permit; not more than 80% of the plan review fee where the application is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan review effort has been expended | Yuma City Code § 150-171(K) (IEBC § 108.6 as amended). Refunds require a written application by the original permittee no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. |
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