​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​OFFICE OF CUSTOMER ADVOCACY (OCA)

​Planning and Development​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

​The Office of Customer Advocacy (OCA) can help you understand the development requirements for your project. Customers considering the renovation of an existing building for commercial purposes are encouraged to contact this office before beginning the building permit process. 

Key Services 

  • Assistance with pre-project research 
  • Reviewing processes and procedures 
  • Formulate realistic timelines and feasibility discussions 
  • Help connect you with the appropriate technical expert for specific code or ordinance issues

OCA Projects 

  • Remodel of existing commercial buildings 
  • Adaptive Reuse of existing buildings for new business purposes 
  • Minor additions to existing commercial buildings 
  • Certificate of Occupancy Process 
  • Assistance through Temporary Indoor Business Use (TIBU) Permit process 
  • Projects are encouraged to include Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Adaptive Reuse Projects​​

                             


Contact us: 

Phoenix City Hall 

200 W. Washington Street 3rd Floor 

Phoenix, AZ 85003 

Weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

OCA Line: 602-534-7344

OCA Email: 

pdd.officeofcustomeradvocacy@phoenix.gov

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Meet the Team: 


Renee Blakley

Economic Development Program Manager

602-495-7347

renee.blakley@phoenix.gov


Travis Tomich

Project Manager

602-534-6670

travis.tomich@phoenix.gov


Elias Valencia 

Light Rail Coordinator 

602-256-3235 

elias.valencia@phoenix.gov 


Renee Blakley

Vacant Storefront Program 

602-495-7347

renee.blakley@phoenix.gov


Gabriel Munoz

Chief Engineering Tech

602-534-3625

gabriel.munoz@phoenix.gov


Marsha Owens

Engineering Tech

602-262-6848

marsha.owens@phoenix.gov


Deborah Osekowsky

Administrative Assistant I

602-534-6059

debbie.osekowsky@phoenix.gov


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