Release 2 of SHAPE PHX - Phoenix's new permitting system - is now LIVE for Long Range Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation projects!

All new SHAPE PHX Portal users submitting Planning and Zoning applications will need to create a new user account at shapephx.phoenix.gov. If you are creating an account to conduct business with the City of Phoenix on behalf of a company, please email us at shapephx@phoenix.gov before getting started with the account creation process.

Planning and Zoning applications submitted prior to September 18, 2023 will continue to be processed in previous systems through completion of the application process. For a complete list of Release 2 items or for more information about the SHAPE PHX system, please visit the SHAPE PHX homepage here.

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Planning guides the physical development of the city. Examples of the department's work include implementation of the Phoenix General Plan; administration and updating of the Zoning Ordinance; processing of rezoning requests and General Plan amendments; development of area and neighborhood plans; development of long-range growth strategies; and development and implementation of freeway mitigation programs.