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      Site Development

      Setting the Stage for Building Construction

      Site development is a multi-discipline process - site, civil, landscape and hillside –that encompasses all of the necessary work to set the stage for building construction on a property. The Site Review process helps developers apply Zoning Ordinance standards about how structures and other project features should be positioned on a site to ensure navigability, traffic safety and integration with surrounding properties. The Civil Review process maps out how water, sewer and other utilities are added to properties; how stormwater will be managed and retained on site; and how driveways sidewalks and other permanent concrete improvements are added. Landscape Reviews are required for certain projects to help builders preserve pre-existing vegetation and outline where trees and shrub should be added. Finally, the Hillside Review process ensures parcels that are built on sloped areas are safe and functional and minimize impact to sensitive surrounding desert areas.

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      Site Planning, Civil, Landscape and Hillside reviews and Requirements

      • Civil Plan Reviews

        Learn about Phoenix's civil plan review process for site development, ensuring compliance and efficiency in your construction projects.

      • Grading and Drainage

        The city of Phoenix requires the review of grading and drainage plans for all construction projects - residential and non-residential.

      • Priority Expedited Plan Review

        Get your civil plans reviewed faster with Phoenix's Priority Expedited Plan Review service, ensuring timely project approvals and efficient development.

      • Hillside

        The City of Phoenix requires the review of hillside plans for any project in a hillside development area.

      • Landscape Reviews

        Explore Phoenix's landscape reviews for site development, ensuring compliance and enhancing urban aesthetics.

      • Site Planning

        Development review applies to all public and private facilities in residential, commercial and industrial developments in all zoning districts of the city.

      • Abandonments

        Explore site planning and development for abandonments in Phoenix. Learn about processes and requirements for site civil projects.

      • Addressing

        Links to guide developers and property owners to get addresses assigned to projects.

      • Address Appeal

        If the assigned address is unsatisfactory, the property owner may pursue an address change.

      • Review Addressing - Non-residential Developments

        The process for address reviews in non-residential developments in Phoenix.

      • Construction Plan Review

        The following information outlines various construction plan review services provided by the city of Phoenix

      • Dedications, Easements, Right of Way

        Explore dedications, easements, and right of way processes in Phoenix for effective site planning and development guidance.

      • Electronic Plan Review

        Information about the systems and guidelines involved in electronic plan reviews

      • Lot Split / Lot Combination / Lot Line Adjustment

        Explore lot split, combination, and line adjustment processes in Phoenix.

      • Plats

        Learn about plats in the site development process.