Town of Quartzsite, AZ Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

All properties within the incorporated Town of Quartzsite.

Department

Town of Quartzsite Building Safety Department / Community Development

Address

465 N. Plymouth Avenue, Quartzsite, AZ 85346

Phone

(928) 927-4333

Website

https://www.townofquartzsite.org/

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine whether a building permit is required (generally required for commercial, residential improvements, additions, and accessory structures greater than 120 square feet).
2. Prepare building plans and specifications in compliance with adopted building codes.
3. Submit the building permit application to the Community Development Department.
4. Plans are reviewed for compliance with applicable building and zoning codes.
5. Pay required building permit fees (calculated via iWorQ using adopted code tables).
6. Building permit is issued upon approval of the application, plans, and payment.
7. Schedule inspections for required phases of construction.
8. Complete all required inspections.
9. Obtain a certificate of occupancy; note that no certificate of occupancy will be issued for a development segment requiring Town Council approval until required utilities, drainage, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and aggregate base material are installed per approved engineering plans (unless Town Council approves otherwise).

Typical processing time: Processing times vary by project complexity; applicants should contact Town of Quartzsite Community Development for specific timelines.

Source: Town of Quartzsite Building Safety Department / Community Development

General Requirements

Quartzsite Town Code section 150.02 requires a building permit to be applied for and issued by the Building Safety Department before constructing any commercial or residential improvement, addition, renovation, or accessory structure/building greater than 120 square feet, unless otherwise exempt under adopted codes.

Required Documents

• Completed permit application
• Building plans and specifications
• Zoning compliance documentation
• Project-specific supporting documents (site plans, utility diagrams, etc.)

Building code

2018 International Building Code (IBC) including appendices C, I, and J; 2018 IRC, IMC, IPC; and 2018 fire, fuel gas, existing-building, and property-maintenance codes. Permitted buildings must conform to the Town zoning ordinance.

Fees

Permit fee formula

Building, electrical, plumbing, and grading permit fees are calculated via iWorQ using adopted code tables.

Payment note

Manufactured home / mobile home / park model / office trailer installation fee: $360. Factory-built building permit fees for modular structures apply per the adopted fee schedule.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Structures and improvements smaller than 120 square feet (unless electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or other specific triggers apply)

Important: Applicants should verify specific exemptions in the adopted building code. Exemptions do not waive compliance with zoning ordinances or other local regulations.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• (928) 927-4333 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Applicants should consult the Development Procedures Handbook and current town policies for inspection scheduling requirements.

Additional Resources

• Building code: 2018 International Building Code (IBC) including appendices C, I, and J; 2018 IRC, IMC, IPC; and 2018 fire, fuel gas, existing-building, and property-maintenance codes. Permitted buildings must conform to the Town zoning ordinance.
• Verify contractor license: Arizona Registrar of Contractors License Search
• Utility Application Packet
• Town Code Chapter 150 - Building Administration
• License lookup guide: Arizona Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Arizona Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Arizona hub: Arizona Contractor License & Permit Hub

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