Before design
Which permit office is yours?
A mailing address can point to the wrong permit office. Check before you draw anything.
This is an independent referral guide. It connects homeowners with independent providers and may receive compensation. It is not a licensed contractor and it does not do the work.
Why it matters
Barrier heights, setbacks, and paperwork differ between offices. Paradise Valley wants the barrier 20 inches from the water. Fountain Hills requires a 3 foot clear zone outside the barrier. Unincorporated county land requires a 3 foot setback from property lines.
How to check
- Pull up your parcel record with the Maricopa County Assessor and note the city or town listed.
- Call that office and confirm before design work.
- Ask your HOA, if you have one, about its own rules.
Sources
Public pages, linked so you can read the source yourself. Rules change, so confirm the current version with the agency before you rely on it.
Tell us about the yard
Say which part of Scottsdale you are in, how big the backyard is, and whether you have an HOA or a NAOS easement.