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623-930-2800623-930-4400623-915-3263
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Look up one process on its own. The designer, the utility call, the inspections, across every permit in Glendale.

Registration process · 1Pre-approval process · 1Design process · 1Permit application process · 3Plan review process · 1Inspection process · 1Close-out process · 1

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Close-out process · City-wide

Final approval or certificate, permit expiration and extensions, revisions and change of scope, obtaining records.
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Confirm fire/life safety inspection is current
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As part of the license approval process, the Fire Department verifies the business location has a current (within 365 days) passing fire/life safety inspection conducted by the City of Glendale Fire Department.
Contact (623) 930-4400
Verify Certificate of Occupancy and closed building permits
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Along with the Building Safety Division, the Fire Department will verify if the business location has a Certificate of Occupancy and if building permits have been closed.
Request Certificate of Occupancy after passing inspections
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When you have passed all of your inspections, submit your request for the Certificate of Occupancy by sending an email to COORequest@glendaleaz.com and providing the Project Address and Building Permit #.
Updated Sep 22, 2026
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Design process · City-wide

What must be submitted and who may prepare it: drawings, load calculations, engineered stamps, site plan.
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Prepare construction drawings and calculations
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The applicant must provide enough information to describe the project fully and clearly, including construction drawings and additional calculations and/or specs.
Updated Sep 22, 2026
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Inspection process · City-wide

Required inspections in sequence, how to schedule, notice period and windows, re-inspection fees, what the inspector checks.
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Schedule inspections by phone
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Dial 623-915-3263 from a touch-tone phone. Press 1 to schedule an inspection. Enter the numeric portion of your permit number followed by the pound key (#). Enter the three-digit inspection code you wish to schedule. Verify the correct inspection type was spoken.
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Choose inspection date
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Press 1 to schedule an inspection for the next business day (only if calling prior to 4:00 a.m.) or listen to the recorded message for further options to schedule a different day. Verify the correct inspection day is spoken.
Obtain confirmation number or schedule additional inspections
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Press 1 to hear your confirmation number if this is the only inspection for the call, Press 2 to schedule another inspection on the same permit number, or Press 3 to schedule another inspection on a different permit number.
Reference inspection codes list
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Use the published three-digit inspection codes for Building, Mechanical/Plumbing, Electrical, and Certificate of Occupancy inspections (for example 699 Final Inspection/Certificate of Occupancy, 688 Solar Panel, 199 Final/Structural).
Updated Sep 22, 2026
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Plan review process · City-wide

Whether review is required, typical turnaround, the corrections and resubmittal loop, expedited options.
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Drawings reviewed for zoning and building code compliance
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Your drawings will be reviewed to check that they comply with the Zoning Ordinance and Building Codes. You may be asked to make corrections or provide additional information.
Review permit fee based on project size
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The fee for a building permit depends on the type and size of your project. Usually the fee will be based on the square footage of the construction area.
Receive approved plan set
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When the drawings are approved and the building permit is issued, you will be given one set of approved plans to keep on the job site.
Updated Sep 22, 2026
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Pre-approval process · City-wide

Sign-offs required before application: zoning, HOA, historic, flood zone, fire marshal, health department.
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Verify zoning before applying for a business license
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Contact the Development Services Department, Planning & Zoning Division to verify the business location is zoned for the intended business activity before applying for a Glendale Business License.
Contact (623) 930-2800
Confirm if a Conditional Use Permit is needed for a home-based business
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A Home Occupation conducted from a principal residence in a residential zoning district requires a Business License and may require a Conditional Use Permit. Review the Home-Based Business Questionnaire for details.
Contact (623) 930-2800
Confirm whether improvements require a building permit
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Certain improvements may require a building permit. Contact the Building Safety Division to confirm if your improvements require a building permit.
Contact (623) 930-2800
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Registration process · City-wide

Standing the jurisdiction requires before it issues anything: business license, state license on file, insurance and bond certificates, portal account.
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Obtain a Glendale Business License if operating a business location
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A Glendale Business License is required for any person or business with a permanent physical business location in Glendale city limits, including at the Glendale Regional Airport. A separate license is needed for each separate location except commercial rentals. P.O. Box or PMB addresses are not accepted.
Fee $25 initial license fee; $25 annual renewal fee
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Permits in Glendale

Building Permit
Residential & commercial · 7 of 8 processes written · last edit Sep 22, 2026
Open
Fee $25 initial license fee; $25 annual renewal feePhone 623-930-2800
Certificate of Occupancy
Residential & commercial · 7 of 8 processes written · last edit Sep 22, 2026
Open
Fee $25 initial license fee; $25 annual renewal feePhone 623-915-3263
No Work C of O
Residential & commercial · 7 of 8 processes written · last edit Sep 22, 2026
Open
Fee $25 initial license fee; $25 annual renewal feePhone 623-915-3263

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