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No Work C of O
Glendale, AZ · City facts
Steps
Registration process
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Obtain a Glendale Business License if operating a business location (AI draft, not checked): 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
Pre-approval process
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Verify zoning before applying for a business license (AI draft, not checked): 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
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Confirm if a Conditional Use Permit is needed for a home-based business (AI draft, not checked): 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
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Confirm whether improvements require a building permit (AI draft, not checked): 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
Design process
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Prepare construction drawings and calculations (AI draft, not checked): The applicant must provide enough information to describe the project fully and clearly, including construction drawings and additional calculations and/or specs.
Permit application process
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Submit Permit Application for No Work Certificate of Occupancy (AI draft, not checked): If construction work is not anticipated or was not completed, submit a Permit Application for the No Work C of O with the future business name. Building and Fire Inspectors will perform field inspections to verify no work was needed or completed that would require permits.
Plan review process
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Drawings reviewed for zoning and building code compliance (AI draft, not checked): 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.
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Review permit fee based on project size (AI draft, not checked): 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.
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Receive approved plan set (AI draft, not checked): 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.
Inspection process
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Schedule inspections by phone (AI draft, not checked): 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.
Contact: 623-915-3263
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Choose inspection date (AI draft, not checked): 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.
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Obtain confirmation number or schedule additional inspections (AI draft, not checked): 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.
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Reference inspection codes list (AI draft, not checked): 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).
Close-out process
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Confirm fire/life safety inspection is current (AI draft, not checked): 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
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Verify Certificate of Occupancy and closed building permits (AI draft, not checked): 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.
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Request Certificate of Occupancy after passing inspections (AI draft, not checked): 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 #.
PermitpediaUpdated Sep 22, 2026