Building Safety’s  Private Development Engineering team shares responsibility for the stewardship of City of Tempe rights-of-way and onsite drainage.  This is accomplished using the civil plan review process as it applies to both commercial and residential private development.  Our purpose is to ensure compliance with various codes, ordinances, standards, and entitlement requirements that support many of Tempe’s divisions. 

Our permits include:

• Drainage (DR) - retention basins, underground retention, storm pipes, catch basins and shoring
• Paving (PV) - bus shelters curbs, ramps, sidewalks, driveways within the right-of-way
• Sewer (SW) - sewer lines, cleanouts, and manholes for entire project
• Street Lights (ST) - public street lights
• Underground Fire (UF) - fire lines for building sprinklers
• Water (WA) - water meters, fire hydrants, and public water lines

Accela Portal Link

Those who have questions regarding how to use the portal may email permitcenter@tempe.gov or call 480-350-4311 and ask to speak to the Permit Center.

Fees

Applications and Forms