Building Permits in Litchfield Park, AZ

AZ (ZIP 85340), a small at-grade accessory concrete slab of 120 square feet or less (a walkway or equipment pad) is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. A slab that forms part of a building foundation or will support a structure requires a permit. Most 85340 addresses are unincorporated Maricopa County, where the Maricopa County Planning & Development Department is the authority; parcels inside the incorporated City of Litchfield Park city limits use the City of Litchfield Park instead, and small areas fall under Goodyear or Buckeye, so confirm which jurisdiction your parcel is in first. Call 811 before any excavation.

AZ (ZIP 85340), a freestanding deck not more than 30 inches above grade and not more than 200 square feet is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. A deck attached to the dwelling, or one higher than 30 inches, requires a building permit because the ledger connection and guards are structural. Most 85340 addresses are unincorporated Maricopa County, where the Maricopa County Planning & Development Department is the authority; parcels inside the incorporated City of Litchfield Park city limits use the City of Litchfield Park instead, and small areas fall under Goodyear or Buckeye, so confirm which jurisdiction your parcel is in first.

AZ (ZIP 85340), a fence 6 feet or less in height is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC; a fence taller than 6 feet requires a building permit. Local zoning still regulates fence height, especially in front yards and on corner lots. Most 85340 addresses are unincorporated Maricopa County, where the Maricopa County Planning & Development Department is the authority; parcels inside the incorporated City of Litchfield Park city limits use the City of Litchfield Park instead, and small areas fall under Goodyear or Buckeye, so confirm which jurisdiction your parcel is in first.

AZ (ZIP 85340), an at-grade uncovered concrete or paver patio is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. Adding a roof, cover, or screen enclosure makes it an accessory structure that requires a building permit. Most 85340 addresses are unincorporated Maricopa County, where the Maricopa County Planning & Development Department is the authority; parcels inside the incorporated City of Litchfield Park city limits use the City of Litchfield Park instead, and small areas fall under Goodyear or Buckeye, so confirm which jurisdiction your parcel is in first.

AZ (ZIP 85340), a retaining wall 4 feet or less measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, with no surcharge, is generally exempt from a building permit under the 2018 IRC. A wall over 4 feet, or any wall supporting a surcharge (slope or load), requires a building permit and engineered design. Most 85340 addresses are unincorporated Maricopa County, where the Maricopa County Planning & Development Department is the authority; parcels inside the incorporated City of Litchfield Park city limits use the City of Litchfield Park instead, and small areas fall under Goodyear or Buckeye, so confirm which jurisdiction your parcel is in first. Provide drainage behind the wall.