Planning and Zoning Department

Springerville, AZ Planning and Zoning Department

The purpose of the Planning and Zoning Department is to coordinate and administer the community plans through a proactive approach. Planning and Zoning assists the community in many different ways, such as:

• Process Zoning Permits and Subdivision Applications
• Provide information concerning zoning districts
• Supply street addresses
• Issue Building Permits
• Perform building inspections

STAFF:

Stormy Palmer

Planning and Zoning Director (928) 333-2656 Ext. 227

Town of Springerville418 East Main Street Springerville, AZ 85938

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Terry Shove - Commissioner

Teresa Becker - Commissioner

Trinity Raymer - Commissioner

VACANT- Commissioner

The following are links to documents and reports pertaining to the Planning and Zoning Department of the Town of Springerville Arizona.

Link to Flood Plain Map, Click Here

Building

About the Department

The Building Department regulates the construction, demolition, and occupancy of all buildings within the Town of Springerville. The primary mission of the Building Department is to provide life safety and a better quality of living for the residents of the Town.

Department Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the staff include the following:

• Issuing permits for the construction, repair, or alteration of all buildings and structures
• Overseeing plan reviews
• Conducting inspections

Building Codes and Standards

 The Town of Springerville has adopted the 2015 edition of the INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, INTERNATIONAL GREEN BUILDING CODE AND THE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 

• Climate and Geographic Design for Springerville, AZ& Elevation 7000 Weathering: Moderate

  Termite: None to Slight

  Winter Design Temp: 4 Degrees

  Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: No

  Flood Hazards:  The NFIP as adopted by the Town of Springerville Council: 10/2/2007 and Administered by the Apache County Engineer

  Air Freezing Index: 1500

  Mean Annual Temp: 56 degrees

  Wind Design:  Speed: 90 w/25 secondary gust. Exposure “B”

• Topographic effects: YES Balconies (exterior) and Decks: 40 PPSF Seismic Design Category B

  Frost Line Dept: 18” below finish grade (ie., footings, plumbing pipes, trenching

• SNOW LOADS Required Roof Snow Load: 32 PPSF (4/12 pitch and HIGHER)Required Ground Snow Load: 34 PPSF

Required Roof Snow Load: 34 PPSF(UNDER 4/12 pitch)

Required Ground Snow Load: 36 PPSF

Opening A Business

Business Licenses require the following

1. NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION W/PARKING-LOADING DETAILS

2. SIGN PERMIT

3. BUILDING PERMIT (If required - see below)

4. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY