Information Technology

Responsibilities

The Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for managing technology throughout the Town’s departments, ensuring that accurate and timely information is provided to residents, Council, management, and staff.

Technology Investments and Assets
Technology investments and assets include:

  • The Town’s switched network and fiber optic backbone
  • Digital telephone and voicemail systems
  • Broadband internet and email equipment
  • Fileservers and peripherals
  • Software systems used by the Town staff

Other Responsibilities

The IT Department develops and manages a centralized Town-wide technology budget, and is responsible for its implementation. With this comes the responsibility for applications support and development, database maintenance, data integrity, and end-user support.

GIS

The Town’s geographic information system (GIS) and aerial imagery is managed by IT staff members, who create maps of different scope, analyze data, identify trends, and oversee the application of GIS data throughout the Town.

https://paradisevalleyaz.gov/699/Public-GIS-Maps-Portal

Web Services

IT plays a role in web services, where staff develop and design the Town website, and collectively maintain an interactive Inspection Request system, web servers, and remote access.

Each IT staff member strives for availability of technical resources, while ensuring a computing environment secure from internal and external vulnerabilities.

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Building Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Use Building Permit Application for structures having a roof. A building permit is required for structures taller than 8 inches. A separate application is required for each type of structure (i.e., single-family home, guest house, ramada, etc.) Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: Site Plan Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: Dust Control Plan is required if the area disturbed is equal to or less than 0.10 acre. Or, provide a Dust Control Permit from Maricopa County Air Quality Department is required if disturbance > 0.10 acre. Washes, Retention Basin, or Drainage Easements Document Agent Authorization Letter HOA Acknowledgement Sewer Septic Verification Grading and Drainage Plan sealed by a Civil Engineer registered in AZ will be required on a SFR or where 999 sf or more of impervious area is added or if the value of the work is greater than $500,000. Where the scope of work is 750 sq ft or more of impervious area a G&D plan may be required. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Native Plant Preservation Plan Demolition Permit is required any time more than 12 linear feet of wall, fence, roof or slab is removed. See below for Demolition Permit Instructions. Copy of construction staging plan (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property) A form of financial assurance (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property) A right of entry and temporary construction easement agreement (May be required for applications on hillside-designated property) Plan showing the limits of construction, demolition, or proposed Disturbed Areas (required to be clearly staked in the field), along with photographs of the staked limits (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property). Other documents/information as may be required from the Hillside Building Committee approval (as applicable for applications on hillside-designated property) Reference Material: Building Permit Application Information Site Plan Requirements Stormwater Prevention Plan Checklist (SWPPP) Checklist Storm Drainage Design Manual (SDDM) Banner Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: Narrative Site Plan (Showing banner location and setback) Elevation View (Showing mounted height, banner length and width) Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff. Reference Material: Site Plan Requirements Demolition Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: Dust Control Plan is required if the area disturbed is equal to or less than 0.10 acre. Or, provide a Dust Control Permit from Maricopa County Air Quality Department is required if disturbance > 0.10 acre. Site Plan Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: Right-of-Way Photos Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Native Plant Preservation Plan If demolishing two or more buildings, proof of asbestos inspection by an AHERA-certified asbestos building inspector shall be submitted to the Town. Copy of Construction Staging/Traffic Plan (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property) Form of Financial Assurance/Performance Bond (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property) A Right-of-Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement (May be required for applications on hillside-designated property) Plan showing the Limits of Construction, Demolition, or proposed Disturbed Areas (required to be clearly staked in the field), along with photographs of the staked limits (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property). Other documents/information as may be required from the Hillside Building Committee approval (as applicable for applications on hillside-designated property) Reference Material: Right-of-Way Photos Requirements Site Plan Requirements Stormwater Prevention Plan Checklist (SWPPP) Checklist Electrical Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: No Required Documents Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: Site Plan Load Calculations Reference Material: Site Plan Requirements Fence/Site Walls Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: Site Plan Dust Control Plan is required if the area disturbed is equal to or less than 0.10 acre. Or, provide a Dust Control Permit from Maricopa County Air Quality Department is required if disturbance > 0.10 acre. Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: Agent Authorization Letter HOA Acknowledgement Fence on Common Property Authorization Reference Material: Site Plan Requirements 8” Masonry Fence Design 4” Fence with Pilasters Mechanical Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: Site Plan Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff. Reference Material: Site Plan Requirements Plumbing Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: Site Plan Plumbing Isometric/Calculations Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff. Reference Material: Site Plan Requirements Plumbing Isometric/Calculations Guide Pool/Spa Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application: Site Plan Dust Control Plan is required if the area disturbed is equal to or less than 0.10 acre. Or, provide a Dust Control Permit from Maricopa County Air Quality Department is required if disturbance > 0.10 acre. Structural Calculations Pool Plan from Engineer Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: Agent Authorization Letter HOA Acknowledgement Copy of Construction Staging/Traffic Plan (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property) Form of Financial Assurance/Performance Bond (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property) A Right-of-Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement (May be required for applications on hillside-designated property) Plan showing the limits of Construction, Demolition, or proposed Disturbed Areas (required to be clearly staked in the field), along with photographs of the staked limits (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property). Other documents/information as may be required from the Hillside Building Committee approval (as applicable for applications on hillside-designated property) Reference Material: Site Plan Requirements Pool and Spa Entrapment Protection Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Barrier Requirements Pool Suction Vacuum Relief Swimming Pool Drainage Revision, Deferred Truss Review Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents along with the application: For Revision: Revised Plans (All revisions should be clouded or delta) For Truss Review: Truss Calculations stamped by Truss Designer Truss Layout Plan reviewed and stamped by Structural Engineer of record Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff. Reference Material: No Reference Material Floodplain Development Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents along with the application: No Required Documents Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff. Reference Material: No Reference Material Change of Address Request (Residential / Commercial): Step 1: Begin/initialize application: Click here to initialize and fill out the application. Step 2: Required documents along with the application: No Required Documents Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work: See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff. Reference Material: No Reference Material

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Building Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Use Building Permit Application for structures having a roof. A building permit is required for structures taller than 8 inches. A separate application is required for each type of structure (i.e., single-family home, guest house, ramada, etc.)

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • Site Plan

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • Dust Control Plan is required if the area disturbed is equal to or less than 0.10 acre. Or, provide a Dust Control Permit from Maricopa County Air Quality Department is required if disturbance > 0.10 acre.
  • Washes, Retention Basin, or Drainage Easements Document
  • Agent Authorization Letter
  • HOA Acknowledgement
  • Sewer Septic Verification
  • Grading and Drainage Plan sealed by a Civil Engineer registered in AZ will be required on a SFR or where 999 sf or more of impervious area is added or if the value of the work is greater than $500,000. Where the scope of work is 750 sq ft or more of impervious area a G&D plan may be required.
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
  • Native Plant Preservation Plan
  • Demolition Permit is required any time more than 12 linear feet of wall, fence, roof or slab is removed. See below for Demolition Permit Instructions.
  • Copy of construction staging plan (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property)
  • A form of financial assurance (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property)
  • A right of entry and temporary construction easement agreement (May be required for applications on hillside-designated property)
  • Plan showing the limits of construction, demolition, or proposed Disturbed Areas (required to be clearly staked in the field), along with photographs of the staked limits (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property).
  • Other documents/information as may be required from the Hillside Building Committee approval (as applicable for applications on hillside-designated property)

Reference Material:

 

Banner Permit Application (Residential / Commercial): 

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • Narrative
  • Site Plan (Showing banner location and setback)
  • Elevation View (Showing mounted height, banner length and width)

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

  • Site Plan Requirements

 

Demolition Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • Right-of-Way Photos
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) 
  • Native Plant Preservation Plan
  • If demolishing two or more buildings, proof of asbestos inspection by an AHERA-certified asbestos building inspector shall be submitted to the Town.
  • Copy of Construction Staging/Traffic Plan (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property)
  • Form of Financial Assurance/Performance Bond (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property)
  • A Right-of-Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement (May be required for applications on hillside-designated property)
  • Plan showing the Limits of Construction, Demolition, or proposed Disturbed Areas (required to be clearly staked in the field), along with photographs of the staked limits (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property).
  • Other documents/information as may be required from the Hillside Building Committee approval (as applicable for applications on hillside-designated property)

Reference Material:

 

Electrical Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • No Required Documents

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • Site Plan
  • Load Calculations

Reference Material:

 

Fence/Site Walls Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

Reference Material:

 

Mechanical Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • Site Plan

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

 

Plumbing Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • Site Plan
  • Plumbing Isometric/Calculations

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

 

Pool/Spa Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • Agent Authorization Letter
  • HOA Acknowledgement
  • Copy of Construction Staging/Traffic Plan (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property)
  • Form of Financial Assurance/Performance Bond (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property)
  • A Right-of-Entry and Temporary Construction Easement Agreement (May be required for applications on hillside-designated property)
  • Plan showing the limits of Construction, Demolition, or proposed Disturbed Areas (required to be clearly staked in the field), along with photographs of the staked limits (Required for most applications on hillside-designated property).
  • Other documents/information as may be required from the Hillside Building Committee approval (as applicable for applications on hillside-designated property)

Reference Material:

 

Revision, Deferred Truss Review Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents along with the application:

  • For Revision:
    • Revised Plans (All revisions should be clouded or delta)
  • For Truss Review:
    • Truss Calculations stamped by Truss Designer
    • Truss Layout Plan reviewed and stamped by Structural Engineer of record

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

  • No Reference Material

 

Floodplain Development Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents along with the application:

  • No Required Documents

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

  • No Reference Material

 

Change of Address Request (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents along with the application:

  • No Required Documents

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

  • No Reference Material

 

Fire Application Types:


Fire Prevention Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • Sprinkler Plans (with sprinkler layout and calculations)
  • Fire Alarm Plans (showing alarm layout, alarm types and data sheets)

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

 

Fire Safety Event Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • Site Plan
  • Tent Information (including installation method and material)

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

 

Special Event Food Vendor Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • No Required Documents

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • See other documents on bottom of page if additional documents are required based on feedback from staff.

Reference Material:

  • No Reference Material

 

Special Event Permit Application (Residential / Commercial):

Step 1: Begin/initialize application:

Step 2: Required documents to upload with the application:

  • Narrative
  • Site Plan and/or Aerial Photo
  • Proof of Federal Exemption under 26 U.S.C. Section 501(c), Section 501(d) or Section 501(e) may be required for Charitable Events/Charitable Non-Profit Organizations.

Other: Additional documents may be required based on scope of work:

  • Special Event Letter of Authorization 
  • Special Event Indemnity Agreement 
  • HOA Acknowledgement
  • Special Event Waiver of Appeal Process (Owner)
  • Special Event Waiver of Appeal Process (Applicant)   
  • Proof of Federal Tax Exemption Status. [Charitable Events/Charitable Non-profit Organizations are required to provide proof of tax-exempt status under 26 U.S.C. Section 501(c), Section 501(d) or Section 501(e)]. 
  • Certificate of Insurance (COI). Liability insurance is required in the amount of two million dollars, naming the Town of Paradise Valley as an additional insured. The original documents of insurance shall be provided prior to the release of an approved permit.
  • Temporary Sign Plan (if applicable), depicting the proposed location(s) for the placement of temporary directional or traffic control signage, the number and size of the proposed signs and a schedule for the placement and removal of the signs. 
  • Fire Prevention Permit/Approval Certifying Compliance with the International Fire Code (If required), issued by the Town Fire Marshall. Required for any structure or tent having an area in excess of 200 square feet, a canopy in excess of 400 square feet, or Aerial Activities such as Fire Works. 

Reference Material:

 

Other Documents:


Other Reference Documents:

Supplemental Documentation and Fillable Exhibits: