Community Development

418 E Main Street, Springerville, AZ 85938 | Main Office: 928-333-2656

418 E Main Street,
Springerville, AZ 85938
Main Office: 928-333-2656

The Community Development Department incorporates both the Planning and Zoning Department and the Building Department. The purpose of the Community Development Department is to coordinate and administer the community plans through a proactive approach. The Community Development Department 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
Tim Rasmussen, Interim Community Development Director

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Terry Shove - Commissioner
Teresa Becker - Commissioner
Trinity Raymer - Commissioner
Daniel Torres- Commissioner

INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELPMENT DIRECTOR
Tim Rasmussen 928-333-2656 X227
Town of Springerville
418 East Main Street
Springerville, AZ 85938

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

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· 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