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1. What types of projects are reviewed by the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program?

Find information about the types of projects reviewed and approved by the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program.

2. How do I submit a project for approval?

Projects requiring approval are submitted by sending a transmittal letter, an application form, a check for the review fee and the relevant documentation for the project to the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program.

Multiple projects cannot be submitted on a single application. However, a project may have multiple components bundled into a single project. For example, a drinking water project may include a well, storage tank and booster pump station components.

Application and instruction forms for submission of projects can be found on the Forms/Applications page.

3. Whom should I contact if I have a question about submitting a project?

Contact the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program at 602-506-1058 regarding any questions you may have about submitting a project. Specific information concerning project applications, fees and submittal documentation requirements is contained in the application instruction forms. Application and instruction forms can be obtained from the Forms/Applications page.

4. How can I obtain application and instruction forms?

Application and instruction forms can be obtained from the Forms/Applications page.

5. Where can I get the PWS name/identification information for the application form?

The Public Water System (PWS) name/identification information should be available from the owner of the water treatment facility or system if the project is an extension to an existing water system. The identification number usually takes the form of 04-07-### for Public Water Systems, where Number ## is the specific identification number for a particular facility or system.

If the project is for a new facility or system, please contact the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program.

6. Where can I get the township, range and section site location information for the application form?

The township, range and section site location information can be obtained from the Maricopa County Assessor and from some commercially available maps such as the Phoenix Metropolitan Street Atlas. If the parcel number or address of the property is known, the information may be obtained by doing a Parcel Search at the Maricopa County Assessor's website. Otherwise, the information may be obtained from the GIS Maps by doing an Interactive Maps search at the Maricopa County Assessor's website.

7. What type of documentation needs to be included in my project submittal package?

The type of documentation submitted to the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program for review and approval of a project typically includes an Engineering Design Report, Engineering Calculations and Design Data, and Design Drawings.

If you have any questions concerning what documentation is required to be submitted for a particular project, please contact the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program.

8. How much will it cost to get my project approved?

The fee amount charged for the review depends on the type of project and number of project components. Find more information.

9. Do I need to meet with the MCESD prior to submitting my project?

A meeting prior to submitting your project is not required. However, if your particular project is very large or complex, is time constrained, or involves prototype or novel equipment, it is strongly recommended that you meet with staff from the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program prior to submitting your project to ensure that the review and approval process proceeds smoothly. For more information, please call 602-506-1058.

10. What happens after I have submitted my project?

When your project is submitted to the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program it will be logged into our database and assigned a project number. When the review of the project is started, a Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program staff member will contact you. For more information, please call 602-506-1058.

11. How long will it take to get my project reviewed and approved?

There are several factors impacting the length of time it takes to obtain an approval.

12. Is there any way to expedite the review of my project?

The review and approval of a project may be expedited by paying an expedited review fee. An expedited review doubles the fee amount for the project.

The review will be expedited, with the project being reviewed ahead of non-expedited projects. However, no guarantees can be made regarding the length of time the review cycle will take to complete because the review cycle time is dependent on the quality of the engineering design, the level of detail contained within the submitted project documentation, and the Subdivision, Infrastructure and Planning Program's current workload. For more information, please call 602-506-1058.

13. Is there any way to get my project reviewed and approved in phases?

The review and approval of a project may be phased by paying a phased review fee. A phased review doubles the fee amount for the project. If an expedited phased review is requested, it would result in a quadrupling of the fee amount for the project.

A phased review may be performed for a very large project or a fast track project. A phased review allows the engineering design and construction of a project to be broken up into packages. For example, multiple separate components can be reviewed independently of one another during the engineering design process as the detailed design work is completed.

A phased review requires the submission and approval of the final Engineering Design Report prior to any Design Drawings, Technical Specifications or Plans being approved for any phase. For more information, please call 602-506-1058.