Chandler, AZ · Maricopa County
Residential Care Home / Group Home Zoning Clearance Process
This checklist explains how residential care home and group home applicants register with Chandler and apply for zoning clearance.
What this form is
Chandler requires residential care homes and group homes to register and apply for zoning clearance. This process and submittal checklist explain how to check the required separation from other registered homes, apply online or over the counter, and provide supporting documents. The checklist covers property verification, authorization, site and floor plans, a written narrative, and additional materials for applicable licenses or a reasonable accommodation waiver.
Who needs it
People applying to register a residential care home or group home in Chandler need this process and checklist to prepare a zoning clearance application.
How to submit it
Apply online through the Chandler development permits portal, or submit the application over the counter at the Planning Division, 215 E Buffalo Street. The document lists a $120 application fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; it lists no sworn or notarized attachment, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the process and submittal checklist to review the application steps and required documents.
- 2
Check The Property Separation
Use the city GIS Near Me measuring tool and contact the Planning Division to confirm the required separation.
- 3
Complete The Application
Follow the checklist to submit the online application, or complete the application form for over-the-counter submission.
- 4
Gather Required Documents
Prepare property verification, owner authorization if applicable, site and floor plans, a written narrative, and other applicable documents listed in the checklist.
- 5
Submit To Chandler
Submit online through the development permits portal or over the counter at the Planning Division, 215 E Buffalo Street; the document lists a $120 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Residential Care Home / Group Home Zoning Clearance Process?
- It explains Chandler’s zoning clearance process and lists the documents applicants need to submit for residential care home or group home registration.
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Care Home / Group Home Zoning Clearance Process?
- No. This document has no notary block and lists no sworn or notarized attachment; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit a Chandler zoning clearance application?
- Apply online through the Chandler development permits portal, or submit the application over the counter at the Planning Division, 215 E Buffalo Street. The listed application fee is $120.
Need something notarized?
This Residential Care Home / Group Home Zoning Clearance Process doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chandler form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.