Scottsdale, AZ · Maricopa County

No notary required

Native Plant Permit Application & Narrative

Property owners and project applicants use this application to request a Scottsdale permit for relocating or removing protected native plants.

What this form is

Use this application to request a Native Plant Permit for a project; it is not for permits associated with single-family residential building permits. It asks for project and property details, owner and salvage contractor information, protected plant counts, and a project description. The application lists supporting materials, including plant inventories, a site plan, a NAOS Protection Plan, a contractor authorization letter, and a Notice of Intent to Clear Land.

Who needs it

Applicants seeking a Scottsdale Native Plant Permit for a project involving protected plants should complete this application and provide the listed submittal materials.

How to submit it

Submit digitally through https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/login. The form lists an application fee but does not state an amount.

About notarization

This application does not require a notary; the form lists a letter of authorization identifying a city-approved salvage contractor, with no notarization requirement stated.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Native Plant Permit Application & Narrative PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the project, property, owner, salvage contractor, protected plant counts, and project description requested on the form.

  3. 3

    Gather The Listed Materials

    Prepare the listed plant inventory, site plan, NAOS Protection Plan, contractor authorization letter, and Notice of Intent to Clear Land form.

  4. 4

    Submit Digitally

    Submit the application and materials through Scottsdale eServices at https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/login.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Native Plant Permit Application?
No. The application does not require notarization. It lists a letter of authorization identifying a city-approved salvage contractor, but does not state that the letter must be notarized.
How do I submit the Native Plant Permit Application?
Submit the application digitally through the Scottsdale eServices login at https://eservices.scottsdaleaz.gov/login. The form lists an application fee but does not provide an amount.
What materials must accompany the application?
The listed submittal materials include three copies of a plant inventory, three copies of a site plan, a NAOS Protection Plan, a contractor authorization letter, and a Notice of Intent to Clear Land form.
Is this application for single-family residential building permits?
No. The form states it is not for Native Plant permits associated with single-family residential building permits.