Lake Havasu City, AZ · Mohave County
Height Adjustment Application
Property owners or authorized applicants use this application to request a height exception for a building site on an upward-sloping lot in Lake Havasu City.
What this form is
This application requests a height exception so a property owner can balance on-site cut and fill when establishing the final grade. It asks for applicant and property details, the requested grade, and signed certification that the information is accurate. Applicants must provide stamped grading plans with topographical contours; if a grading permit is current, plans must be revised and resubmitted to the Building Division with this application.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized applicant seeking a height exception for a building site on an upward-sloping lot should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, at 2330 McCulloch Blvd N., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, or email it to [email protected]. The form lists a $71.89 Height Adjustment Review Fee.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it lists grading plans as attachments but does not say they must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Height Adjustment Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant and site details, the requested grade, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Grading Plans
Include the stamped grading plans with topographical contours and details listed on the application.
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Submit To The City
Send the completed application and plans to the Planning Division by mail or email using the contact details on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Height Adjustment Application for?
- It requests a height exception to help a property owner balance on-site cut and fill when achieving the final grade on an upward-sloping lot.
- What plans must accompany the application?
- The form lists stamped grading plans with topographical contours, including two 24-by-36-inch plans and two 8½-by-11-inch plans. The plans must show the listed grade, building, driveway, and slope-retention details.
- Do I need a notary for the Height Adjustment Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. It lists grading plans as attachments without saying they must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Height Adjustment Application?
- Submit it to the Development Services Department, Planning Division, at 2330 McCulloch Blvd N., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403, or email [email protected]. The form lists a $71.89 review fee.
Need something notarized?
This Height Adjustment Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lake Havasu City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.