Frequently Asked Questions
Private Development & Utility
How do you handle a
dust complaint? If the complaint originates from a city project or ROW
permitted work, an engineering inspector will be requested to respond. Mud-tracking in the
streets is handled by the Police Dept. and onsite developments are handled by Development
Services.
What is Tempe’s policy on
"open-cuts" ? Tempe Engineering Policy A-012 states all utility
crossings must be bored unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
Detail T-455 shows how to prepare an
engineered utility bore. Open-cuts may be considered due to soil conditions, excessive
depth, limited right of way, or poor existing asphalt conditions.
What is your policy on accepting
bonds to guarantee completion of offsite requirements? We estimate the value
of remaining work and double the amount to determine the cash bond. Bonds must be cash or
cashier's check and will have a deadline imposed for completion. The money is returned
within 30 days of acceptance of the work.
Is my house in a Flood Zone? Please call
Engineering Services at 480-350-8288.
What can I do to get my house
taken out of a Flood Zone?
There is a lengthy form the owner can fill out and
submit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The phone
number for requesting such a form and instructions is 1-800-358-9616.
If just the structure is being removed from a Flood Zone, the applicant
should process a "Letter of Map Amendment" Application. If an entire
property or area is being removed from a Flood Zone, the applicant should
process a "Letter of Map Revision" application. Both require a review
and acceptance by the City of Tempe prior to submitting to FEMA. FEMA
charges a fee for the review. The City may have elevation information
that the applicant can use to complete the forms but if this information is
not available, the applicant will need to enlist the services of a
registered Land Surveyor for obtaining the necessary elevation information.
The same City personnel listed in (4) above are available to assist the
applicant through the process.
Who is responsible for
replacing broken concrete sidewalk?
City of Tempe has a concrete sidewalk replacement program
to help replace broken sidewalk that are located within the City right-of-way.
The City's Streets division oversees the program and can be reached at
480-350-8229.
However, replacement of broken concrete sidewalk or driveway adjacent
commercial property is the responsibility of the respective property owner.
Property owners are also responsible for replacing broken concrete sidewalk on
private streets, private driveways or outside the City right-of-way.
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