Site Risk Report

4215 E Coolidge St, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Generated March 11, 202633.5057, -111.9909

25
Low Risk

Low Risk Site

Standard construction costs expected. No significant site-specific adjustments needed.

C
28
Construction
Soil & Foundation
Moderate
O
15
Occupancy
Zoning & ADU
Low
P
55
Protection
Fire Services
Elevated
E
7
Exposure
Flood/Fire/Seismic
Low
ADU Eligible Site

Prefab Gap Coverage Available

This site scores 28/100 for soil risk and 7/100 for exposure. Protect your margin with installation gap coverage — covers the window between delivery and certificate of occupancy when standard builders risk doesn’t apply.

Detailed Analysis

O
Occupancy — Zoning & ADU

ADU Eligible

Phoenix allows one ADU per single-family lot. Max 1,000 sq ft or 50% of primary dwelling, whichever is less. No owner-occupancy requirement per HB 2720.

Jurisdiction
Phoenix
Max ADUs
1
Max ADU Size
1,000 sq ft
Legislation
HB 2720 (2024)
Owner Occupancy
Not Required

What This Means for Your Build

  • This site is ADU eligible — up to 1 unit, max 1,000 sq ft each
  • Budget $2,000-5,000 for permits and plan review in Phoenix
  • Timeline: plan review typically 4-8 weeks in Phoenix

Permit Checklist — Phoenix

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Site plan showing ADU placement and setbacksRequired

Must meet R-1 setback requirements

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Building permit applicationRequired

Submit to Phoenix Development Services

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Architectural plans (structural, electrical, plumbing)Required

Signed by licensed professional

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Utility connection planRequired

Water/sewer tap or septic assessment

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Zoning verification letter

Recommended but not required

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HOA approval (if applicable)

HB 2720 limits HOA ability to prohibit ADUs

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Fire department reviewRequired

For fire access and sprinkler requirements

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Impact fee paymentRequired

Development impact fees apply

Parcel Information

APN
171-19-084
Lot Size
0.21 acres (8,952 sq ft)
Zoning
0131
SFR GRADE 010-3 URBAN SUBDIVIDED
Jurisdiction
PHOENIX
County
Maricopa
Year Built
1957

C
Construction — Soil Analysis

28/100

Antho gravelly sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes. Favorable soil conditions for standard construction.

Soil Type
Antho
Caliche
Low
Shrink-Swell
Low
Excavation
Low
Foundation Risk
Low
Drainage
Well drained
Steel Corrosion
Moderate
Concrete Corrosion
Low
Depth to Bedrock
43 inches

Cost Impact: Standard costs expected

What This Means for Your Build

  • Standard foundation is suitable — no special soil remediation needed
  • Corrosive soil — use epoxy-coated rebar and corrosion-resistant fasteners

E
Exposure — Flood Zone

Zone X

Minimal flood hazard area — outside the 500-year floodplain

Risk Level
Minimal
Insurance Required
No

Insurance Estimate: Not required — optional coverage ~$400-600/yr

What This Means for Your Build

  • Minimal flood risk — no additional flood-related budget needed
  • Standard drainage and grading practices are sufficient
  • Flood insurance is optional but recommended for any property

Exposure — Wildfire Risk

Very Low

No wildfire risk to structures at this location. The site is in a developed area where wildfire risk to buildings is negligible.

Risk Index
0.000

Defensible Space

Standard landscaping practices sufficient for this risk level.

Exposure — Seismic Hazard

Low

Low seismic risk (PGA 0.082g). Standard residential construction with basic seismic provisions per IRC/IBC. No significant cost impact expected.

Peak Ground Acceleration
0.082g
Seismic Design Category
B
Hazard Level
Low

What This Means for Your Build

  • Low seismic risk — standard construction practices are sufficient
  • No special seismic upgrades needed beyond code minimums

Protection — Fire Services

PC 7

Limited fire protection (estimated PC 7). Insurance rates may be higher due to distance from fire services. Consider fire-resistant construction materials.

Nearest Fire Station
1.3 miles
Station Name
Phoenix Fire Department - Station 12
Hydrant Nearby
No
Hydrant Distance
1696 ft

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Disclaimer: This report uses publicly available data from government sources (Census, USDA, FEMA, USFS, USGS) and is intended as a preliminary site assessment tool. It does not replace a professional geotechnical investigation, Phase I environmental assessment, or formal survey. Risk scores are estimates based on available data. Consult licensed professionals before making construction or investment decisions. Data accuracy depends on source agency update schedules.