Patio Covers in Chino Valley, AZ
Chino Valley sits north of Prescott on SR-89, in the broad Chino Valley grassland at the head of the Verde watershed at 4,734 ft. At 4,734 feet this sits just above the county's 4,500 foot frost-depth step, though as an incorporated town it permits its own work. The design wind is 105 mph at Exposure C.
Open ranch countryWhat shaped Chino Valley
Lieutenant Amiel W. Whipple named the valley in 1854, chino for the curly grama grass growing across it. Camp Whipple here was Arizona's first territorial capital, from 22 January to 18 May 1864, before the capital moved to Prescott. The Jerome Junction rail branch, completed in 1895, was absorbed into Chino Valley in 1923. The town had roughly 50 residents in 1960.
Average annual snowfall is 7.1 inches, precipitation 11.50 inches, and the January mean low 21.5 degrees.
Who decides here
Town of Chino Valley Building Division issues building permits here, at 1982 Voss Drive #203, Chino Valley AZ 86323, on 928-636-3480. Because it is an incorporated jurisdiction it sets its own thresholds, so the Yavapai County exemptions on this site's permits page do not automatically apply. Confirm the local rule before assuming either way.
Whichever authority applies, an Arizona ROC licence is a separate question from the permit. It can be checked free on the ROC website, and it is worth doing before any money changes hands.
Planning ranges that apply in Chino Valley
| Structure | Installed range | Unit | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete patio | $12 - $26 | per sq ft | $18 |
| Pergola | $28 - $65 | per sq ft | $44 |
| Attached patio cover | $30 - $55 | per sq ft | $42 |
| Ramada or free-standing shade structure | $45 - $95 | per sq ft | $68 |
| Deck | $38 - $80 | per sq ft | $57 |
| Patio enclosure or sunroom | $70 - $140 | per sq ft | $104 |
Planning ranges for the Prescott and Yavapai County market, not quotes. They cover the structure as installed and exclude the permit, which is set by whichever authority has jurisdiction and is not published as a figure on this site.
Patio covers in Chino Valley
Who issues a patio cover permit in Chino Valley?
Town of Chino Valley Building Division issues building permits here, at 1982 Voss Drive #203, Chino Valley AZ 86323, on 928-636-3480. Because it is an incorporated jurisdiction it sets its own thresholds, so the Yavapai County exemptions on this site's permits page do not automatically apply. Confirm the local rule before assuming either way.
What frost depth applies?
At 4,734 ft the county table would put this in the 18 inches band, but Chino Valley runs its own building department and sets its own criteria. Ask Town of Chino Valley Building Division on 928-636-3480 for the figure they apply.
What snow load should a structure here be designed to?
That is a question for Town of Chino Valley Building Division. Prescott Valley publishes a flat 30 psf non-reducible, the City of Prescott requires a site-specific ASCE Hazard Tool report, and the county publishes a 20 to 70 psf range, so there is no safe regional assumption.
What does a patio cover cost in Chino Valley?
The same planning ranges apply across the county: roughly $30 to $55 per square foot for an attached patio cover, $45 to $95 for a ramada, $28 to $65 for a pergola and $12 to $26 for a concrete patio. Distance from Prescott and site access move the labour component.
Does an HOA need to approve it?
Where an association exists, assume yes and go to it before the building department. Architectural review is usually the slower gate and it is the one that can require the design to change.
Nearby communities
The permit path changes across Yavapai County more than the work does. Check the one that matches your address.