Speed to market is key in today’s competitive business climate. Identifying a “shovel ready” site in rural Arizona can be especially challenging. To quickly identify the most ready-to-develop and occupy sites and buildings outside of Greater Phoenix and Greater Tucson, the Arizona Commerce Authority has created its Certified Sites program.
In order to be considered for certification, the property must have the following qualities:
1. 5 or more developable acres (if land)
2. 5,000 or more square feet (if building)
3. Willing seller or lesee with established asking price
4. All utilities (water, sewer, electric power, telecommunication) at the site (or within 500 feet)
5. Proven alignment with a local city, town or county and letter of commitment from this body
6. No environmental liabilities (documentation regarding Phase I; endangered species reviews; geotechnical report; etc)
7. Outside known flood-prone areas or remediation complete