One Ground Plane
Large travertine pavers with narrow turf ribbons between them give a deck life without a full lawn to water and mow. The pattern works on a patio of any size, and the pale stone stays comfortable underfoot in summer.
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Legacy Living, one of our signature projects, is here. So is a brand-new town government, and the permit process is changing with it.
- Legacy LivingOur San Tan Valley project
- Nov 1, 2026Town takes over permits
- 2025Voters approved incorporation
Pictured: Legacy Living, San Tan Valley
Pools & Landscapes in San Tan Valley
Building a Pool in San Tan Valley
San Tan Valley sits east of the San Tan Mountains in Pinal County, and it is where we built Legacy Living, a full-lot resort with a pool house and a lit pickleball court. First pool or builder-grade update, the design starts with the lot you actually have.
The permit picture is changing. Voters approved incorporating San Tan Valley in August 2025, and Pinal County has announced that starting November 1, 2026, all permitting for properties inside the new Town of San Tan Valley goes through the Town. Homes in the unincorporated area around it stay with Pinal County Building Safety. We confirm which office covers your address before anything is filed.
Associations are the other piece. Johnson Ranch, for one, publishes its own forms and guidelines. We run any HOA review alongside the permit, and our San Tan Valley builder guide walks through a full project.
Design Notes
What San Tan Valley Yards Ask For
Lessons from Legacy Living that travel well to neighborhood lots.
A Spa That Spills Over
A raised spa that sheets into the pool takes less room than a separate one, shares plumbing and equipment, and adds the sound of moving water. It is one of the most useful ideas to carry from a big lot to a smaller one.
Courts on Their Own Level
At Legacy Living the pickleball court sits below the pool terrace, reached by lit travertine steps, so play never takes over the view from the house. On a standard lot, a putting green or a turf game area can borrow the same idea.
Where We Work
San Tan Valley Neighborhoods We Serve
Master-planned neighborhoods across the valley and its foothills.
Johnson Ranch
One of the larger master plans in San Tan Valley, in the San Tan Mountain foothills. Its association publishes forms and guidelines; our Johnson Ranch guide covers the process.
San Tan Heights
A master-planned community near the San Tan Mountains with its own HOA. Family yards here suit a pool with a sun shelf, a shaded patio and turf for the kids.
Pecan Creek
Established in 2004 along Gantzel Road south of Ocotillo, with 1,319 homes around landscaped parks. First pool or refresh, we design to the association's guidelines.
Encanterra
A Shea Homes country club community off Combs Road with a Queen Creek mailing address and select 55+ Trilogy neighborhoods. Resort-style yards with easy-care planting suit it well.
Our Services
Where San Tan Valley Projects Start
Three that suit San Tan Valley homes well, each designed and built by our team.
The Arise Method
From First Call to First Swim
The same method that built Legacy Living, condensed to four steps.
Discovery Call
Thirty minutes on the phone about your vision, timeline and budget.
Design & 3D Proposal
A complimentary on-site visit, then custom 3D renderings and a detailed proposal within a week.
Permits & Approvals
We prepare the engineering, file with the Town of San Tan Valley or Pinal County, and handle HOA review.
Build & Reveal
Eight to fourteen weeks of construction with weekly owner updates, then your first swim.
Featured Project
Built in San Tan Valley
Legacy Living is our San Tan Valley project. It sits on a bigger lot than most neighborhood homes, so treat it as a catalog of ideas you can scale.
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Legacy Living
Straight on one side and curved on the other, the pool faces the pool house across a travertine courtyard, while a stacked-stone spa sheets over stepped blue glass tile and uplit palms carry the yard into the night.
Good Questions
Questions From San Tan Valley Homeowners
Who issues pool permits in San Tan Valley now?
It depends on your address. From November 1, 2026, permitting inside the Town of San Tan Valley moves from Pinal County to the Town; homes outside town limits stay with Pinal County Building Safety. We confirm the right office first.
Do I need HOA approval to build a pool?
If your home is in a community association, plan on design review. We read your association's rules early and submit alongside the permit.
Is Legacy Living in Johnson Ranch?
No. Legacy Living is one of our San Tan Valley projects, on a larger property than most neighborhood lots. We use it to show ideas that scale down, such as turf ribbons, a spillover spa and lighting built into the masonry.
Can a smaller San Tan Valley yard still feel like a resort?
Yes. A raised spa attached to the pool, a short plant list repeated well, a pergola for shade and lighting set into steps and walls give a neighborhood lot much of that feeling.
Can my pool be controlled from my phone?
Yes. We build with Pentair equipment, so lighting scenes, spa heat and pump schedules can all run from an app. It is part of our smart automation and cleaning systems work.
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Four Questions to Your Design Call
Tell us what you want to build, your budget and timing, then pick a time for a free 30-minute call with our design manager.