Case: CE-VIO0926-03973
Case Details
Status:
Assigned
Type:
ZRES: A fraternity/group dwelling is currently operating on this R-2 zoned parcel, where group dwellings and fraternities are not permitted uses. Two prior Zoning Administrator determinations, dated August 2, 2018, and August 27, 2018, concluded that the parcel could not lawfully be used as a group dwelling and advised that continued use could result in enforcement action. The parcel includes three assigned addresses—907, 909, and 911 E. 8th Street—and is currently occupied by the Zeta Pi Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. There are also at least three signs, visible from the public ROW, on the property for which no City of Tucson sign permits have been submitted, approved, or issued.
Address:
Entered Date:
09/11/2026
Applicant:
N/A
Description:
Completed Inspections
Case Status: Assigned
Case Number: CE-VIO0926-03973
Case Description: ZRES: A fraternity/group dwelling is currently operating on this R-2 zoned parcel, where group dwellings and fraternities are not permitted uses. Two prior Zoning Administrator determinations, dated August 2, 2018, and August 27, 2018, concluded that the parcel could not lawfully be used as a group dwelling and advised that continued use could result in enforcement action. The parcel includes three assigned addresses—907, 909, and 911 E. 8th Street—and is currently occupied by the Zeta Pi Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity. There are also at least three signs, visible from the public ROW, on the property for which no City of Tucson sign permits have been submitted, approved, or issued.
Total Completed Inspections - 1
| End Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2026 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Initial | In Violation | Conducted initial inspection on 9/11/2026. Observed there was one painted sign facing the addressing street (E 8th St) displaying "ΣΤΓ". There were two painted signs in the parking area (SE corner corner of the parcel); one displayed "ΣΤΓ" and the other "Sigma Tau Gamma". The Greek letters and words on the signs are known to represent the fraternity Sigma Tau Gamma. Per the University of Arizona's Fraternity and Sorority website it shows Sigma Tau Gamma to be an active fraternity that has a Charter house; however, the website does not reveal the address of the Charter house. There is a link on the website to the fraternity's webpage, which reveals "The Zeta Pi Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma at the University of Arizona in [Tuscon], Arizona was installed in the spring of 2016 and received its Charter on April 7, 2018". Further investigation into the fraternity revealed the fraternity is currently under Judicial Investigation per the U of A Fraternity and Sorority Chapter Conduct & Judicial Status webpage, and the Chapter was provided a letter of such investigation, dated September 2, 2026. A copy of the letter has been uploaded into the case files. As of August 2018, the Tucson Zoning Administrator determined that zoning district R-2, where the parcel is located, does not authorize group dwellings/fraternities per the UDC. The determination letter dated August 2,2018, states "...renting the property to more than four (4) unrelated persons is an illegal use...". The letter dated August 27, 2018, states "Continued occupancy of this property by more than 5 unrelated persons is not permitted and constitutes a zoning violation. " The UDC in 2018, and currently, identifies a Group Dwelling as having five or more unrelated persons. The two determination letters have been uploaded into the case files. Photos taken and uploaded into the case files. |
Scheduled Inspections
SCase Number - CE-VIO0926-03973
Case Status: Assigned
Case Description:
| Scheduled Date | Description | Inspector | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2026 | COT - ENFC - Code Enforcement - Follow Up | Scheduled |