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Inspection History Details

Permit: T14OT00402

Parcel: 11105026F

Inspection Status: Approved

Inspection History: SIGN SITE REVIEW

Date Description Inspector Results Comments
05/23/2014 SIGN SITE REVIEW Approved CONTRACTOR HAS INDICATED THE GRADE OF THE GRAVEL LANDSCAPE ISLAND WILL BE ADJUSTED TO ALLOW SIGN INSTALLATION AT A MAX 8' HEIGHT FROM TOP OF CURB. GRADE WILL BE CHECKED AGAIN AT EXCAVATION AND FINAL IF NECESSARY.
05/22/2014 SIGN SITE REVIEW Correction Required HTHRALL FOR DAVID ROBERTS, INSPECTION SUPERVISOR.

SETBACK OK.

HEIGHT ISSUE FOUND. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOP OF CURB AND GRADE AT SIGN BASE (PER DIMENSIONS PROVIDED ON PLAN FOR SIGN LOCATION) IS 1 FOOT. SIGN WOULD EXCEED 8 FEET TALL. REVISE LOCATION OR REVISE SIGN HEIGHT (LOW-PROFILE MAX HEIGHT IS 8 FEET FOR 16' SETBACK, AND SIGN HEIGHT IS TAKEN FROM TOP OF STREET CURB.)
05/15/2014 SIGN SITE REVIEW Partial Approval PARTIAL APPROVAL -CONTRACTOR'S REVISED DRAWINGS & APP RECEIVED 5/15/14 HAVE BEEN APPROVED, PDMR APPROVED FOR 8" SEPARATION BETWEEN P.A.A.L AND SIGN (BOLLARDS BETWEEN PAAL/SIGN)
FINAL APPROVAL IS PENDING RESULTS OF PRELIMINARY GRADE DIFFERENTIAL AND SETBACK INSPECTION FOR PLACEMENT OF NEW LOW-PROFILE SIGN ALONG FORT LOWELL FRONTAGE.

TOTAL FEES:$163.65 (INCLUDES ELEC INSP + MAILING PERMIT)
05/14/2014 SIGN SITE REVIEW Partial Approval RE: PERMIT T14OT00402
FOR: NEW LOW-PROFILE SIGN
AT: 3102 E FORT LOWELL RD
REVIEWER: HEATHER.THRALL@TUCSONAZ.GOV
2ND REVIEW - REVISED MATERIALS REVIEWED 5/14/14

1) ACKNOWLEDGED SIGN DESIGN HAS CHANGED FROM MONUMENT TO LOW-PROFILE AND THE SIGN SURFACE AREA IS LESS THAN 60 SQFT AND DOES NOT REQUIRE ENGINEERING.

2) STAFF HAS BEEN INFORMED THE PDMR 14-09 CASE HAS BEEN APPROVED (TO ALLOW SIGN LESS THAN 2' FROM DRIVEWAY/PAAL WITH PLACEMENT OF BOLLARDS).

3) PROVIDE NEW PERMIT APPLICATION TO MATCH REVISED PLANS.

4) SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION RESULTS FOR GRADE AND SETBACK CHECK OF PROPOSED SIGN LOCATION. PROJECT SENT OUT FOR FIELD INSPECTION FOR 5/15/14.
04/16/2014 SIGN SITE REVIEW Denied PERMIT: T14OT00402
FOR: NEW MONUMENT SIGN
AT: 3102 E Fort Lowell Road - Winterhaven Square
REVIEWER: HEATHER.THRALL@TUCSONAZ.GOV

THE FOLLOWING CODES APPLY TO THIS REVIEW: NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC), OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE (OLC), INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC), UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE/TECHNICAL GUIDELINES/ADMIN MANUAL (UDC/TG/AM) AND CH. 3/SIGN CODE (SC).

STRUCTURAL REVIEW: (Resubmittal will be referred to Eric Newcomb for review.)

1) Per SC 3-18.C.1, provide engineering for evaluation of sufficient footer and pipe.

ELECTRICAL REVIEW: (Resubmittal will be referred to LeeRay Hanly for review)

2) Per NEC.600, Acknowledged volts and disconnect switch provided. Provide number of amps and circuits.
3) Unable to decipher "J-Box" information - enlarge for review and scanning for records to a minimum of 12 point sized font.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE: (Resubmittal will be referred to LeeRay Hanly for review)

4) 403.5.1 The means of controlling the specific "off" curfew shall be by a 24 hour timing device that includes stand-by power to maintain the time and program for a minimum of 6 hours. Show timer or provide note on plans a timer shall be provided.

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES: (Resubmittal will be referred to Loren Makus for SVT)

5) Acknowledged a site plan is provided with what appears to be "yellowed" sight visibility triangles (SVT), but they are not labeled nor dimensioned. This is not a copy of a City of Tucson approved/stamped site plan, which would likely have the SVTs already on it. Contact Loren.Makus@tucsonaz.gov if you need assistance with SVT sizes, however, recommended to obtain the city approved version.
6) Per UDC 7.4.6.f.2.b - Sign appears to be right at edge of parking area access lane (PAAL). Provide minimum 2' setback along a PAAL from face of curb to sign.

SIGN CODE REVIEW:

7) Dimension side view at max width, SC 3-18 and Sign Code Administrator's advisement all freestanding signs are to have dimensioned side view.
8) Acknowledged premise has over 450' of frontage along Fort Lowell, however, site plan font is too small to read clearly and will not scan for records.
9) SC 3-18, Print site plan to specific scale for review of sign setbacks and SVTs at a font that can be scanned (minimum 12 pt) and send hard copy in mail.
10) Per 3-61.A.2 - monument sign cannot exceed 50 sqft sign area, Per SC 3-60. Per Administrator's determination November 20, 2013 "the area of a sign cabinet is to include the entire area contained within the cabinet." The proposed cabinet is 8' x 7'10", which exceeds 50 square feet. Revise drawing and application.
11) For signs within 40' of the roadway, sign height is measured from elevation of closest travel lane per Sign Code Section 3-33.A. - OR, Per Sign Code Administrator's determination, height may be measured from top of street curb. Provide diagram showing sign height taken from either travel lane surface or from top of street curb - to top of cabinet.
12) Further review responses may be forthcoming, depending upon information provided in resubmitted materials.