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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TC-RES-0126-00098
Parcel: 121101390

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADU v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-0126-00098
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADU v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
01/22/2026 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
01/14/2026 Residential Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0126-00098

PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS

Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. For facilitating a shorter back check time, please provide updated plans and calculations with a written response to each of the notated items indicating action taken. Do not cloud the changes made for comment updates; revisions are processed if changes occur after the permit is issued.

SCOPE OF REVIEW:

The scope of this plan review covers architectural, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation and electrical. All code references are to the 2024 International Residential Code. All features were checked only to the extent allowed by the submittals provided. All portions of this project are assumed to meet or will meet other departmental requirements, conditions, and concerns before permit approval.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The City of Tucson adopted the 2024 IRC with amendments and building ordinances for all dwellings. Show the current code reference on the plans.

Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set files.

PLANS:

1. Notate a cool (white) roof finish (greater than 60 SRI) as required by the ADU provisions.
2. Remove all outdated code references, R106.1.1. Incorrect entries were found on sheets T1.0, A-2.0, A-8.0, S-1.0, S-2.0, M-1.0, P-1.0 & E-1.0.
3. Provide a minimum 6 mil polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches is required between the concrete floor slab and the base course or the prepared subgrade where a base course does not exist, R506.3.3.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Show the water heater rating/capacity, P2801.1.
2. Clarify the need for the Gas Calc, G2413.4. Gas pipes are not included on the plan.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Specify high-efficacy luminaires with an efficacy not less than 45 lumens per watt or lamps with efficacy not less than 65 lumens per watt (LED devices), N1104.1. Update note #17.
2. Update the Riser Diagram showing a rating consistent with the panel schedule, NEC 225.30 and E3403. 100A or 125A.
3. Smoke alarms are required outside each separate sleeping area, R314.3.2.
4. Show a surge-protective device (SPD) as an integral part of or placed immediately adjacent to the service equipment, E3606.5.
5. Provide GFCI protection for appliance receptacle outlets, E3902.12. Include:
1. Drinking water coolers
2. High pressure spray washing machines
3. Sump pumps
4. Dishwashers
5. Electric ranges
6. Wall-mounted ovens
7. Counter-mounted cooking units
8. Clothes dryers
9. Microwave ovens
6. Provide GFCI protection for receptacle outlets and HVAC equipment after September 1, 2026. E3902.14.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show full cutoff fixtures were located within 25 feet from the property line OLC 401.3.3.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Energy Certificate: (Mandatory) place near the indoor furnace or in utility room, N1101.14. Add notation to plans.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kenneth.VanKarsen@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Building Safety
01/14/2026 Residential Engineering REQUIRES RESUBMIT Permit: TC-RES-0126-00098
Location: 4826 E WAVERLY ST
Review Date: 1/12/2026
Site Engineering Comments:
1. Per the City of Tucson Inclusive Home Design Ordinance (https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/inclusivehomedesignordinance.pdf, all new dwellings have a requirement to provide an “accessible route from public and common areas, including, but not limited to, a driveway or public street or sidewalk”. Draw, dimension, and label an accessible route from the driveway (or apron), sidewalk, or street to an accessible entrance. Ensure the route meets accessibility standards as articulated in Sections 402-404 of the ADA Accessibility Standards (https://www.access-board.gov/ada/chapter/ch04/).
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Corey Hines
Corey.Hines@TucsonAZ.gov
01/22/2026 Residential Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Roxanne Johnston
Planner

PROJECT: TC-RES_0126-00098
4826 E Waverly St., Tucson, AZ 85712
ADU (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: 01/22/2026

This site is located within the R-1 zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 - .9.

RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Correct plans, as noted in the comments below, along with a response letter indicating how all Site Zoning comments were addressed.

1. Site Zoning is unable to approve this permit until the 4’-wide ADA sidewalk requirement called out by Site Engineering on 1/12/26 has been addressed.

2. Additional comments may be forthcoming depending on responses to zoning review comments and plans submitted for the next review.

The City of Tucson Unified Development Code may be accessed here: www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Roxanne Johnston at roxanne.johnston@tucsonaz.gov
01/13/2026 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED