Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0226-00683
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 02/13/2026 | Residential Engineering | APPROVED | |||
| 02/20/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 02/18/2026 | Residential Building | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0226-00683 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 and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code takes effect July 1st. 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. Provide a separate response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. GENERAL COMMENTS: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Building-Codes 1. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after July 1, 2009 require a solar photo-voltaic system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 . Label a double breaker space for future Photo Voltaic on the panel schedule opposite end from the main/supply side, T103.9. Provide a future PV breaker space at the last breaker space on the electric panel schedule. 2. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after June 1, 2010, require gray water utilization or preparation, Ordinance #10579/11089 revised July 9, 2013. The ordinance revision now requires a gray drain line discharge from one fixture for a one-story dwelling. Additional gray fixture drains are optional. Show a second clothes washer standpipe plumbed to an exterior wall above grade when feasible, or a bathing fixture drain looped 3’ beyond an exterior wall below grade before connection to the building drain. Use the appropriate detail at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations SITE PLAN: 1. Show the location of sewer HCS coordinated with Pima County Wastewater, R106.1.1. https://www.pima.gov/1766/Wastewater-Reclamation Note the electrical line as underground unless overhead is approved by TEP. https://www.tep.com/construction-applications/#apply 2. Show the square footage of living space, garage, and the covered patios, R106.1.1. PLANS: 1. 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. 2. Identify each wall line needed for enclosing a complete rectangle with sides no greater than 60’, Figure R602.10.1.1. Place these lines no further than 4’ from an actual parallel wall, so that corners are no further than 10’ from a “qualifying” braced wall panel. Show interior braced wall panels with foundation anchor bolt connection to bottom plates, R602.10.8.3 and R403.1.6, and roof connections, R602.10.8.2. 3. Show braced wall panel compliance for (narrow) framed walls with a garage door opening, Table R602.10.5. For prescriptive braced wall structures show a portal frame with hold-downs PFH method, Figure R602.10.6.2, or a portal frame at garage door PFG method, Figure R602.10.6.3, or a continuously sheathed portal frame CS-PF method, Figure R602.10.6.4. 4. Show the location of a minimum 22” x 30” attic access. Attic access is required for areas exceeding 30 SQ FT with a minimum of 30” of headroom and located in a hallway or readily accessible space, R807.1. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. Clarify the placement of ceiling/roof insulation for determining the need for attic ventilation, R806. Attic space outside of the thermal barrier requires a ventilation calculation for showing the attic vent opening size using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2 or an unvented roof assembly requires an air-impermeable rigid insulation material with a minimum R-5 value applied correctly to either side of the roof sheathing, R806.5. Show the insulation placed at the ceiling on sheet #4 &5 because venting is shown on sheet #7. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Provide makeup air when exhausting more than 200 cubic feet per minute, M1502.6. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Show the location of a carbon monoxide detector outside of bedroom doors, when the dwelling includes an attached garage or gas appliance, R315. 2. Show a surge-protective device (SPD) as an integral part of or placed immediately adjacent to the service equipment, E3606.5. 3. Remove work surface receptacles from the face of island and peninsular cabinets where below the countertop (circuit #18). Either provide a vertical assembly listed for countertop (work surface) mounting, or a raceway terminated within the cabinet for future assembly installation, E3901.4. 4. 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 5. Provide GFCI protection for receptacle outlets and HVAC equipment after September 1, 2026. E3902.14. Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions: Kenneth.VanKarsen@tucsonaz.gov City of Tucson Residential Building Safety |
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| 02/20/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0226-00683 –Residential Building – New SFR (on Lot 4 of 5) 7133 S GERONIMO AV TUCSON, AZ 85756 (R-2 Zoning) Site Plan Review – 1st Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: February 20, 2026 This site is in the R-2 Residence Zone (UDC 4.7.9). A single-family residence is permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.6, .9, & .10. Plan review for the above referenced single-family residence 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. 1. COMMENT: Zoning acknowledges permits have been submitted for the parcel 7125 S GERONIMO AV to the north of this parcel and 7141 to the south of this parcel. Demonstrate how parcel 7133 S GERONIMO AV will be physically separated from parcel 7125 and 7141 S GERONIMO AV whether it be through a wall, fence, irrigated landscape, etcetera. Draw, dimension and label the separation type, material and height. 2. COMMENT: The site plan provided is incomplete. Provide a site plan that meets the requirements show in the plot plan example at the following link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/pdsd/documents/plan-samples/full-site-plan_feb2026.pdf Specifically: A. Draw, label and dimension all setbacks. Setbacks for side and rear property lines are 5’-0” flanking the north, south and east property lines. The front yard setback is 20’-0” (west property line). B. Refer to Pima County’s website https://gis.pima.gov/maps/detail.cfm?&parcel=13817032A to locate and provide the parcel number, legal description, subdivision name, book and page numbers, township-section and range, sequence number on the plot plan. C. Provide missing designer-drafter consultant name, license number, address and contact information on all sheets. D. Update Property line lengths per recorded plat (north 144.96’ and south 144.96’). 3. COMMENT: As part of the passing of Ordinance 12219 this past December of 2025, the following landscaping is required for all new single family residential, middle housing development, and accessory dwelling units, as of January 01, 2026 per UDC 7.6.10. A. One canopy tree is required for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area of the development project. B. Vegetative groundcover is required within the front yard setback per the calculation below. (X Linear feet of Street Frontage) – (Y curb cut width) x (5 Foot Depth) = Z Square Feet of required vegetative groundcover. C. Plants must be low to very low water use with a hardiness rating of 15 degrees Fahrenheit or lower and non-invasive. Options are listed in Section 5-02.5.0 of the Technical Standards Manual. Exceptions to these criteria or plants that are not listed in Section 5-02.5.0 of the Technical Standards Manual, may be approved by the PDSD Landscape Architect. D. Required landscaping must be located as follows: 1. A minimum of fifty percent of the required canopy trees must be located within the front yard setback area. 2. Trees may be planted at varying distances apart. 3. Required landscaping is not restricted to the first 10 feet onto the property from the existing or future right-of-way line. 4. Newly planted trees must be placed at a minimum distance from existing or proposed City of Tucson-owned or private utility-owned lines, as found in section 5-01.5.11 of the Technical Standards Manual. Tree plantings are not permitted in El Paso Gas Easements or under overhead power lines. 5. Trees shall be placed a minimum of ten feet from the center of the tree trunk to any enclosed structure. 6. Trees shall be placed a minimum of five feet from the back of the sidewalk or curb. If this standard cannot be met, then root barriers are required and must be illustrated on the submitted construction plans. 7. Trees must be planted in a six-to-nine-inch depressed planting area of at least 50 square feet (four-foot radius, or alternatives as proposed) and at least ten feet away from a building foundation. 8. Existing, established trees on property, at least 4 inches trunk diameter at chest height, located at least ten feet from the foundation or with an unobstructed dripline at maturity, shall count toward this requirement. The root systems of existing trees used for this requirement must be protected from soil compaction during construction using perimeter protective fencing around the dripline. Established trees are not required to have a depressed planting area. Existing shrubs and vegetative groundcover may also be used toward the required landscaping. C. Vegetation shall be established, maintained, and sustained throughout its life in support of the City’s tree count, climate, and walkability goals. One of the following two options may be used: 1. Drip or bubbler irrigation with backflow protection. A simple irrigation system can be part of the domestic water supply for the residence. 2. Alternate methods, such as rainwater harvesting, hand watering, and greywater systems, as proposed by the property owner and approved by the PDSD Landscape Architect. D. Proposed landscaping and related items can be included in a residential plot plan; a Landscape Plan is not required. 4. COMMENT: Additional comments may be forthcoming on the next review based on responses to Zoning and other PDSD reviewer comments. RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: 1. Corrected building permit 2. Provide a detailed response letter with your submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all Zoning comments. 3. Resubmit ALL documents associated with this permit (all drawings in sheet index) To resubmit visit Tucson Development Center at https://tdc-online.tucsonaz.gov/#/home Instructions for resubmittal - https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/tdc-faq/old-pdfs/double-old/resubmittals.pdf If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov The Unified Development Code (UDC) can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code |
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| 02/12/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |