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Permit Review Detail
Review Status: In Review
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0226-00786
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Review Status: In Review
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2026 | Residential Engineering | NOT REQUIRED | |||
| N/A | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| N/A | Residential Building - Standard | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 03/06/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0226-00786 – Residential Building – Unpermitted backyard shed per CE-VIO1025-04608 2762 W DESERT CREST DR TUCSON, AZ 85713 (R-1 Zoning) Site Plan Review – 1st Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: March 06, 2026 This site is in the R-1 Residence Zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence is permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 - .9 for 1 unit; 4.9.7.B.1 - .9, & .11 for 2 units (min. 10,000 sq ft lot size required). The City's Unified Development Code (UDC) (Section 1.4.1.C) establishes that before the City issues any approvals or permits; we must confirm that a site complies with UDC standards. Therefore, as part of permit reviews, we review a site's permit history and compare it to aerial photography to confirm that unpermitted work has not occurred. In many cases, this does mean that a homeowner must apply for permits for unpermitted work before we can approve any new work on that site. Plan review for the above referenced unpermitted backyard shed per CE-VIO1025-04608has 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: No site plan was provided. 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/basic-site-plan_feb2026.pdf Specifically: A. Draw, label and dimension everything that exists on the property to a scalable drawing graphic (examples include the principal residence, porches, breezeways, sidewalks, driveways, parking spots, walls, fences, ramada, shed, carport, shade sail, cistern, pool, guest house, sleeping quarters, accessory dwelling unit) and provide dimensions of any structure as it relates to nearby structures and property lines and provide the heights (measured from above finish grade to top of wall, etc.) of those structures that run parallel-perpendicular to any nearby adjacent property lines. Provide heights at various locations along the fence/wall if applicable. B. Refer to Pima County’s website https://gis.pima.gov/maps/detail.cfm?&parcel=118030830 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. Draw, label and dimension all property lines, (provide property line lengths) and the shared 10’ easement along the west property line to be reflective of information on Pima County’s website. Refer to Pima County’s website https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/subdivisions/details/2820 . The math of the property line lengths will produce the total parcel square footage. Be aware that some easements may require referring to the title report of the property (procure at title company if not already in possession. For example, this is especially significant in avoiding building in a utility easement where the provider may need regular access to service. Any need to build within the easement would then require written approval from the utility provider within that easement. D. A lot coverage calculation table was not provided. Per UDC Article 6.4.3.C.1.a roofed areas, porches, open on at least one side are NOT included in the calculation and per UDC Article 6.4.3.B.3.b Vehicular use areas, measured within the outside edges of any area allocated to vehicle use, whether improved or unimproved are included in the lot coverage. Calculate (measure) square footage of every enclosed (NOT open structures like a porch, ramada, carport) structure on site and all vehicular use area (driveway, parking, turnaround, backup) and input into lot coverage calculation table. A carport would be calculated under vehicular use area. These separate ‘category numbers’ are added together and divided by the total parcel square footage to produce the lot coverage percentage that demonstrates compliance (or not). E. Draw, label and dimension the principal residence graphic to be representative of that via Pima County’s website (property record card) https://www.asr.pima.gov/ParcelData/prc/11803/0830.pdf . Include any unpermitted additions, modifications and label. F. Draw and label W Desert Crest Dr. G. Provide zoning labels on all four sides of this parcel (including this parcel). H. Provide site plan scale, corresponding graphic scale and north arrow. I. If you hire a consultant to draw your plot plan, include drafter-designer-consultant name, address, license number and contact information on the title block of every sheet. 2. COMMENT: 3. Per UDC Article 6.6.3.D; Accessory structures, except for accessory dwelling units, shall not exceed 12 feet in height, unless attached to a principal structure. If attached to the principal structure, maximum height permitted shall be the same as for the principal structure. Based on the pictures provided, the shed may be close to or exceed the permitted 12’-0” height. Denote actual height on the plan. A Board of Adjustment for Variance will be required to permit the shed if this is the case. See variance requirements below. Another option would be to connect the shade structure to the existing residence with a 5’ wide roof structure that can support a 20-pound live load. Zoning cannot approve this permit until the Board of Adjustment (B/A) Variance Process is completed and approved. See below for more information on the B/A Variance process. 3. COMMENT: Per TABLE 6.3-2.A of the UDC (referenced below), the perimeter yard setback(s) along the north, east and west property line(s) are 5’-0”. Depending on how far the existing shed sits off these west property lines, and how far the proposed addition and carport sit off the east property line, there are four options: A. Distance is 1’-0” or more or 1-0” OR Less (encroaching in setback): Secure a neighbor setback waiver (provided below) signed and dated by the property owner(s) opposite of the property line where the setback infringement exists (could be multiple if in a corner) as this can be the easiest way to resolve this requirement: (Neighbor Waiver Sample – COPY AND PASTE ALL WAIVERS ONTO SITE PLAN EXACTLY AS SHOWN BELOW): My Name is __________________ and I am the owner of the property located at ________________________. I have reviewed the site plan and I have no objection to structure being located or constructed ______ feet from the property line as depicted on the site plan. Signature: _______________________ Date:___________________________ Mi hombre es ________________ y yo soy el dueño de la propiedad ubicada en la _____________________. He revisado el plan y no tengo ninguna objeción a que estructura se encuentra o construye ____________ desde la línea de propiedad, como se muestra en el plan. Firma: _________________________Fecha:__________________________ B. Distance is 1’-0” or more from property line AND unable to obtain neighbor waiver: If unsuccessful in the attempt to retrieve the neighbor waiver, there is a Design Development Option (or DDO) which affords an attempt to seek relief from the setback requirements. Know this is an extra 6-week review and the neighbors within 100’-0” are made aware of this attempt to seek relief from being in the setback. Zoning will not be able to approve the permit application until the DDO is approved. This information is linked here: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-Zoning-Applications/Zoning-Administration#section-3 To submit a DDO application, apply for a new sub-record under this permit at TDC Online. Alert the zoning review you intend to pursue so they can create the sub-record for you ahead of your next submittal Jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/pdsd/documents/tdc-faq/new-pdfs/sub-records.pdf See below for more information on the DDO process. C. Distance is less than 1’-0” from property line AND unable to obtain neighbor waiver: If unsuccessful in your attempt to retrieve the neighbor waiver, a board of adjustment variance will be required to permit the structure as shown on the site. See variance requirements below. Zoning cannot approve this permit until the Board of Adjustment (B/A) Variance Process is completed and approved. See below for more information on the B/A Variance process. D. Move the shed out of the setback(s) and easements (if applicable). 4. COMMENT: Additional comments may be forthcoming on the next review based on responses to Zoning and other PDSD reviewer comments. Board of Adjustment application/requirements can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-Zoning-Applications/Zoning-Administration . Contact for the Board of Adjustment is Mark Castro at Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov DDO application and requirements can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-Zoning-Applications/Zoning-Administration . Note that multiple DDO’s can be submitted concurrently on the same application. To submit a DDO application, apply for a new sub-record under this permit at TDC Online. In order to get this specific review scheduled and if you have questions about the DDO application or process please contact Mark Castro at Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov or Georgia Pennington at Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov. Zoning cannot approve the zoning review portion of the permit until the DDO has been approved. 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 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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| 02/19/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |