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Permit Number: TC-RES-0325-01374
Parcel: 120075610

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-0325-01374
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
04/28/2025 Site Engineering - Standard NOT REQUIRED
04/30/2025 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
04/24/2025 Residential Building - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-MDP-0325-01374

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 2018 International Residential Code and 2018 International Energy Conservation 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 2018 IRC with amendments and building ordinances for all dwellings.

Update the master plan set for this duplex design as these comments have been made numerous times.

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

PLANS:

1. Show the correct square footage 1877 SF on sheet #1.
2. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include this requirement at keynote #13 on sheet 2.
3. Identify each wall line needed for enclosing a complete rectangle with sides no greater than 60’, Figure R602.10.1.1. Show interior braced wall panels with foundation anchor bolt connection to bottom plates, R602.10.8.3 and R403.1.6. Show the interior foundation on sheet 2 and at detail B on sheet 7 along with the ½” anchor bolts.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show the eave vents (as calculated sheet 6) at detail C on sheet 7, R806.2. Include baffles for providing a 1” gap between roof and insulation, R806.3.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide whole-house mechanical ventilation with controlled exhaust, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. Include the minimum airflow rate setting for the adjustable device and show the location of the device. Each two or three-bedroom dwelling under 1501 SF requires a 45 CFM continuous setting.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Specify high-efficacy lamps for at least 90% of all lighting fixtures, N1104.1. Update note #7 and the lamp note above the panel schedule.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show full cutoff fixtures when located within 25 feet of the property line OLC 401.3.3.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

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

Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions:
Ken Van Karsen
PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services
04/30/2025 Site Zoning - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Krista Hansen
Planning & Development Services Department – Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-RES-0325-01374, R-2
501 W PENNSYLVANIA DR TUCSON, AZ 85714
Residential – New Dwelling (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: 04/30/2025


This site is located in the R-2 zone (UDC 4.7.9). A duplex is a permitted use in this zone subject to use-specific standards 4.9.7.B.6, .9, & .10.


RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Corrected plans, as noted in the comments below, along with a detailed letter indicating responses to the review comments.

01. COMMENT: Provide a dimension from the centerline of W Pennsylvania Dr to the face of curb, where asphalt meets the concrete curb (which is 18’ per paving plan I-754A) and from face of curb to front street property line (which is 12’ per paving plan I-754A).

02. COMMENT: Indicate the zoning classifications of the adjacent parcels, which are all R-2.

03. COMMENT: Draw, dimension, and label the setback from the west facing wall of the proposed duplex to the west property line.

04. COMMENT: On page 1, the setback dimensions under “Zoning Information” are incorrect. Please correct to match actual setbacks.



For questions regarding Zoning comments, please contact me at: Krista.Hansen2@tucsonaz.gov
04/02/2025 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED