Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0326-01220
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 03/11/2026 | Residential Engineering | NOT REQUIRED | |||
| 03/25/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 03/25/2026 | Residential Building - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0326-01220 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 revisions. 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. PROVIDE A COMPLETE PLAN SET showing all proposed alterations to the building with 2024 IRC code compliance with component sizes. Provide a response letter on separate file when submitting the updated construction plan set. Structures built without a permit may require alteration for building code compliance. Construction plans are required for determining code compliance before a permit can be issued. Provide a clear and concise construction plan set. Review the sample drawings for a wooden Carport which are similar to the Porch Sample. Sample plans are available at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits SITE PLAN: 1. Indicate the location of the proposed building on the property, R106.1.1. Show the utility lines requiring relocation. 2. The roof structure may not extend to a point closer than 3 feet from the neighboring property line without fire rated protection for fire spread. Provide compliance with R302.1 (City of Tucson Amended) by removing the roof placed within 3 feet to the property line or provide a complete wall barrier with not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction in compliance with IBC Table 721.1(2). STRUCTURAL PLANS: 1. Show the size and location of each support footing, R106.1.1. 2. Specify method of transferring lateral forces the proposed structural elements (without fascia end-grain fasteners) to the bearing wall top plate, R801.2. 3. Provide a Roof Framing Plan showing the beams sized for supporting live and dead structural loads (Table R602.7(3)). 4. Provide a Roof Framing Plan showing the rafters sized for supporting live and dead structural loads (Table R802.4.1(1)). SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1 Show the minimum 12”x12” by 12” deep #4 reinforced footing in undisturbed ground supporting each post with 1” gap post base hardware, R403.1. 2 Show a complete cross-section detail with post to foundation fasteners, R407.3 & R507.4.1. 3 Provide structural roof sheathing size and fastening in compliance with Table R602.3 (1). 4 Identify all fasteners for wind loading compliance. Show roof (uplift resistance) fasteners (H2.5) with appropriate uplift capacity, R802.11 amended. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Show any electrical alterations. If you have any questions, please contact: Kenneth.VanKarsen@tucsonaz.gov City of Tucson Residential Plan Review |
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| 03/19/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0326-01220 – Residential Building – Metal carport to resolve CE-VIO0226-00689 2216 N AVENIDA EL CAPITAN TUCSON, AZ 85705 (R-2 Zoning) Site Plan Review – 1st Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: March 19, 2026 This site is in the R-2 Residence Zone (UDC 4.7.9). A single-family residence is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.6, .9, & .10. 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 carport 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: 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=115011230 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 easement along the east property line to be reflective of information on Pima County’s website. Refer to Pima County’s website https://onbase.pima.gov/publicaccess/DS_NextGen_Single/etc/cq/results.html?cqid=240&OBKey__552_1=07006 . 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. As a result of not producing a site plan with property line lengths, 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/11501/1230.pdf . Include any unpermitted additions, modifications and label. F. Draw and label N Avenida El Capitan. G. Provide R-1 zoning labels on all four sides of this parcel (including this parcel). H. Provide site plan scale, corresponding graphic scale and north arrow. 2. COMMENT: Per UDC 6.6.3.C. standard, detached accessory buildings, including accessory dwelling units, are not permitted in the buildable area extending the full width of the lot between the principal building and front street lot line, except for shade structures or carports not over 400 square feet in floor area, terraces and steps not over three high above the natural grade, paved areas, and fences or walls. The drawing provided indicates the carport is closer to 500 square feet in size. 3. COMMENT: Per TABLE 6.4.5.C.1.a., “For single-family and duplex development, the minimum required street perimeter yard is 20’-0” measured from the street property line” Additionally, per 6.4.5.D.3.a. “Shade structures or carports may project up to 10’-0” into required perimeter yards. Such architectural features include, but are not limited to, overhangs, moveable insulating walls and roofs, detached solar collectors, reflectors and piping” As currently shown, the carport is shown 2’-0” into the 10’-0” setback (8’-0” remaining). Two options exist: A. Move or shorten carport the distance required to achieve 10’-0” distance from south property line. B. Leave the design as-is and attempt to secure relief from this standard through the Design Development Option (DDO) process. Be aware 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. 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. 4. 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 google streetview, the carport appears to exceed the allowed 12’ height. A Board of Adjustment for Variance will be required to permit the carport as shown on the plan. See variance requirements below. An 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. 5. COMMENT: After reviewing the property documentation history in Property Research Online (PRO), zoning could not verify any permit documentation for the existing solar system installed around 2020 approximately. Zoning will not be able to approve the permit application until the permit information is provided. If permit documentation cannot be provided, the solar system will require a separate permit. 6. COMMENT: TABLE 6.3-2.A of the UDC (referenced below), the perimeter yard setback(s) along the north property line is 5’-0”. Depending on how far the existing carport sits off the north property line there are five options: A. Locate Move the carport out of the setback B. Remove the carport. C. 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 to the north: (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:__________________________ D. 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. E. 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. 7. 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 4. Separate Solar system permit for residence and shed 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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| 03/11/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |