Permit Review Detail
Review Status: In Review
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0426-01986
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Review Status: In Review
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| N/A | Residential Building - Standard | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 04/30/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0426-01986 – Residential Building – Storage shed, Cistern (865 gallons), Perimeter fence, Raised height of Wall 2665 N PLUMER AV TUCSON, AZ 85719 (R-1 Zoning) Site Plan Review – 1st Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: April 30, 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; 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 storage shed, cistern (865 gallons), perimeter fence, the raising of the height of the wall 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: 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/basic-site-plan_feb2026.pdf https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/plan-samples/basic-site-plan-spanish.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. Provide dimensions from the proposed perimeter fence to the west, north, east and south property lines. B. Refer to Pima County’s website https://gis.pima.gov/maps/detail.cfm?&parcel=112060480 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 applicable easements to be reflective in the property title report. Refer to Pima County’s website https://onbase.pima.gov/publicaccess/DS_NextGen_Single/etc/cq/results.html?cqid=240&OBKey__552_1=09012 . 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. Provide dimension from centerline of E Mitchell St to curb. See the paving plan https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/construction-plans/details/I-521 , sheet 3, for reference. F. Provide dimension from curb to property line. G. Provide dimension from centerline of N Plumer Av to curb. See the paving plan https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/construction-plans/details/I-521 , sheet 6, for reference. H. Provide dimension from curb to property line. I. Provide R-1 zoning labels on all four sides of this parcel (including this parcel). J. Provide a table that lists the following setback information: 1. Front yard setback: 20’-0” (Owner chooses which street) 2. Street Side Yard Setback: 10’-0” (Owner chooses which street opposite of what was chose for the front yard setback 3. Interior setbacks: 5’-0” (along the west and south property lines) 2. COMMENT: Per UDC 6.6.2.I, the maximum height of a wall or fence within a perimeter yard shall be 6’-0” measured from above finish grade to the top of the wall at any point along the wall run; however, the wall or fence may be higher than 6’-0”, but no higher than 10’-0”, if: (See Figure 6.6.1-A, Height of Wall or Fence within a Side or Rear Perimeter Yard.). Drawings indicate the wall along the west property line to proposed to be 6’-3” and a neighbor waiver was provided. Unfortunately, these do not apply to wall heights exceeding code standard. A. Walls/fences over 6'-0” and up to 8'-0” tall and not meeting 75% unobstructed view criteria can pursue a Design Development Option (DDO). This is a Special Application Zoning Approval Process and a Administrative Review process with public notice. A Design Development Option (or DDO) affords an attempt to seek relief from the height requirements. 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. 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. 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. 3. COMMENT: Per Ordinance 12219, the interior setbacks have been updated to be 5’-0” from a structure to an adjacent property line. Currently, the carport is showing a distance of 23” (off the property line) and the shed is showing a distance of 6”. For the carport at the 23” distance, pursuing a DDO would be an option and can be combined with the DDO for the wall height DDO pursuit. See below for more information on the DDO process. For the shed at the 6” distance, a Board of Adjustment Variance would be required. See below for more information on the Board of Adjustment Variance process. 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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| 04/24/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED | For questions, please contact PDSD-Permits@tucsonaz.gov This permit is for the Storage shed, and the Cistern only. The Fence portion and the wall portion must be done as a separate Residential Fence/Wall permit. |