Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0426-02058
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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| 05/13/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 05/13/2026 | Residential Building - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | 1. Please provide a roof framing plan of the porch roof. 2. Please show how the porch is connecting to the existing structure. Cannot attach to the homes facade. |
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| 05/01/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0426-02058 – Residential Building – 53 x 16 Front Porch 1740 E ALASKA ST TUCSON, AZ 85706 (R-1 Zoning) Site Plan Review – 1st Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: May 01, 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 53 x 16 Front Porch 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. Label and dimension missing parking (2 spaces are required) B. Refer to Pima County’s website https://gis.pima.gov/maps/detail.cfm?&parcel=14021088A 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 any 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=15018 . 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. 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/14021/088A.pdf . Include any unpermitted additions, modifications and label. F. Draw and label E Alaska St. G. Provide dimension from centerline of E Alaska St to curb. See the paving plan https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/construction-plans/details/I-71-051 , sheet 18, 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 site plan scale, corresponding graphic scale and north arrow on site plan. K. Provide a table indicating the property setbacks: Front yard is 20’-0” and side and rear yard setbacks are 5’-0”. L. Provide a dimension from edge of unpermitted structure near the front of the residence and along west property line to the west property line. 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. Indicate if the intent of this porch is to be attached or detached from the principal residence as it is currently unclear and no architectural details were provided to suggest a connection was intended. If detached, the 53’-0” x 16’-0” dimensions would tally 848 square feet, 448 over the detached standard. Adjust design to meet standard if the intent is to keep it detached. 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” Provide dimensions from the proposed porch to the north property line. 4. COMMENT: After reviewing the property documentation history in Property Research Online (PRO), zoning could not verify any permit documentation for the existing structure near the front of the residence and along west property line built in 2012. Zoning will not be able to approve the permit application until the permit information is provided. If permit documentation cannot be provided, all structures less than 200 square feet can be included in this permit. Zoning suspects the 5’-0” required setback distance was not met. Depending on how close it is to the west property line and whether or not is ‘habitable or not’, a couple options exist: A. Move the shed out of the setback. B. Remove the shed. C. If distance is 1’-0” or more or 1-0” OR Less (encroaching in setback): If the structures are unhabitable, attempt to secure a neighbor setback waiver (provided below) signed and dated by the property owner(s) to the west: (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. 5. 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 |