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Permit Number: TC-RES-0523-05420
Parcel: 116213280

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-0523-05420
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
06/02/2023 Site Engineering NOT REQUIRED
06/22/2023 Bldg Permits - Post Review PENDING ASSIGNMENT
06/22/2023 Residential Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0523-05420
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 on 1/1/2019. Show the current code reference on the plans.

STRUCTURAL PLANS:

1. Provide roof joist LPI series and size for determining performance compliance, R301.1.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Show the minimum 12” footing depth below the undisturbed ground surface, R403.1. Update detail #1 sheet 2.
2. Show an unvented roof assembly with all insulation at the roof including an air-impermeable rigid insulation material with a minimum R-5 value applied correctly to either side of the roof sheathing as part of the total R-38 insulation requirement, R806.5. Update detail #1 sheet 3.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Clarify the water heater location for dwelling unit B, P2801.1. Exterior units require an appropriate shelter.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Show the mast height on the electrical riser diagram providing 8’ clearance above the Porch roof, E3604.2.1. Update the Riser Diagram for the close dwelling and the feeder size to the detached dwelling panel per TEP coordination, NEC 225.30 and E3403.
2. Update the panel schedule showing consistency with the circuit locations on the plan, E3602.1 & E3706.2.
3. Show two 2O AMP small appliance circuits at the kitchen countertop receptacle outlets; they may also serve the breakfast room and dining room, but not other locations, E3703.2 and E3901.3. Update the 15 AMP sizes on the panel schedule.

Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions:
Ken Van Karsen
(520) 837-4912 PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd
06/06/2023 Site Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: PDSD Zoning Review

PROJECT: TC-RES-0523-05420
218 S. Grande Av. – R-2
3 Bedroom Addition & Permit Laundry Enclosure (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: June 6, 2023

Provided a detail comment response letter with your submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all comments with your next submittal.

This site is located in the R-2 zone (UDC 4.7.9). A multifamily is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2). See Use-Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.6, .9, & .10.

1. Zoning was not able to find approved permit documents for three (3) dwelling units on this site. Pima County Assessor’s only shows two (2) dwelling units on this site. Provide approved permit documents for the three (3) dwelling units shown on this plan. Per UDC Table 6.3-2.A: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR THE R-1, R-2, R-3, MH-1, & MH-2 ZONES, R-2 Zone, based on a lot size of 6,970 sq. ft/0.16 acres this site only supports two (2) dwelling units.

2. The lot coverage calculation is not correct. Per UDC Article 6.4.3.C.1.a porch type structures open on at least one side do not count toward lot coverage.

3. The north and south property line dimensions are not correct.

4. The zoning listed for the parcel west of the alley is not correct and should be R-2.

5. Per UDC Article 6.6.3.C 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 the front street lot line, except for shade structures or carports not over 400 square feet in floor area, terraces and steps not over three feet high above the natural grade, paved areas, and fences or walls. Storage A is not allowed to be located closure to the street than the post supporting the porch on Unit A. A Board of Adjustment for Variance is required for the storage to remain as shown on the plot plan.

6. Perimeter yard setbacks are based on a measurement from design grade to the highest point of the exterior wall UDC Article 6.4.5.B & Figure 6.4.5-A. Provide fully dimensioned elevations with wall heights as measured from design grade to the highest point of the wall. This shall include the area of the unpermitted enclosure so that perimeter yard setback requirements can be verified. Additional comments maybe forth coming once the required dimension are provided.

7. As you are converting a non-habitable space to habitable, unpermitted enclosure, and the minimum perimeter yard setback of 6’-0” (Table 6.3-2.A), a neighbor’s setback waiver will be required. To secure this neighbor setback waiver the following statement must be provided on the plot plan and be signed and dated by the adjacent property owner(s):
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: _________________________________
If you are unable to secure this waiver a Design Development Options (DDO) will be required for the reduced setbacks.

8. Storage A shows up some time after 2020 and Zoning was not able to find approved Zoning compliance review documents for this structure. Provide the wall heights and perimeter yard setback dimensions from this structure to the street & south property line. Minimum street perimeter yard is 20’-0” and south perimeter yard setback is 6’-0” or the height of the exterior wall, greater of the two, (Table 6.3-2.A). If the south perimeter yard setback is less than 6’-0” the neighbor’s setback waiver may reduce this setback. If the street perimeter yard is less than 20’-0” a DDO will be required.

Board of Adjustment application and requirements can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/zoning-administration-applications. If you have questions about the Board of Adjustment application or process please contact Wyatt Berger at Wyatt.Berger@tucsonaz.gov or Georgia Pennington at Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov.

DDO application and requirements can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/forms/DDO_for_Setback_and_Height_UDC_8.11.20.pdf. If you have questions about the DDO application or process please contact Wyatt Berger at Wyatt.Berger@tucsonaz.gov or Georgia Pennington at Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov


If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Zone1.desk@tucsonaz.gov
05/31/2023 PDSD Application Completeness REVIEW COMPLETED