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Permit Number: TC-RES-0525-02393
Parcel: 126171490

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-0525-02393
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
06/09/2025 Site Engineering - Standard NOT REQUIRED
06/09/2025 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
06/02/2025 Residential Building - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0525-02393
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS

Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. Provide a separate Comment Response Letter when submitting updated plans. Facilitate 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 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.

PROVIDE A COMPLETE PLAN SET showing all proposed alterations to the building with 2018 IRC code compliance. The plans require sufficient detail for demonstrating minimum building code compliance for passing all progress inspections.

Note the 2018 IRC reference on the plans.

The plans may require additional changes for showing 2018 IRC compliance of construction performed without a permit. Provide plans showing all changes after the last completed permit and proposed alterations.

Provide construction plans with sheet numbering in a single PDF file.

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

Provide a clear and concise construction plan set. Sample drawings are available for understanding details. Sample plans at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits

SITE PLAN:

1. Show the location and size of utility meters and gas, water, and electric lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. Identify the utility lines requiring upgrade or replacement.

PLANS:

1. Provide a floor plan with the functional name of each room, R106.1.1. Show the location and size of window and door openings.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. Provide a wall section detail with (#4 rebar) reinforced 12” x 12” reinforced foundations for anchoring exterior framed (insulated) walls with pressure treated sills including ½” anchor bolts with 7” embedment, R403.1.6.
2. Show exterior wood siding, sheathing and wall framing with a 6” clearance above the ground (R317.1 item 5). The weep screed may extend with a minimum clearance 4” above grade or 2” above paved areas, R703.7.2.1.
3. Clarify the placement of ceiling/roof insulation for determining the need for attic ventilation, R806. Attic space outside of the thermal barrier requires a ventilation calculation for showing the attic vent opening size using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2 or an unvented roof assembly requires an air-impermeable rigid insulation material with a minimum R-5 value applied correctly to either side of the roof sheathing, R806.5. Identify the ventilation requirements and insulation types for complying with the condensation control issues.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Show the HVAC system size accordance with M1401.3, M1601.1 for the proposed office.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. A detached garage or office may have a sub panel extended from the parcel service panel but only an addressed dwelling may have a metered service, NEC 225.30 and E3403.
2. Designate the circuit number at the location of each light fixture, receptacle, appliance, and equipment disconnect switch for the proposed office, R106.1.1.
3. Show receptacle outlets at wall spaces 2’ or more with no wall point (exclude door openings) more than 6’ from a receptacle outlet, E3901.2.
4. Show at least one wall switch controlled light or outlet in outdoor entrances or exits and all habitable rooms, E3903.3.
5. Interior 15A & 20A circuits serving outlet locations (except garage, kitchen, and bathrooms) including receptacles, lights, and smoke detectors require combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3902.16. Add notation to plans.

INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE:

1. Wall and ceiling insulation is required for conditioned spaces, N1102.1. Identify the products that provide the required minimum values.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show the proposed fixture as full cut-off FCO style or provide an Outdoor Lighting Calculation including all exterior fixtures on the property for determining exterior lighting limits. Show full cutoff fixtures were located within 25 feet from the property line OLC 401.3.3.

If you have any questions, please contact:
PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services
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06/05/2025 Site Zoning - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: PDSD Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-RES-0525-02393
4024 E SANTA BARBARA AV. – R-1
Renovate Garage into Office (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: June 5, 2025

COMMENTS: Provide a detailed response letter with your next submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all Zoning comments.

This site is located in the R-1 zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 – 9.

1. Provide a residential plot plan that meets the requirements found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Plan-Examples/Plot-Plan-Example.

2. As the proposed office would be considered a bedroom for zoning requirements, UDC Article 11.4.3 definition of a bedroom, “The term bedroom includes all of the following: 1) Any room that is designated as a bedroom; 2) Any enclosed room that has a minimum area of 60 square feet and has an accessible opening to the exterior of the building in compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), whether termed a studio, family room, study, den, bonus room, or any other name, except for a living room, dining room, kitchen , and bathrooms; and 3) Any room designated as a bedroom for the purpose of any other code requirement”. Provide a full floor plan of the existing residence so that Zoning can determine if the requirements of UDC Article 4.9.7.B.7 apply. UDC Article 4.9.7.B.7 states “For any new single-family dwelling in the R-1 zone with five bedrooms, three parking spaces are required. For every bedroom over five, one additional space is required for each bedroom. For all single-family dwellings in the R-1 zone with five or more bedrooms, and for all lots containing two or more single-family dwellings, with the second dwelling having more than one bedroom, all parking spaces must be located on-site, either in a side or rear perimeter yard. Parking spaces may not be located in a vehicular use area in any front street perimeter yard. A parking area is not required to be developed to a commercial standard. A dustproof parking surface is required to at least a minimum of two inches of compacted pea gravel. An existing covered residential parking area may be used.

The Unified Development Code (UDC) can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code.

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Zone1.desk@tucsonaz.gov.
05/06/2025 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED