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Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0525-02575
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 06/24/2025 | Site Engineering - Standard | NOT REQUIRED | |||
| 06/26/2025 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 05/28/2025 | Addressing Validation | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Your submittal is incomplete. Please request a Change of Address request for TC-RES-0525-02575 to the address of the New Dwelling. Please submit ALL documents for resubmittal; documents must match the address ON ALL PAGES of the New Dwelling (522 E HELEN ST TUCSON, AZ 85705). Each dwelling unit with kitchen requires a separate Pima County assigned street address after Zoning approval, R319. Show Pima County assigned unit numbers at each dwelling on the site plan. https://www.pima.gov/1010/Addressing-Frequently-Asked-Questions Step-by-step instructions on how to request change of address: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/pdsd/documents/tdc-faq/new-pdfs/sub-records.pdf For questions: Building_official@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 06/17/2025 | Design Review - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Plan set indicates this is a second dwelling unit, which would not be allowable under NR-1 zoning on a less than 10,000 square-foot parcel. | ||
| 06/26/2025 | Residential Building - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0525-02575 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 and building ordinances for all dwellings. Show the current code reference on the plans. Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set files. GENERAL COMMENTS : 1. A permit requires the correct application type. Request the cancellation of this addition application and submit an application for a single-family residence. 2. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling require compliance with design ordinances for handicap, photo-voltaic, gray water, and EV charging preparations. Design Ordinances adopted by the City of Tucson. 3. Show compliance with the Inclusive Home Design Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #10463 on 10/16/2007. Notate accessible route, minimum door width, changes in floor elevation, door hardware, electrical outlet reach range, grab bar reinforcement, etc. 4. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after July 1, 2009 require a solar photo-voltaic system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 . a. Show a minimum 300 SF clear solar-ready zone on a roof or framing plan, T103.3. Model plans should show four typical south facing roof surfaces. b. Label a double breaker space for future Photo Voltaic on the panel schedule opposite end from the main/supply side, T103.9. Provide a future PV breaker space at the last panel space. 5. Plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after June 1, 2010, require gray water utilization or preparation, Ordinance #10579/11089 revised July 9, 2013. The ordinance revision now requires a gray drain line discharge from one fixture for a one-story dwelling. Additional gray fixture drains are optional. Use the appropriate detail at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations 6. Show compliance with the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #11844 on 6/22/2021. Include a 40 ampere 240-volt dedicated branch circuit with a NEMA 14-50R receptacle for charging an electric vehicle at a proposed parking space. SITE PLAN: 1. Show the location of an independent electrical service approved by TEP. https://www.tep.com/construction-applications/#apply 2. Each dwelling building requires a street address, R319. Show Pima County assigned unit numbers at each dwelling on the site plan. 3. Each dwelling unit should have an individual 3-foot clear space (including the roof projections) known as the fire separation distance for reducing fire spread to nearby buildings. Portions of buildings placed in a fire separation distance require one-hour fire-resistive construction in compliance with IBC Table 721.1(2). The connecting carport requires a 1-hour fire rating on the underside. PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. Show one-hour fire-resistive framed construction separating dwellings in compliance with IBC Table 721.1(2). Include a 1-hour fire rating on the carport underside or provide a 3-foot clear fire separation for each dwelling. 2. 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. Show a roof design with insulation types and minimum thickness for meeting the condensation control requirement and the minimum total insulation value of R-38 or R-30 when extended over the wall top plate for additions under 500 SF. Clarify the ceiling/roof insulation detail showing the air-impermeable rigid insulation material adhered to either side of the roof sheathing along with the batt insulation. Also, show the batt insulation extended over the wall top plate. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Tucson Water Department limits flow rates for each water meter size in compliance with P2903.7. Show an appropriate water meter size. 2. Show each gas pipe segment sized in conformance with Table G2413.4(1). The total demand requires a 1” supply pipe size. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Provide demand calculations in accordance with Manual J standards, M1401.3, M1601.1. 2. Provide (an HVAC system with fresh air intake) whole-house mechanical ventilation with controlled exhaust, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. Identify the device model number providing an adjustable setting and note the minimum continuous setting. A two or three-bedroom dwelling under 1501 SF requires a 45 CFM continuous setting. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Update the Riser Diagram service without a sub-panel connection at the existing dwelling panel, NEC 225.30 and E3403. Show a Riser Diagram providing service disconnect of either dwelling without service disruption of the other dwelling. A service line change or a new meter location must be coordinated with TEP for approval 2. Provide the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment 40 ampere 240-volt dedicated branch circuit with a NEMA 14-50R receptacle and label the circuit “EV Ready” and locate the receptacle at a parking area, N1104.2.1. Include the Electric Vehicle load entry (typically 7680 watts) in the electrical load calculations (continuous demand) like the HVAC entry, N1104.2.2. Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions: Ken Van Karsen 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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| 06/26/2025 | Site Zoning - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | FROM: PDSD Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0525-02575 522 E HELEN ST. – NR-1 New SFR w/Carport (1st Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: June 26, 2025 COMMENTS: Provide a detailed response letter with your 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 (SFR) is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2). See Use-Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 - 9. 1. Per UDC Table 4.8-2 Residential Land Use Group With Land Use Class/Type: Single-family , Detached, in the R-1 Zone the minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet a rezoning will be required to build a second dwelling unit as shown on these plans. 2. The lot coverage calculation is not correct. Per UDC Article 6.4.3.C.1.a Roofed areas, porches, open on at least one side are not included in the calculation. 3. The 6’-0” SETBACK shown along Helen street is not correct and should be 20’-0”, UDC Article 6.4.5.C.1.a. 4. NPZ review must be approved prior to approval of this building permit. 5. It appears that the proposed breezeway shown is connected to the existing dwelling which would constitute the proposed structure, 2 dwelling units, as a duplex. Per UDC Table 4.8-2 a duplex is not allowed in the R-1 zone. 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. |
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| 05/28/2025 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |