Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0526-02472
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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| 05/26/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 05/14/2026 | Residential Building | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0526-02472 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 2024 International Residential Code and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code. The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code takes effect July 1st. 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 2024 IRC with amendments and building ordinances for all dwellings. The demolition of a dwelling requires a separate permit with a Notice of Demolition form. Place the manual J report into a separate file from the construction plans. Provide a separate response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. PLANS: 1. Provide a minimum 6 mil polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches between the concrete floor slab and the base course or the prepared subgrade where a base course does not exist, R506.3.3. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Remove the note “Provide (an HVAC system with) whole-house mechanical ventilation with….., R303.4 & M1505.4. . fan function”. This is a system requirement for the designer to specify rather than the contractor. Show the exhaust device size and location on the plan. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Show a surge-protective device (SPD) as an integral part of or placed immediately adjacent to the service equipment, E3606.5. 2. Clarify the island design (one or two worksurface levels) for evaluating the receptacle locations. Remove receptacles from the exterior face of island and peninsular cabinets where below the countertop. Either provide a vertical assembly listed for countertop (work surface) mounting, or a raceway terminated within the cabinet for future assembly installation, E3901.4.2. 3. Provide GFCI protection for appliance receptacle outlets, E3902.12. Include: 1. Drinking water coolers 2. High pressure spray washing machines 3. Sump pumps 4. Dishwashers 5. Electric ranges 6. Wall-mounted ovens 7. Counter-mounted cooking units 8. Clothes dryers 9. Microwave ovens 4. Provide GFCI protection for receptacle outlets and HVAC equipment after September 1, 2026. E3902.14. Please contact the plans reviewer if you have any questions: Kenneth.VanKarsen@tucsonaz.gov City of Tucson Residential Building Safety |
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| 05/26/2026 | Residential Engineering | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Permit Activity Number: TC-RES-0526-02472 Project: Demolition of existing residence and construction of new SFR Location: 38 E SCHILLING PL Review Date: 5/26/2026 Reviewer: Joe Macaulay – Civil Engineer - Site Engineering Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. For facilitating a shorter review 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. Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit the separate response letter and plan set files. Site Engineering Review Comments: 1. Per the City of Tucson Inclusive Home Design Ordinance https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/inclusivehomedesignordinance.pdf, all new dwellings have a requirement to provide an “accessible route from public and common areas, including, but not limited to, a driveway or public street or sidewalk”. a. Draw, dimension, and label an accessible route from each Vehicular Use Area to an accessible entrance. Ensure the route meets accessibility standards as articulated in 2017 ICC A117.1 Sections 402-403, including the minimum 4ft-width, slope and composition materials. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joe Macaulay at Joe.Macaulay@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 05/18/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Claire Leighou, Planner PROJECT: TC-RES-0526-02472 38 E SCHILLING PL New SFR and Partial Demolition of Existing Home (1st Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: 5/18/26 Please resubmit revised drawings with a detailed response letter stating how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed. This site is located in the R-2 zone (UDC 4.7.9). A duplex is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards R-2: 4.9.7.B.6, .8 & .9 Comment 1: Please add landscaping details to the site plan. Per UDC 7.6.8.A, one canopy tree is required for every 1,000 SF of gross floor area of the development project. The 1,464 SF of the proposed new residence would round up to two new trees. Vegetative goundcover is also required for new SFRs. To calculate the required square footage, use the following formula: (X Linear feet of Street Frontage) - (Y Curb cut width) x (5 Foot Depth) = Z Square Feet of vegetative groundcover Comment 2: Per the City of Tucson Inclusive Home Design Ordinance (https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/inclusivehomedesignordinance.pdf), all new dwellings have a requirement to provide an “accessible route from public and common areas, including, but not limited to, a driveway or public street or sidewalk”. Please show how the current accessible entrance connects to either a paved driveway or to the street/public right of way. 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 Claire Leighou at claire.leighou@tucsonaz.gov. Thank you! |
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| 05/14/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |