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Permit Number: TC-RES-0625-03046
Parcel: 121090490

Address:
5307 E LESTER PL

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.2

Permit Number - TC-RES-0625-03046
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.2
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
07/16/2025 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
06/16/2025 Addressing Validation REQUIRES RESUBMIT Resubmit site plan with complete project address on all pages.
07/07/2025 Residential Building - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0625-03046
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 of building alterations, utility meters and gas, water, electric and sewer lines from property line to building, R106.1.1. Identify the utility lines requiring upgrade or replacement. Show the sewer connection within the property lines.
2. Remove the PV roof system and show the dimensions (square footage) of altered areas, R106.1.1.

PLANS:

1. Show the bedroom with code compliance for egress to the exterior, R310. Include the location and size of an exterior door or window 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 insulation material with a minimum R-30 value applied in roof cavities, R806.5.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Provide a complete bathroom plumbing plan with pipe and vent locations and sizes, P2903.7, P3005.4.and P3105.1.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Show bathroom window or exhaust fan location, R303.3 and M1505.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Show a smoke alarm in the bedroom and outside the doorway in the immediate vicinity with an electrical circuit, R314.3.
2. 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.
3. Show at least one wall switch controlled light or outlet in bathrooms, hallways, stairways, attached garages, outdoor entrances or exits and all habitable rooms, E3903.3.
4. 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.

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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07/16/2025 Site Zoning - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner
Planning & Development Services Department – Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-RES-0625-03046– Residential Building – Convert Garage to Bedroom (previous owner) and Convert Laundry Room to Bathroom
5307 E Lester PL Tucson, AZ 8571 (R-1 Zoning)
Building Plan Review – 1st Review

TRANSMITTAL DATE: July 16, 2025

This site is located in the R-1 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.

Plan review for the above referenced residence 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 zoning, use(s), legal description, adjacent properties, setbacks (building or wall heights), dimensional standards, property permitting history, density (units/lot size), and lot calculation (enclosed building and structure, parking, and driveway versus overall lot size) requirements. All code references are to the Tucson, AZ Unified Development 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.

RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED:
Correct the following site and floor plan, as noted in the comments below, along with a detailed response letter indicating responses to the review comments.

PLANS:

1. COMMENT: The site plan provided is incomplete. Provide a scaled site plan that meets the requirements show in the plot plan example at the following link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Plan-Examples/Plot-Plan-Example

Additionally, the scale of the drawing doesn’t match what is indicated.

2. COMMENT: Correct the property dimensions per Book 11, Page 77 Subdivision Plat Map at https://onbase.pima.gov/publicaccess/DS_NextGen_Single/etc/cq/results.html?cqid=240&OBKey__552_1=11077

3. COMMENT: Provide a fully dimensioned floor plan of the residence (including the additions) including dimensions of widths openings between rooms.

4. COMMENT: Additional comments may be forthcoming on the next review based on responses to Zoning and other the PDSD reviewer comments.

Please contact the zoning reviewer if you have any questions:

Jeffrey W Cassidy
jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Site Zoning and Planning Reviewer

Feel free to visit our counter of the Public Works building and ask for me at 201 N Stone Ave Tucson, AZ 85701, Monday thru Thursday, 8am-12pm, for an in-person consultation to go over my comments if this is more helpful.

Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services
06/16/2025 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED