Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0625-03099
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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| 06/26/2025 | Site Engineering - Standard | NOT REQUIRED | |||
| 07/23/2025 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 07/14/2025 | Residential Building - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0625-03099 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. Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set files. GENERAL COMMENTS : 1. Provide a signed Confirmation of Notice of Demolition form before obtaining the ADU building permit, R104. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/pdsd/documents/forms/demolition_confirmation_statement2-14-14.pdf 2. 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. SITE PLAN: 1. Show the location of panel G, R106.1.1. PLANS: 1. Notate a cool (white) roof finish (greater than 60 SRI) as required by the ADU provisions. 2. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include all threshold conditions for a route from the exterior into the living space. 3. Show the door from a garage to dwelling with a 20-minute fire rating (or 1-3/8” solid core) with self-closing and self-latching provision, R302.5.1. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. 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. 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. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. The Tucson Water Department limits flow rates for the water meter size in compliance with P2903.7. Show an appropriate yard pipe bypassing the existing dwelling and show an appropriate water meter size for the additional demand. 2. Show an individual accessible water supply shut off and water heater for the proposed dwelling unit, P2903.9.1. 3. Show the water heater capacity rating, P2801.1. 4. Show each gas pipe segment sized in conformance with Table G2413.4(1). The ½” pipe sizes on sheet MP.4 are undersized for the demand. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Ducts serving a dwelling may not have openings into the garage, R302.5.2. Update the HVAC calculation with a common system. 2. Show the HVAC system (central or mini-split) sized and located for the building demand in accordance with M1401.3, M1601.1. 3. 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. Show a smoke alarm in each bedroom and outside the doorway in the immediate vicinity, R314.3.2. 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. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE: 1. Energy Certificate: (Mandatory) place near the indoor furnace or in utility room, N1101.14. Add notation to plans. If you have any questions, please contact: Ken Van Karsen PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov City of Tucson Residential Plan Review Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd |
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| 07/23/2025 | Site Zoning - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Bobby Parsons Zoning Section Review PROJECT: TC-RES-0625-03099 10078 E. Karen Pl. Tucson, AZ 85748 Replace Garage with ADU (1st Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: 7/23/2025 This site is located in the RX-1 zone (UDC 4.7.6). A single-family residence is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-1) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.6, .8, & .9. 1. Comment: Please include the size of the existing Single Family Residence (SFR) as the allowable size of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is directly linked to the size of the existing SFR. 2. Comment: Please include the legal description which should read “SOLANO ESTATES UNIT 6 LOT 6”. 3. Comment: Please include the surrounding zoning classifications. This property is surrounded by the RX-1 zone. 4. Comment: Please draw, label, and dimension the rear easement. Please refer to the subdivision plan if necessary. https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/subdivisions/details/MP-27032&0. 5. Comment: Site zoning is unable to approve this building permit until the Design Development Option (DDO) has been approved. Please see below. 6. Comment: The following comments are related to an application for a Design Development Option (DDO) (UDC 3.11.1): The minimum required perimeter yard setback in the RX-1 zone is 20’ (UDC Table 6.3-1.A). The proposed setback for your new garage to the West property line is only 10’. The proposed reduced setback will require approval through the DDO application process. Please apply for your DDO as a sub-record in the permit workflow. If needed, please reach out to Georgia Pennington at Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov or Mark Castro at Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov for questions about the DDO process. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/planning-amp-zoning/ddo_for_setback_and_height_udc.pdf. If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Bobby Parsons at Robert.Parsons@tucsonaz.gov. |
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| 06/23/2025 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |