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Permit Number: TC-RES-0724-04394
Parcel: 122090190

Address:
3968 E LOUIS LN

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.3

Permit Number - TC-RES-0724-04394
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.3
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
09/13/2024 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
08/20/2024 Residential Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0724-04394
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 on separate file with the updated construction plan set.

GENERAL COMMENTS :

1. All 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.
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.
3. All 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. Update breaker space to the last panel space.
4. All plans submitted for a newly constructed one- or two-family dwelling after June 1, 2010, must provide 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. Show a second clothes washer standpipe plumbed to an exterior wall above grade when feasible, or a bathing fixture drain looped 3’ beyond an exterior wall below grade before connection to the building drain. Show a bathing fixture drain looped 3’ beyond an exterior wall below grade before connection to the building drain when a clothes washer is not located at an exterior wall. Use the appropriate detail at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations
5. 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 and size of buildings, utility meters and gas, water, electrical, and sewer, R106.1.1. Each dwelling requires an appropriate source of electrical and water supply. Show the location and size of lines with connection points, R106.1.1. Identify the utility lines requiring upgrade or replacement.

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.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. 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. Clarify the footing detail on sheet A3.0.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Tucson Water Department limits flow rates for the water meter size in compliance with P2903.7. Show an appropriately sized yard pipe bypassing the existing dwelling and show an appropriate water meter size.
2. Show an individual accessible water supply shut off and water heater for the proposed dwelling unit, P2903.9.1.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide (an HVAC system with fresh air intake) whole-house mechanical ventilation with controlled exhaust, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. Show the minimum airflow rate setting and location of the device requiring this adjustable setting. A one-bedroom dwelling under 1501 SF requires a 30 CFM continuous setting.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. Update the Riser Diagram showing a minimum service conductor rating of #3 copper (#1 AL) 75 degree C for the 100 AMP feeder, E3602.1 & E3603.1.
2. Show two or more 2O AMP small appliance circuits at the kitchen countertop receptacle outlets; they may also serve the breakfast room and dining room, but not other locations, E3703.2 and E3901.3.
3. Show a receptacle outlet within 3’ of each lavatory basin in each bathroom, E3901.6. Show Bathroom receptacles with a separate 20 AMP dedicated circuit, E3703.4 and E3901.6.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. 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:
PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd
09/13/2024 Site Engineering REQUIRES RESUBMIT This project is within a regulated floodplain and requires a Floodplain Use Permit (FUP.)
NOTE: Construction of separate builds/new structures does not require a cost estimate to be provided. Construction of new buildings require elevation one foot above the base flood elevation (BFE). The BFE for this site is 2461.64 ft NAVD88 requiring the finished floor elevation (FFE) to be 2462.64 ft NAVD88. For all new construction buildings, two elevation certificates must be filled out by a registered land surveyor and submitted to the City, one before the foundation is poured and one after construction is completed.

Please start a new FUP at our permit application web page:
https://tdc-online.tucsonaz.gov/#/home
Instructions:
1. Navigate into the current project in the “My Work” tab. Within the permit, navigate to the “Sub-Records” tab and click “Apply” on the Floodplain Use Permit Sub-Record
2. Locations -> Confirm the location is accurate to the project. Click “Next”
3. Type -> Fill in the “Square Feet” and “Valuation” boxes with the project area and a contractor-provided cost estimate (See note above: for new structures, input 0). Click “Next”
4. Contacts -> Confirm contacts and add any additional contacts if applicable. Click “Next”
5. More Info -> This will be filled in by the engineer assigned to your case, Click “Next”
6. Attachments -> Please attach the project plan, supporting documentation for the cost estimate (if applicable), and a drainage/hydrology report (if applicable). Click “Next”
7. Signature -> Read the statement and type your name. Sign your name below (You may Enable Type Signature to have the software sign for you.) Click “Next”
8. Review and Submit -> Review all information to ensure accuracy. Click “Submit”
For any questions, contact:
Ryan Insalaco
Engineering Associate
City of Tucson
Planning & Development Services Department
Email: ryan.insalaco@tucsonaz.gov
Phone: (520) 837-5351
09/11/2024 Site Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-RES-0724-04394
3968 E LOUIS LN Unit: 2- R-1
ADU (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE:‎September 11, 2024

COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed.

1. The south property dimension is not correct. Review the Frontier Village final plat found at: https://gis.pima.gov/maps/subdiv/select.cfm?bkpg=07069&seqnum=0, and provide the correct dimension.

2. The provide height for the main house 25’ shown under Code Review does not appear to be correct.

3. Provide a lot coverage calculation that meets the requirements UDC Article 6.4.3 and the example shown on the Residential Plot Plan Requirements found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Plan-Examples/Plot-Plan-Example.

4. Under Code Review LOT COVERAGE” you show 25” provided.

5. Under Code Review PERIMETER YARD you show the required NORTH as 20 FOOT but per Frontier Village final plat there is a required 25’ setback for the north property line.

6. Under Code Review PERIMETER YARD you show the required EAST setback as 6’ or 2/3(H) which is not correct. Review UDC Article 6.4.5.C.1.b and provide the correct street perimeter yard setback.

1. Perimeter yard setbacks are based on a wall height measurement from design grade to the highest point of the exterior wall UDC Article 6.4.5.B & Figure 6.4.5-A. Where the wall meets the eave of the roof. Provide wall height dimensions on the elevations from design grade to the highest point of the wall for all walls on the elevations.

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.
08/15/2024 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED