Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0726-03953
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | Residential Engineering | APPROVED | |||
| 08/03/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 07/23/2026 | Residential Building | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0726-03953 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. 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. Provide a separate response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. GENERAL COMMENTS: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Building-Codes 1. 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. Show a dual clothes washer standpipe with a black connection and a gray line plumbed to an exterior wall above grade when feasible. Use the appropriate detail at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Building-Safety/Water-Energy-Conservation Gray Water Illustrations PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route (hinged door) entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Provide demand calculations in accordance with Manual J standards, M1401.3, M1601.1. 2. Provide 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 one-bedroom dwelling under 1501 SF requires a 30 CFM continuous setting. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Provide a minimum service conductor rating of #4 copper 75 degree C for the 100 AMP feeder, E3602.1 & E3603.1. Update the riser diagram. 2. Update electrical load calculation to include the (6) 20 AMP kitchen, dining and laundry circuits, Table E3704.2(1). 3. Show a surge-protective device (SPD) as an integral part of or placed immediately adjacent to the service equipment, E3606.5. 4. Detail the peninsular design (one or two worksurface levels) for clarifying the receptacle locations. Either provide receptacles between 2 worksurfaces, a vertical assembly listed for countertop (work surface) mounting, or a raceway terminated within the cabinet further end for future assembly installation, E3901.4.2. 5. Update note #21 for 2024 IRC compliance. 6. 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 10. Provide GFCI protection for receptacle outlets and HVAC equipment after September 1, 2026, E3902.14. 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: Kenneth.VanKarsen@tucsonaz.gov City of Tucson Residential Building Safety |
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| 08/03/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Erick Bieber Planning & Development Services Department – Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0726-03953 – Residential Building 3502 N Stone Av, Tucson, AZ 85705 New Dwelling Permit (1st Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: August 3rd, 2026 This site is located in the R-3 zone (UDC 4.7.12). Middle Housing is a permitted use in the R-3 zone subject to use-specific standards UDC 4.9.7.B.6 & .11-.14. RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Correct plans, as noted in the comments below, along with a response letter indicating how all Site Zoning comments were addressed. 1. (Comment) Per UDC 7.6.8, all new residential developments consisting of 1-4 units require basic native, drought resistant landscaping to be added to the site plan. a. Per UDC 7.6.8.A.1, one canopy tree is required for every 1,000sqft of GFA of the development project. This project will only need one tree. b. Per UDC 7.6.8.A.2, 5 feet of vegetative groundcover is required for the width of the front yard, minus the width curb cut. This project will need at least 175sqft of vegetative groundcover in the front yard. Please show and dimension this area on the site plan. c. Provide plant species for both the vegetative groundcover and canopy trees to ensure that they are approved plant species. See the link below to learn more about approved plant species. d. Existing landscaping may be used to meet landscaping standards but must be indicated and labeled on the site plan. To learn more about the new residential landscaping code, please visit the following link: https://middle-housing-cotgis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/Residential-Landscaping-Code 2. (Comment) 4 parking spaces are required per UDC Table 7.4.4-1. Please show the required parking spaces on the site plan. The Unified Development Code (UDC) can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code For questions regarding Zoning comments, please contact me at: Erick.Bieber@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 07/22/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |