Permit Review Detail
Review Status: In Review
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-0726-04191
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: In Review
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| N/A | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| N/A | Residential Engineering | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 08/04/2026 | Residential Building | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0726-04191 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 includes architectural, plumbing, mechanical, energy conservation and electrical compliance with the 2024 International Residential Code and 2024 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 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 July 1, 2009, require a solar photo-voltaic system, or future installation preparation City of Tucson Ordinance #10549 and 2024 IRC appendix NB. Label a double breaker space “For Future Solar Electric” on the panel schedule opposite end from the main/supply side. 2. Show compliance with the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #11844 on 6/22/2021 and 2024 IRC appendix NE. 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 of sewer HCS coordinated with Pima County Wastewater, R106.1.1. https://www.pima.gov/1766/Wastewater-Reclamation PLANS: 1. Show a maximum ½” floor elevation changes at a notated accessible route entrance on the floor plan, R106.1.1. Include the threshold condition at the vehicle doorway or an exterior hinged door when the garage is used for the accessible route. 2. The plans do not show compliance with prescriptive braced wall panels, Figure R602.10.1.1 and Table R602.10.5. A performance shear wall design requires a seal by a registered Arizona engineer, R301.1. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Show water piping with a developed length of not exceed 100 feet from the source of hot water to the furthest fixture, P2905.3. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Show the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment with a 240-volt dedicated branch circuit, N1104.2.2. 2. Specify the Electric Vehicle NEMA 14-50R receptacle at a parking area, N1104.2.1. 3. Show a surge-protective device (SPD) as an integral part of or placed immediately adjacent to the service equipment, E3606.5. 4. 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. 5. 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. 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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| 08/10/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Roxanne Johnston, Planner PROJECT: TC-RES-0726-04191 3162 W Starr Galaxy Dr., Tucson, AZ 85745 SFR & Detached Outdoor Kitchen, Firepit & Lounge (1st Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: 08/10/2026 This site is located within the R-1 zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 - .9. 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. Add the 10’ utility easement along W Starr Galaxy Dr. & S. Starr Sky Dr. as shown and noted on Sheet 7, Keynote 4 of the final plat for Wildcat Pass. 2. Add a note to Sheet A1.0 that the spa will be permitted separately. 3. Label the structures shown in the utility easement. These appear to be gate columns or similar structures, located on Sheet A1.0 on either side of the driveway and the NE corner of the lot. 4. Calculate total lot coverage and provide the percentage of this as discussed under Unified Development Code (UDC) 6.4.3.B., this includes all enclosed buildings and vehicular use areas dived by the total lot area. Total Lot Coverage does not include covered patios and porches. 5. With the next submission, please submit the following: a. Revised site plan b. Construction plans c. A response letter addressing all staff review comments. 6. Additional comments may be forthcoming depending on responses to zoning review comments and plans submitted for the next review. The City of Tucson Unified Development Code may be accessed here: www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Roxanne Johnston at roxanne.johnston@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 08/04/2026 | Fire New Construction Standard | REVIEW COMPLETED | |||
| 08/03/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |