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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TC-RES-0826-04689
Parcel: 117072890

Address:
216 E 17TH ST

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.2

Permit Number - TC-RES-0826-04689
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.2
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
09/10/2026 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
09/10/2026 Historic REQUIRES RESUBMIT At the request of the applicant, this application is under going a historic courtesy review (TP-PRE-0926-00179). That review with Armory Park is scheduled for 9/15/2026/ Following that courtesy review, applicant will re-submiot for a full/major historic review.
Contact Michael.Taku@tucsonaz.gov
09/01/2026 Residential Building - Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0826-04689
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 revisions.

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.

PROVIDE A COMPLETE PLAN SET showing all proposed alterations to the building with 2024 IRC code compliance with component sizes.

Provide a response letter on separate file when submitting the updated construction plan set.

Provide a clear and concise construction plan set. Review the sample drawings for a wooden Carport which are similar to the Porch Sample. Sample plans are available at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits

SITE PLAN:

1. Indicate the location of the proposed building and existing overhead electrical line, R106.1.1. Show the utility lines requiring relocation.
2. The roof structure may not extend to a point closer than 3 feet from the neighboring property line without fire rated protection for fire spread. Provide compliance with R302.1 (City of Tucson Amended) by removing the roof placed within 3 feet to the property line or provide a complete wall barrier with not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction in compliance with IBC Table 721.1(2).

STRUCTURAL PLANS:

1. Provide an Arizona engineer’s calculation, design, and seal for a performance design if the structure is a manufacturer assembly. Sealed plans should be available from the manufacturer for performance design assemblies. An Arizona engineer should clarify the foundation fastening and wind loading requirements.
2. Show the size and location of each support footing, R106.1.1.
3. Specify a method of stabilizing lateral forces from the roof diaphragm to the supporting structural elements (diagonal bracing), R801.2.
4. Provide a Roof Framing Plan showing the beams sized for supporting live and dead structural loads (Table R602.7(3)) or provide an engineer’s calculation, design, and seal for a performance design when minimum sizes are not code compliant with the IRC, R301.1.
5. Provide a Roof Framing Plan showing the rafters sized for supporting live and dead structural loads (Table R802.4.1(1)) or provide an engineer’s calculation, design, and seal for a performance design when minimum sizes are not code compliant with the IRC, R301.1.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1 Show the minimum 16”x16” by 12” deep #4 reinforced footing in undisturbed ground supporting each post with 1” gap post base hardware, R403.1.
2 Show a complete cross-section detail with post to foundation fasteners, R407.3 & R507.4.1.
3 Provide structural roof sheathing size and fastening in compliance with Table R602.3 (1).
4 Identify all fasteners for wind loading compliance. Show post cap hardware with appropriate uplift capacity, R802.11.
5 Identify all fasteners for wind loading compliance. Show roof (uplift resistance) fasteners (H2.5) with appropriate uplift capacity, R802.11 amended.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. The overhead service conductor over the proposed building requires an 8’ clearance above the roof, E3604.2.1. Check with TEP customer service for service line options. https://www.tep.com/electric-service-requirements

If you have any questions, please contact:
Kenneth.VanKarsen@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review
09/10/2026 Residential Engineering REQUIRES RESUBMIT Reviewer: John Mounsey – Engineering Associate - Residential Engineering
Reviewer Contact: John.mounsey@tucsonaz.gov

Residential Engineering comments are as follows:
1. Residential Engineering is unable to fully review and approve permit TC-RES-0826-04689 until the associated historic review is complete. Resubmit upon completion of the historic review.
09/02/2026 Residential Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Erick Bieber
Planning & Development Services Department – Zoning Review Section

PROJECT: TC-RES-0826-04689 – Residential Building
216 E 17th St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Residential Addition Alteration (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: September 2nd, 2026

This site is located in the HR-3 zone (UDC 4.7.12). A single-family residence is a permitted use in this zone (UDC 4.8-2) subject to use-specific standards 4.9.7.B.6 & .12.

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) The site plan provided is not sufficient. Please provide a site plan that meets the requirements found at the following link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Plan-Examples/Site-Plan-Examples
These requirements include but are not limited to:
a. Provide exact property line measurements, which are 31.3’ x 132’.
b. Clearly label exact setback measurements from all existing & proposed structures on site and adjacent property lines.
c. Provide a lot coverage calculation consisting of all enclosed structures and any vehicle use area on site.

2. (Comment) This site is located in the Armory Park Historic Preservation Zone. Historic review and approval is required before Zoning can approve the project.

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
08/31/2026 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED