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Permit Number: TC-RES-0923-07971
Parcel: 11502151B

Address:
621 E ELM ST

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.4

Permit Number - TC-RES-0923-07971
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.4
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
10/22/2025 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
10/14/2025 Residential Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-0923-07971 3rd
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS

Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. Provide a separate Comment Response Letter when submitting updated plans. Facilitate 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 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.

PROVIDE A COMPLETE PLAN SET showing all proposed alterations to the building with 2018 IRC code compliance. The plans require sufficient detail for demonstrating minimum building code compliance for passing all progress inspections.

Note the 2018 IRC reference on the plans.

Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set files.

PLANS:

1. Provide an Arizona registrant’s calculation, design, and seal for a performance design, R301.1. Include the foundation requirements and identification of all structure component sizes and fasteners.

SECTIONS - DETAILS:

1. The 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 enhancing the structure placed within 3 feet of the property line in compliance with IBC Table 721.1(2). Include a one hour rated wall below the roof edge with foundation along the full length of structure near the property line or relocate the structure outside of the fire separation distance.

If you have any questions, please contact:
PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review
10/22/2025 Residential Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT PDSD TRANSMITTAL

FROM: Mark Castro
Principal Planner

PROJECT: TC-RES-0923-07971
621 E ELM ST Zoning - R-2
Patio Roof (3rd Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE:‎ 10/22/25

1. Provide a detailed response letter with your submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all Zoning comments.
2. Per UDC Table 6.3-2.A the minimum setback is the greater of six (6) feet, or two-thirds (2/3) the height of the structure’s wall facing each interior property line. For the purpose of determining the building setback from the porch and carport, the dimension shall be measured from the face of the post facing the interior lot line.
a. Based on a post height of 11’-9”, the required setback from the patio cover to the east lot line is 7’-9”. Proposed is 4’-7”.
b. The required setback from the carport/window shade and the entrance/window shade to the east lot line is 6’. Proposed is 1’.

Based on these proposed setback reductions, a Design Development Option (DDO) will need to be processed and approved. DDO application and requirements can be found at: https://tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/planning-amp-zoning/ddo-for-setback-and-height.pdf
To submit the application, log in to https://tdc-online.tucsonaz.gov. Locate your existing permit by selecting “My Work”. Select the “Sub-Records” tab and then select “Zoning Modification”. Upload your files.

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov
10/07/2025 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED