Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.3
Permit Number - TC-RES-0925-04305
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL ADD/ALT v.3
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 02/04/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 01/13/2026 | Residential Building - Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | TC-RES-0925-04305 2nd 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. Provide a response letter addressing each comment with location of change on the plans. Submit separate letter and plan set files. Provide a clear and concise construction plan set. Sample drawings are available for understanding details. See Sample Addition plans at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Residential-Permits FLOOR PLANS: 1. Show compliance with R310 providing egress from bedrooms with minimum net clear opening area of 5 SQ FT at a 1st floor. Also, show the minimum net clear opening dimension of 24” height and 20” width. A 3030XO is undersized. SECTIONS - DETAILS: 1. Provide a wall section detail for the vehicle door fill-in with (#4 rebar) reinforced 12” x 12” reinforced foundations for anchoring exterior framed (insulated) walls with pressure treated sills including ½” anchor bolts with 7” embedment, R403.1.6. 2. Show exterior wood siding, sheathing and wall framing with a 6” clearance above the ground (R317.1 item 5). 3. Clarify the placement of ceiling/roof insulation for determining the need for attic ventilation, R806. Attic space outside of the thermal barrier requires a ventilation calculation for showing the attic vent opening size using 1 to 150 of attic area in compliance with R806.2. Identify the ventilation requirements and insulation types for complying with the attic condensation control issues. PLUMBING PLANS: 1. Provide a complete plumbing plan detailing the proposed alterations and remove the general note. 2. Show the water heater rating/capacity, P2801.1. MECHANICAL PLANS: 1. Provide a complete plan for the proposed alterations. 2. Provide the HVAC rating/capacity, R303.9. ELECTRICAL PLANS: 1. Provide a complete plan for the proposed alterations and remove note #1. 2. Designate the circuit number at the location of each light fixture, receptacle, appliance, and equipment disconnect switch, R106.1.1. 3. Provide a panel schedule showing panel size, circuit numbers, ampacity, wire size and general description, E3404.13 & E3706.2. 4. Show the Bathroom receptacle with a separate 20 AMP dedicated circuit, E3703.4 and E3901.6. 5. Interior 15A & 20A circuits serving outlet locations (except garage, kitchen, and bathrooms) including receptacles, lights, and smoke detectors require combination type arc-fault circuit interrupters, E3902.16. Update note #2. OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE 1. Show full cutoff fixtures were located within 25 feet from the property line OLC 401.3.3. 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/Departments/Planning-Development-Services ---------------------- |
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| 02/04/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Erick Bieber Planning & Development Services Department – Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-0925-04305 2726 E La Cienega Dr, Tucson, AZ 85716 Residential Addition/Alteration (2nd Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: February 4th, 2026 This site is located in 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. (Comment) The proposed floor plan appears to indicate a full-sized fridge in the sleeping quarters. A structure with a full-sized kitchen would be considered a dwelling unit and would incur impact fees. Please indicate a half-sized fridge, under the counter fridge. 2. (Comment) The footprint of the existing house on the site plan does not match aerial imagery or previously approved plans. 3. (Comment) The indicated property line dimensions do not match the lot dimensions indicated in the subdivision map, found here: https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/subdivisions/search?book=07&pg=092 4. (Comment) The minimum side setbacks indicated on the plans are incorrect. The side street setback is 10’ per UDC section 6.4.5.C.1.b. The interior setbacks are 5’, per the newly adopted Ordinance 12219, Middle Housing code amendment. 5. (Comment) The property address is misspelled throughout the plan set. Please correct the property address. 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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| 01/06/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |