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Permit Number: TC-RES-1023-09015
Parcel: 121100130

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1

Permit Number - TC-RES-1023-09015
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL NEW DWELLING v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
11/03/2023 Site Engineering NOT REQUIRED
11/09/2023 Bldg Permits - Post Review Express PENDING ASSIGNMENT
11/09/2023 Residential Building REQUIRES RESUBMIT TC-RES-1023-09015
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 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.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The City of Tucson adopted the 2018 IRC with amendments on 1/1/2019. Show the current code reference on the plans.

Each dwelling unit with kitchen requires a separate Pima County assigned street address after Zoning approval, R319. https://www.pima.gov/1010/Addressing-Frequently-Asked-Questions

An impact fee payment is required for an ADU at the time of permit payment.

Show compliance with the Inclusive Home Design Ordinance adopted by the City of Tucson Ordinance #10463 on 10/16/2007. Notate accessible route, minimum door width, changes in floor elevation, door hardware, electrical outlet reach range, grab bar reinforcement, etc.

SITE PLAN:

1. Show the location and size of water and electrical lines, R106.1.1. Show the location and size of the water lines with connection points, R106.1.1. Identify the utility lines requiring upgrade or replacement.

PLUMBING PLANS:

1. Tucson Water Department limits flow rates for each water meter size in compliance with P2903.7. Show an appropriate appropriate water meter size.

MECHANICAL PLANS:

1. Provide (an HVAC system with fresh air intake) whole-house mechanical ventilation with controlled exhaust, R303.4; N1103.6 & M1505.4. Show the minimum airflow rate setting and location of the device requiring this adjustable setting. A one bedroom dwelling under 1501 SF requires a 30 CFM continuous setting.

ELECTRICAL PLANS:

1. TEP may require the service panel for the property at the closest building to the service transformer. A service line change or a new meter location must be coordinated with TEP for approval. Show an underground feeder from a metered service panel to the more distant dwelling.
2. Update the Riser Diagram for the close dwelling and the feeder size to the detached dwelling panel per TEP coordination, NEC 225.30 and E3403.
3. Smoke alarms are required outside each separate sleeping area, R314.3.2. Show a smoke alarm in each bedroom and outside the doorway in the immediate vicinity.

OUTDOOR LIGHTING CODE

1. Show full cutoff fixtures were located within 25 feet from the property line OLC 401.3.3.

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:
PDSD-Residential@tucsonaz.gov
City of Tucson Residential Plan Review

Submit a corrected plan set at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd
11/07/2023 Site Zoning REQUIRES RESUBMIT FROM: PDSD Zoning Review

PROJECT: TC-RES-1023-09015
4715 E. Hampton St. – R-1
Convert Garage to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (1st Review)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: November 7, 2023

Please resubmit revised drawings detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed.

This site is located in the R-1 zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence with an ADU is a permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.6, 8, & 9 and 6.6.3.

As the existing parcel does meet the size requirements for two (2) dwelling units, 10,000 SF (UDC Tables 4.8-2 & 6.3-2.A the proposed casita will be required to be reviewed as an ADU.

Per UDC Article 6.6.3.B.6 Except as specified above, an accessory dwelling unit shall be developed in accordance with the dimensional standards of the principal land use. That said the following comment applies.

1. Perimeter yard setbacks are based on a wall height measurement from design grade to the highest point of the exterior wall UDC Article 6.4.5.B & Figure 6.4.5-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 (Table 6.3-2.A). Based on a wall height of 9’-0” or less the required perimeter yard setback from the ADU to the east property line is 6’-0”, proposed setback is 4-0”. 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 (Table 6.3-2.A).

A Design Development Option (DDO) must be submitted and approved to reduce the required setback. DDO application and requirements can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-Zoning-Applications/Zoning-Administration. If you have questions about the DDO application or process please contact Wyatt Berger at Wyatt.Berger@tucsonaz.gov or Georgia Pennington at Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov.

If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact Zone1.desk@tucsonaz.gov.
10/26/2023 PDSD Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED