Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR v.4
Permit Number - TC-RES-1125-05571
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR v.4
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 01/06/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 01/06/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-1125-05571– Residential Building – Installation of 8.25kW residential roof mounted solar 7231 E TAMARA DR TUCSON, AZ 85730 (R-1 Zoning) Solar Review – 2nd Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: January 06, 2026 This site is in the R-1 Residence Zone (UDC 4.7.8). A single-family residence is permitted use in this zone (Table 4.8-2) subject to Use Specific Standards 4.9.7.B.5 - .9 for 1 unit; 4.9.7.B.1 - .9, & .11 for 2 units (min. 10,000 sq ft lot size required). Plan review for the above referenced roof mounted solar system 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. 1. COMMENT: The City's Unified Development Code (UDC) (Section 1.4.1.C) establishes that before the City issues any approvals or permits; we must confirm that a site complies with UDC standards. Therefore, as part of permit reviews, we review a site's permit history and compare it to aerial photography to confirm that unpermitted work has not occurred. In many cases, this does mean that a homeowner must apply for permits for unpermitted work before we can approve any new work on that site. The proposed location of the rooftop solar looks to be located on a structure that was never permitted but built around 2018 (expansion of rear porch to the north and east). Additionally, after reviewing the property documentation history in PRO, zoning could not verify any permit documentation for the: A) rooftop solar was added to the aforementioned unpermitted structure around 2020 and B) an additional shed to the east added around 2012. Zoning will not be able to approve the permit application until the permit information is provided. If permit documentation cannot be provided and depending on its size, the expanded porch and shed can be applied for and issued under a different permit. 2. COMMENT: Regarding the unpermitted shed to the east, per TABLE 6.3-2.A of the UDC (referenced below), the perimeter yard setback(s) along the east property line are 6’-0” or 2/3 the height of the structure, WHICHEVER DISTANCE IS GREATER. Depending on how far the structure sits off the property line, there are three options: A. 1’-0” or more or 1-0” OR Less (encroaching in setback): Secure a neighbor setback waiver (provided below) signed and dated by the property owner to the east: (Neighbor Waiver Sample – Copy and Paste, exactly as shown, onto Site Plan): My Name is __________________ and I am the owner of the property located at ________________________. I have reviewed the site plan, and I have no objection to structure being located or constructed ______ feet from the property line as depicted on the site plan. Signature: _______________________ Date:___________________________ Mi hombre es ________________ y yo soy el dueño de la propiedad ubicada en la _____________________. He revisado el plan y no tengo ninguna objeción a que estructura se encuentra o construye ____________ desde la línea de propiedad, como se muestra en el plan. Firma: _________________________Fecha:__________________________ B. 1’-0” or more from property line and unable to obtain neighbor waiver: If unsuccessful in the attempt to retrieve the neighbor waiver, there is a Design Development Option (or DDO) which affords an attempt to seek relief from the setback requirements. Know this is an extra 6-week review and the neighbors within 100’-0” are made aware of this attempt to seek relief from being in the setback. Zoning will not be able to approve the permit application until the DDO is approved. This information is linked here: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-Zoning-Applications/Zoning-Administration#section-3 To submit a DDO application, apply for a new sub-record under this permit at TDC Online. Alert the zoning review you intend to pursue so they can create the sub-record for you ahead of your next submittal Jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/pdsd/documents/tdc-faq/new-pdfs/sub-records.pdf See below for more information on the DDO process. C. Less than 1’-0” from property line and unable to obtain neighbor waiver: If unsuccessful in your attempt to retrieve the neighbor waiver, a board of adjustment variance will be required to permit the structure as shown on the site. See variance requirements below. Zoning cannot approve this permit until the Board of Adjustment (B/A) Variance Process is completed and approved. See below for more information on the B/A Variance process. 3. COMMENT: Include the neighbor waiver that was retrieved for the unpermitted shed to the west from the previous submittal reviewer comment request and include this on the new permit for the expanded porch and unpermitted shed to the east. 4. COMMENT: Additional comments may be forthcoming on the next review based on responses to Zoning and other the PDSD reviewer comments. Board of Adjustment application/requirements can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-Zoning-Applications/Zoning-Administration . Contact for the Board of Adjustment is Mark Castro at Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov DDO application and requirements can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Planning-Zoning-Applications/Zoning-Administration . Note that multiple DDO’s can be submitted concurrently on the same application. To submit a DDO application, apply for a new sub-record under this permit at TDC Online. In order to get this specific review scheduled and if you have questions about the DDO application or process please contact Mark Castro at Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov or Georgia Pennington at Georgia.Pennington@tucsonaz.gov. Zoning cannot approve the zoning review portion of the permit until the DDO has been approved. SUBMITTAL / RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: 1. Corrected solar permit once new building permit (two sheds and expanded rear porch) applied for and approved 2. Provide a detailed response letter (clarification narrative) with your submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all Zoning comments. To resubmit visit Tucson Development Center at https://tdc-online.tucsonaz.gov/#/home Instructions for resubmittal - https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/tdc-faq/old-pdfs/double-old/resubmittals.pdf If you have any questions about this transmittal, please contact jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov The Unified Development Code (UDC) can be found at: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes/Zoning-Code |
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| 12/30/2025 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |