Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR v.1
Permit Number - TC-RES-1125-05725
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL SOLAR v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Light Residential Building Review (OIP) - Standard | APPROVED | |||
| 12/12/2025 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 12/10/2025 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-1125-05725 – Residential Building – Installation of a 9.72kw Roof Mount PV System with PW3 Battery and 225A MPU 3141 S KOLB RD TUCSON, AZ 85730 (R-1 Zoning) Site Plan Review – 1st Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: December 10, 2025 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 rooftop solar 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 zoning, use(s), legal description, adjacent properties, setbacks (building or wall heights), dimensional standards, property permitting history, density (units/lot size), and lot calculation (enclosed building and structure, parking, and driveway versus overall lot size) requirements. All code references are to the Tucson, AZ Unified Development 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. PLANS AND ELEVATIONS OR DRAWING SET: 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. Unfortunately, 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. Any change to the code to allow solar installation separately from a zoning review that includes checking for non-conforming structures would bring the issue to the Planning Commission and then Mayor and Council. A side benefit from getting the property up to code standards is that should a property owner list their property for sale, the permits are already approved and there is no need for them to disclose unpermitted work (We often get contacted about whether a property is in compliance and what to do about it to bring it to code). 2. COMMENT: After reviewing the property documentation history in PRO, zoning could not verify any permit documentation for the existing four sheds and fence. Zoning will not be able to approve the permit application until the permit information is provided. If permit documentation cannot be provided, the four sheds and fence may be applied for and issued under a separate permit. Additionally, depending on the height and/or how close each shed is located from the nearest property line, each structure was potentially located in the north, east, and south setback(s). Per TABLE 6.3-2.A of the UDC (referenced below), the perimeter yard setback(s) along the north, east, and south property line(s) are 6’ or 2/3 the height of the four sheds, WHICHEVER DISTANCE IS GREATER. Depending on how far each of the four sheds sit off the nearest property line, three options exist: 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(s) to the north, east, and south (across the street / alley): (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: Should you be unsuccessful in your 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: Should you be unsuccessful in your attempt to retrieve the neighbor waiver, a board of adjustment variance will be required to permit the sheds 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: Regarding the unpermitted existing fence: Per UDC 6.6.2.I, the maximum height of a wall or fence within a perimeter yard shall be six feet; however, the wall or fence may be higher than six feet, but no higher than ten feet, if: (See Figure 6.6.1-A, Height of Wall or Fence within a Side or Rear Perimeter Yard.). Fences / walls up to 6'-0” allowed "by right". Permits under 7'-0” does not require a permit. 7'-0” and taller requires a permit and the wall must be structurally engineered. Over 6'-0” and up to 8'-0” tall - A Design Development Option (DDO) Special Application Zoning Approval Process is required. This is an Administrative Review process with public notice. Over 8'-0” up to 10'-0” tall - A Board of Adjustment Variance is required. This is a public hearing process with public notice. Provide the height of the fence or wall as measure from finish grade along multiple locations along the stated long fence run. Email the zoning reviewer if you plan to pursue either a DDO of Board of Adjustment Variance route at jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov and while referring to the application instructions provided below. 4. COMMENT: The site plan provided for this solar permit (and future building permit) is incomplete. a) Provide a site plan that meets the requirements show in the plot plan example at the following link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Plan-Examples/Plot-Plan-Example More Specifically: 1) Draw, label, provide heights and dimension every existing and proposed structure on-site to a scalable drawing graphic. Additionally, provide dimensions of any structure as it relates to nearby structures and property lines. Draw and label all setbacks. Setbacks for side and rear property lines are 6’ or 2/3 the height of any structure flanking the south, east and north property lines, whichever is distance is greater. The front yard setback is 20’-0”. Be sure to include vehicular use areas (driveway, parking spots), sidewalks and even ‘open’ structures like porches, shade structures, carports, if applicable. Label everything that exists on the property (missing fourth shed, walls, fences and provide heights measured from above finish grade at various locations along the fence/wall) if applicable. 2) To complete missing information (legal description, subdivision name, book and page numbers, township-section and range) on the plot plan example, refer to Pima County’s website https://gis.pima.gov/maps/detail.cfm?&parcel=136213850 3) Update site plan (property lines, property line lengths) to be reflective of information on Pima County’s website. See https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/subdivisions/details/MP-21008&0 4) Measure square footage of every enclosed structure on site and driveway/vehicular use area and input into lot coverage calculation table. 5) Update the primary residence graphic to be representative of reality via Pima County’s website https://www.asr.pima.gov/ParcelData/prc/13621/3850.pdf 6) Draw and dimension driveway, carport and any other parking spaces or areas serving as a vehicular use area. 7) Provide missing zoning labels on all four sides of this parcel including this parcel (including this parcels zoning). 8) Provide missing shed and dimension the size and provide the height. 5. 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. RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: 1. Resubmit Solar permit once new building permit for unpermitted structures to be approved before this permit can be approved 2. Provide a detailed response letter with your submittal that clearly shows how you have addressed all Zoning comments. 3. Resubmit ALL documents (all drawings in sheet index) 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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| 11/28/2025 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED |