Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: RESIDENTIAL FENCE/WALL v.3
Permit Number - TC-RES-1225-05756
Review Name: RESIDENTIAL FENCE/WALL v.3
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2026 | Residential Engineering | APPROVED | |||
| 01/14/2026 | Bldg Permits - Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 01/14/2026 | Residential Zoning | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PDSD TRANSMITTAL FROM: Jeffrey W. Cassidy, Planner Planning & Development Services Department – Current Zoning Review Section PROJECT: TC-RES-1225-05756 – Residential Building – Build a 75-long corrugated metal fence along north side of property 2215 E EDISON ST TUCSON, AZ 85719 (R-1 Zoning) Site Plan Review – 2nd Review TRANSMITTAL DATE: January 14, 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 metal fence 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 site plan provided is incomplete. 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 Specifically: A. Draw and label 5’-0” utility easement to the rear of the property (north property line). The proposed wall cannot be built in this utility easement unless you are able to obtain written approval from every utility purveyor in the easement. Call 811 for utility locate if interested. Otherwise, build proposed fence a minimum of 5’-0” south of the north property line. Reference plat map for 5’-0” utility easement: https://maps-and-records.tucsonaz.gov/subdivisions/details/1063 B. Provide zoning labels on all four sides of this parcel, including this parcel (all R-1). 2. COMMENT: Currently, you state the desired fence height to be 7’-0”. Per UDC 6.6.2.I, the maximum height of a wall or fence within a perimeter yard shall be 6’-0” measured from above finish grade to the top of the wall at any point along the wall run; however, the wall or fence may be higher than 6’-0”, but no higher than 10’-0”, if: (See Figure 6.6.1-A, Height of Wall or Fence within a Side or Rear Perimeter Yard.). 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. To submit a DDO application, apply for a new sub-record under this permit at TDC Online. 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. 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. A 7’-0” tall fence/wall must be structurally engineered by a state registered professional. Over 8'-0” up to 10'-0” tall - A Board of Adjustment Variance is required. This is a public hearing process with public notice. 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. Email the zoning reviewer if you plan to pursue a DDO of Board of Adjustment Variance route at jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov while referring to the application instructions provided below (or simply change wall height to 6’-0”, per code) avoiding both paths. 3. COMMENT: Zoning has acknowledged this property has a structure on-site with a with ‘contributing status’ with the National Register of Historic Places and advises the owner to contact the State Historic Preservation Office (HPO) to determine if this project will impact the status. Contact https://azstateparks.com/SHPO for more information. This comment is purely made a as a courtesy. No action is required and is at the discretion of the owner. 4. COMMENT: It appears there is another existing wall south of the proposed new wall location. If the intent is to remove this wall, a demolition permit is required. However, this can be included on this permit if you draw, label, dimension and provide the height of the portion of the wall to be removed. 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 . 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. Corrected building permit 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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| 01/07/2026 | PDSD Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED | |||
| 01/08/2026 | Residential Building | REVIEW COMPLETED |