Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE NEW v.1
Permit Number - TD-DEV-0226-00047
Review Name: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE NEW v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| 03/26/2026 | Commercial Plumbing Standard | APPROVED | |||
| 03/24/2026 | NPPO Standard | APPROVED | |||
| 03/02/2026 | Traffic Engineering Review Standard | APPROVED | Traffic Engineering has no comments on this development. | ||
| 03/19/2026 | ROW Engineering Review Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Gate on Fort Lowell (Arterial) should be redesigned and show onsite manuverbility. | ||
| 03/06/2026 | Site Engineering Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Permit Activity Number: TD-DEV-0226-00047 (1st Review) Project: Development Package for proposed HVAC, Plumbing & Solar Company with Trade School, Church & Charitable Works Center Location: 1145 E FORT LOWELL RD Review Date: 3/6/2026 Reviewer: Marco Contreras – Engineering Associate - Site Engineering Related Cases: TP-PRE-0825-00164, TP-ENT-0823-00035, TC-COM-0226-00152, TC-COM-1225-02328 *This plan has been reviewed for compliance with applicable development criteria in the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual (AM) Section 2-6 and Technical Standards Manual (TSM) Section for waste management, Pedestrian Access, Hydrology -Retention/Detention Requirements, and all site standard code. * City of Tucson Code: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Codes Floodplain Code: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-19333 Drainage Manual Link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/engineering-code/cot-drainage-manual-searchable.pdf Design standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Link: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/engineering-code/updated-retention-detention-manual.pdf Site Engineering Review Comments: 1. The site located at 1145 E FORT LOWELL RD is located entirely within a FEMA AE Floodplain associated with the Navajo Wash. It will be required that a floodplain use permit be submitted for work within the floodplain related to this proposed development. This can be submitted within the sub-records of the development package. a. Provide the general note, “This project is subject to floodplain compliance, A floodplain use permit and/or finished floor elevation certificates are required.” AM 2-06.4.7.B.2.b b. Provide the Floodplain Use case number, when created, adjacent to the related cases section of the cover sheet. 2. Provide the development package case number, TD-DEV-0226-00047, adjacent to the title block on all sheets. 3. Provide explanation regarding the “Existing Conex containers” that relate to keynote #40 a. TP-PRE-0825-00164 included the proposal of Conex containers to act as a courtyard and referenced area shows as employee parking b. The Reviewed DP shows the containers as existing, but no record of the placement of these containers appears through associated property research. c. Imagery/Ariels show the containers popping up after 2022-2023. If the containers are existing, then provide the associated permit information relating to their placement on this commercial site. If they have not been approved under a building permit, then revise the plan set to reflect this. i. If they are being included within the scope of this DP, then it will be required that flood venting or elevating of the containers (Elevation Certificates) be done. Options: Either option will also include the requirement of the containers being affixed to the ground. 1. Flood Venting - A minimum of two openings will be required for each container. The vents will have a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, valves, or other coverings or devices if they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwater. Elevation Certificates to verify venting completed 2. Elevation Certificates – Elevating the containers to one-foot above the Base flood elevation (BFE) 3. As the containers will require FBB permits, each one will require their own subsequent FPU permit. ii. Ensure to provide site expansion calculations for the site with the containers in mind and total cumulative expansions 4. In compliance with AM 2-06.4.1 ~ Provide the registrant & Civil Firm information with the rest of the contact information. Trash/Waste Management Comments: 6. Provide full waste stream calculations for the site. This table should break down how the total was calculated based on values used. 7. Ensure to delineate the required clearance is 14x40 feet with a required height clearance of 25ft. TSM 8-01.0.0. Please show this required space delineated for the trash enclosures. 8. For single container enclosures, the required dimensions include the enclosure being a. 13’-4” wide X 12’ Deep Revise accordingly. Refer to Figure 3B b. If it is desired to continue with current proposed enclosure design, then Environmental services approval will be required. The contact to reach out to at ES will be Andy Vera at Andy.vera@tucsonaz.gov. Please submit the approval provided in resubmission of this development package. Pedestrian Circulation & Vehicle Use Area Comments: 9. Pedestrian circulation is required to connect all buildings, dumpster areas, common areas, and the sidewalk on all the street frontages per TSM 7-01.3.3. Demonstrate how this requirement is addressed for connecting the site to the street frontage along FT Lowell RD. 10. Sheet 6 shows detail “C” for a wheel stop, when wheel stops are used along sidewalks associated with PAALs, it is required that the wheel stops be a minimum of 6-inches tall, revise accordingly. TSM 7-01.4.2.A Vertical Separation. 11. For the entrance along FT Lowell RD, because it is designated as an Arterial Road, show vehicle maneuverability to demonstrate how a vehicle who attempts to use the closed/gated off entrance can turn around onsite without having to back up into FT Lowell ROW. City of Tucson 5.11 Access Management Guidelines Drainage Comments: 12. Provide all City of Tucson Hydrologic Data sheets used for computing the 2-, 10-, & 100-year peak discharges. Pima County Data sheets will not be accepted. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marco Contreras at Marco.contreras@tucsonaz.gov |
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| 03/24/2026 | Site Landscape Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, PLA SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE FOR PROPOSED HVAC, PLUMBING & SOLAR COMPANY WITH TRADE SCHOOL, CHURCH & CHARITABLE WORKS CENTER ACTIVITY NO: TD-DEV-0226-00047 ADDRESS: 1145 E FORT LOWELL RD ZONING: OFFICE ZONE (O-3) LAND USE: COMMERCIAL 03.24.2026 THE PROPOSED PLANS HAVE BEEN REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SITE LANDSCAPE, NATIVE PLANTS, AND RAINWATER HARVESTING, PER-THE-CITY OF TUCSON UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC), TECHNICAL STANDARDS MANUAL (TSM), AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL (AM). RESUBMIT REVISED DRAWINGS ALONG WITH A DETAILED RESPONSE LETTER, STATING HOW ALL SITE LANDSCAPE AND NPPO SECTION REVIEW COMMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO SECTION COMMENTS: 1. The plan appears to meet the requirements set forth on the approved rezoning PDP and Zoning Examiner Report. Since the landscape border along Fort Lowel was not a requirement due to floodplain/flow constraints, those trees can count at 100 percent toward the parking lot tree requirement. 82 uncovered parking spaces requires 20.5 trees or 21 trees. With this in mind, there are only 17 trees provided. The west/southwest landscape border could accommodate a couple of additional shade trees in the areas that are dimensioned at 9’-2”. Adjust as necessary for compliance. 2. Include the Zoning Examiner recommendations for landscaping and screening as a note under the Landscape Borders descriptions on sheet PL-1. “See TP-ENT-0823-00035 FINAL REPORT page 5, Landscaping and Screening - At the direction of the City of Tucson Engineering Department, the project will not incorporate any landscape materials along the north, south, and eastern property lines that would alter the existing flow or water surface elevation of the Navajo Wash. Landscaping will be limited to western property line and the front parking area.” 3. Include the Activity Number TD-DEV-0226-00047all sheets in the plan set. 4. Prior to site landscape approval, ensure that Site Zoning and Site Engineering comments are fully addressed. Thank you. Chad Keller, PLA Landscape Architect chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov 520.837.4923 |
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| 03/23/2026 | Site Zoning Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | CDRC TRANSMITTAL TO: Planning & Development Services Department FROM: Fernando Garcia Site Zoning Review Section PROJECT: Development Package 1145 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719 TD-DEV-0226-00047 (1st Review) TRANSMITTAL DATE: March 23, 2026 COMMENTS: Please resubmit revised drawings and any redlined plans along with a detailed response letter, which states how all Zoning Review Section comments were addressed. Section 3.3.3.G.5.c UDC, An applicant has one year from the date of application to obtain approval of a site plan that complies with zoning and other development requirements in effect at the time of application, unless an ordinance adopted by Mayor and Council during this period states otherwise. A site plan application that has been in review for a period of one year and has not yet been approved is considered denied. To continue the review of a site plan for the property, a new site plan must be submitted that complies with regulations in effect at the time of re-submittal. The new submittal initiates a new one-year review period. One year Expiration date is February 24, 2027. SECTION 2-06.0.0: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (TENTATIVE PLATS AND SITE PLANS) 2-06.4.3 - The administrative street address and relevant case numbers (development package document, subdivision, rezoning, board of adjustment, DDO, MDR, DSMR, overlay, etc.) shall be provided adjacent to the title block on each sheet. 1. COMMENT: 2-06.4.3 - Provide the development package case number, TD-DEV-0226-00047, adjacent to the title block on each sheet. 2-06.4.7 - General Notes The following general notes are required. Additional notes specific to each plan are required where applicable. Zoning and Land Use Notes 2-06.4.7.A.4 - Identify the existing and proposed use of the property as classified per the UDC. List all UDC sections applicable to the proposed uses. 2. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.4 – Utilize approved uses from the UDC to describe the proposed use on site. Indicate that the proposed use is “Commercial Services Use Group – Construction Service (HVAC, Plumbing & Solar Company) subject to 4.9.3.E.; Civic Use Group – Instructional School (Trade School); Civic Use – Religious Use (Church & Charitable Works Center); and Storage Use Group – Commercial Storage.” 2-06.4.7.A.6.b - If there is more than one lot within the site, the note should specify which lots are affected by the additional applications or overlay zones. 3. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.6.b – General note #6 indicates two separate parcel numbers for the site. The Pima County Assessor currently shows this site to be one parcel (113-04-347B). Please update this note. 2-06.4.9 - Information on Proposed Development The following information on the proposed project shall be shown on the drawing or added as notes. 2-06.4.9.H.5.d - Show bicycle parking facilities fully dimensioned. For specifics, refer to Section 7.4.9, Bicycle Parking Design Criteria, of the UDC. Provide, as a note, calculations for short and long term bicycle spaces required and provided. 4. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.H.5.d – The parking calculations table does not provide a calculation for the instructional school (trade school) or commercial storage uses per UDC Table 7.4.8-1. 2-06.4.9.Q - Provide the square footage and the height of each commercial, industrial, or business structure and the specific use proposed within the footprint of the building(s). 5. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.Q – Indicate height of perimeter fence/wall stated in Note 32 on Sheet 3 (Site Plan). 2-06.4.9.R - Show on-site pedestrian circulation and refuge utilizing location and the design criteria in Section 7-01.0.0, Pedestrian Access, of the Technical Standards Manual. 6. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.R – Per UDC TSM 7-01.4.1.D, pedestrian circulation must be provided to the pedestrian circulation path located along any adjacent street. None is directly shown to E Fort Lowell Rd. 2-06.4.9.U - Indicate graphically, where possible, compliance with conditions of rezoning. 7. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.U – Provide a general note listing all of the rezoning conditions for TP-ENT-0828-00035. A five-foot wall to the west, along the zoning boundary with the R-2 parcel is required as a rezoning condition. None is shown. ***For additional information on the any standard presented in this memo, please refer to the City of Tucson “Unified Development Code” – Administrative Manual Section 2-06 or Technical Standards noted in the comments. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/all-codes-plans-determinations If you have any questions about this transmittal, contact Site Zoning Reviewer Fernando Garcia at fernando.garcia2@tucsonaz.gov. RESUBMITTAL OF THE FOLLOWING IS REQUIRED: Revised development package and comment response letter. To resubmit visit Tucson Development Center at https://tdc-online.tucsonaz.gov/#/home. Instructions for resubmittal - https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/pdsd/website/Resubmittals.pdf. |
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| 02/24/2026 | CDRC Application Completeness Express | REVIEW COMPLETED | |||
| 03/02/2026 | CDRC Review Coordinator Express | REVIEW COMPLETED | EXTERNAL REVIEWERS CDRC added: TEP , SWG, USPS, and PAG to the workflow. Review request email sent to, TEP, and FYI email sent to, SWG USPS PAG |
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| 03/02/2026 | External Reviewers - Pima Association of Governments Standard | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC sent FYI email sent to PAG, USPS, SWG. No further action is required. | ||
| 03/02/2026 | External Reviewers - Southwest Gas Standard | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC sent FYI email sent to PAG, USPS, SWG. No further action is required. | ||
| 03/10/2026 | External Reviewers - Tucson Electric Power (TEP) Standard | REVIEW COMPLETED | March 10, 2026 WO#T178054 City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Attn: CDRC Admin Team Dear CDRC Admin Team Subject: INTELLIGENT DESIGN AC TD-DEV-0226-00047 Tucson Electric Power Company (TEP) has reviewed and approved the development plan submitted 3/2/2026. There are existing facilities within the development which are depicted upon the plan. There are no apparent conflicts at this time. Enclosed is a copy of a TEP facilities map showing the approximate location of the existing facilities. Any relocation costs will be billable to the customer. To apply for electric service, please call the New Construction department at (520) 918- 8300. Please submit a final set of plans including approved site, electric load, paving off-site improvements and irrigation plans. If available, include a PDF version of the plans. If easements are required, they will be secured by separate instrument. Should you have any easement questions, please contact our Land Resources Department, LandReviews@tep.com. Should you have any technical questions, please contact the area designer, Chuck Leon (520) 400-6133 cleon@tep.com Sincerely, Design Admins Design Admins Tucson Electric Powe |
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| 03/02/2026 | External Reviewers - United States Postal Service (USPS) Standard | REVIEW COMPLETED | CDRC sent FYI email sent to PAG, USPS, SWG. No further action is required. | ||
| 03/24/2026 | Fire New Construction Standard | REVIEW COMPLETED | |||
| 02/25/2026 | OK to Submit - Engineering Fast | REVIEW COMPLETED | |||
| 02/27/2026 | OK to Submit - Zoning Fast | REVIEW COMPLETED | |||
| 03/02/2026 | ROW Review | REVIEW COMPLETED |