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Permit Review Detail

Permit Number: TD-DEV-0426-00088
Parcel: 12405016A

Review Status: Requires Resubmit

Review Details: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE NEW v.1

Permit Number - TD-DEV-0426-00088
Review Name: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE NEW v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
04/13/2026 Historic REQUIRES RESUBMIT Applicant has not been reviewed by the West University HPZ and Plans Review Subcommittee in the sub record (SD-0326-00054). Historic review has not been completed.
05/01/2026 NPPO Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT See site landscape comments for NPPO Waiver requirements.

Thank you.
Chad Keller, PLA
chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov
05/04/2026 ROW Engineering Review Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT Provide comment response letter for related presubmittal comments
TP-PRE-1225-00252
"Install sidewalk along 1st Ave per PAG 200. -Install ADA compliant ramp at the alley. -Install driveway per PAG 206. -Provide distance from alley way to new driveway. (minimum distance is 10') -Show existing curb opening on plans."
04/20/2026 Site Engineering Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT Permit Activity Number: TD-DEV-0426-00088 (1st Review)
Project: IMPROVEMENTS OF THE HARDSCAPE INCLUDING PAVERS, TURF, A PORTABLE GAZEBO AND LOW FENCING ALONG UNIVERSITY BLVD.
Location: 701 E UNIVERSITY BL
Review Date: 4/20/2026
Reviewer: Marco Contreras – Engineering Associate - Site Engineering
Related Cases: TP-PRE-1225-00252, SD-0326-00054

*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. Provide the development package case number, TD-DEV-0426-00088 & Special Districts SD-0326-00054 adjacent to the title block on all sheets.
2. Provide the Zoning and Land Use General note: “The developer, any successors and assigns, will hold the City of Tucson, its officers, employees, and agents harmless from any and all claims for damages related to the use of this development as shown hereon, now and in the future, by reason of flooding, flowage, erosion, or damage caused by water, whether surface flood or rainfall.” AM 2-06.4.7.B.1
3. Provide the Zoning and Land Use General Note: “Drainage will remain in its natural state and will not be altered, disturbed, or obstructed other than as shown on this site plan.” AM 2-06.4.7.B.3
4. Provide the Zoning and Land Use General Note: “Any relocation or modification of existing utilities and/or public improvements necessitated by the proposed development will be at no expense to the public.” AM 2-06.4.7.D
5. Provide the Zoning and Land Use General Note: “No structure or vegetation shall be located or maintained so as to interfere with the sight visibility triangles in accordance with Section 10-01.5.0, Sight Visibility, of the Technical Standards Manual.” AM 2-06.4.7.C.2
6. Provide a fully dimensioned construction detail for the gazebo referenced by keynote #16.
7. Provide a fully dimensioned construction detail to show the proposed dimensions for the new wrought iron fence as referenced by keynote #21. Ensure to include the complete total LF of the fence. This should also include the aspects of the pedestrian gate.
8. Provide a keynote/call-out for the downspouts associated with the existing building. This is to ensure compliance with TSM 7-01.4.1.E & 7-01.4.3.E. If drainage is shown discharging within this common/open area, it will be required that drainage be rerouted.
9. Provide a keynote/call-out for site landscaping that is existing & what was removed. If trees were removed there may be additional landscaping requirements.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marco Contreras at Marco.contreras@tucsonaz.gov
05/01/2026 Site Landscape Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, PLA
SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION

PROJECT: IMPROVEMENTS OF THE HARDSCAPE INCLUDING PAVERS, TURF, A PORTABLE GAZEBO AND LOW FENCING ALONG UNIVERSITY BLVD
ACTIVITY NO: TD-DEV-0426-00088
ADDRESS: 701 E UNIVERSITY BL
ZONING: HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL (HR-3)
2026.05.01

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. If any of the trees/plants will be removed during the improvement process of this site, then please provide a mitigation plan at a 1 to 1 ratio for the trees that have been removed. Include an irrigation point of connection, valve and drip irrigation line to new plant material. A tree planting detail would be needed for clear tree installation requirements. If applicable and if space allows on the site plan, all of this information can be shown on the current site plan. If not, provide a separate landscape sheet for clarity.

2. This is an existing site, so a NPPO Waiver is all that will be required for the Native Plant Preservation Ordinance.

LINK TO FILLABLE NPPO WAIVER PDF:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/applicationsforms/nppoapp-2025-v.2-fillable-1.pdf
3. Ornamental turf is not allowed within the City of Tucson. Provide an alternative. Section 2, (a) and (e) outlined below define why this is considered ornamental turf.
See UDC 7.6.4.D. Use of Turf
1. Installation of ornamental turf in commercial, industrial, and institutional developments, and common areas of residential development is prohibited.
2. Ornamental turf is defined as:
***a. Grass areas with any single dimension of eight feet or less.
b. Grass areas exceeding a 4:1, or 25%, slope.
c. Grass areas that are not accessible by paved pathways and/or are restricted by physical barriers that prohibit accessibility.
d. Grass areas installed closer than ten feet to a street and/or in front entryways to residential neighborhoods or subdivisions unless associated with active recreational activities.
***e. Grass areas that are not utilized for active recreational purposes.
3. Except as provided by Section 7.6.4.A.4.c(6), Exceptions for Oasis Limitations, turf areas that do not meet any of the criteria provided in Section 7.6.4.D.2 are allowed only within an oasis and may only be 50% of the total oasis allowance.

4. Prior to site landscape approval, ensure that Historic, Site Zoning and Site Engineering comments are fully addressed.

5. Include the Activity Number TD-DEV-0426-00088 on all sheets in the plan set.

Thank you.
Chad Keller, PLA
Landscape Architect
chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov
520.837.4923
05/04/2026 Site Zoning Standard REQUIRES RESUBMIT CDRC TRANSMITTAL

FROM:
Bobby Parsons
PDSD Zoning Review Section

PROJECT:
Hardscape Improvements and new Gazebo – 701 E. University Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85719
Development Package (1st Review)
TD-DEV-0426-00088

TRANSMITTAL DATE: 5/4/2026
DUE DATE: 5/1/2026

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 April 10, 2027.

SECTION 2-06.0.0: DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE (TENTATIVE PLATS AND SITE PLANS)

2-06.3.0 FORMAT REQUIREMENTS

CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

2-06.4.2 - The title block shall include the following information and be provided on each sheet:

2-06.4.2.D - The page number and the total number of pages in the package (i.e., sheet xx of xx).

1. COMMENT: 2-06.4.2.D – Please include the page number and total number of pages as noted by the standard above.

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.

2. COMMENT: 2-06.4.3 - Provide the development package case number, TD-DEV-0426-00088, adjacent to the title block on each sheet. Also, please include the Special District permit number, SD-0326-00054, adjacent to the title block on each sheet as noted by the standard above.

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.

3. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.4 – Please include the Use Specific Standards associated with Multifamily use in this zone. Per UDC Table 4.8-2, the Use Specific Standards are 4.9.7.B.6.

2-06.4.7.A.6 - If a plan or plat is prepared in conjunction with other applications or overlays or the parcel being developed is subject to conditions of an application processed previously, additional information must be added to the plan. Such applications and overlays include, but are not limited to: annexations; rezonings; special exceptions; Board of Adjustment variances; Design Development Options; Technical Standard Modification Request; overlays (Airport Environs Zone, Environmental Resource Zone, Gateway Corridor Zone, Hillside Development Zone, Historic Preservation Zone, Major Streets and Routes, Rio Nuevo District, Scenic Corridor Zone, WASH); Modification of Development Regulations through the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District or Rio Nuevo District; Downtown Heritage Incentive Zone; or, Design Review Board. Provide the following information on the plan.

4. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.6 – Include a note stating “this project is designed to meet the overlay zone(s) criteria. UDC Article 5.4 Major Streets and Routes Setback Zone (MS&R) and UDC Article 5.8 Historic Preservation Zone.

2-06.4.7.A.6.a - List additional applications and overlays, by case number (if applicable), in lower right corner of each sheet. As a general note provide the type of application processed or overlays applicable, a statement that the project meets the criteria/conditions of the additional application or overlay, the case number, date of approval, what was approved, and the conditions of approval, if any.

5. COMMENT: 2-06.4.7.A.6.a – If there are any conditions associated with the Special District permit (SD-0326-00054), please include them on the cover sheet.

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.O - All applicable building setback lines, such as erosion hazard, floodplain detention/retention basins, and zoning, including sight visibility triangles, will be shown.

6. COMMENT: 2-06.4.9.O – Per UDC 6.4.5.C.2.a, the minimum required street perimeter yard is 10’ for nonresidential (multifamily) development abutting a collector street and 20’ for nonresidential (multifamily) development abutting a local street. E. University Blvd. is considered a collector street and N. 1st Avenue is considered a local street. Please update the associated setbacks on Sheet 1.

***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 Bobby Parsons at Robert.Parsons@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.
04/08/2026 CDRC Application Completeness Express REVIEW COMPLETED
04/10/2026 CDRC Review Coordinator Express REVIEW COMPLETED External Reviewers not required. No further action is required from the customer at this time.
04/30/2026 Commercial Plumbing Standard REVIEW COMPLETED
05/01/2026 Fire New Construction Standard REVIEW COMPLETED
04/09/2026 OK to Submit - Engineering Fast REVIEW COMPLETED
04/10/2026 OK to Submit - Zoning Fast REVIEW COMPLETED