Plan Review Detail
Review Status: Approved
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0626-00130
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Official * | REVIEW COMPLETED | PROJECT: FOOD TRUCK COURT ACTIVITY NO. TP-PRE-0626-00130 ADDRESS: 702 N STONE AV If you have any questions about these comments, I can be reached at Matthew.Carlton@tucsonaz.gov Please note: this is a cursory review based on what was submetted to the PreApplication. COMMENTS: 1. Please note that COT adopted the 2024 IBC on January 1, 2026. 2. This is a commercial project, all construction documents will have to be designed by a registrant pursuant to IBC Section 107.1 and must show the location, nature, and scope of work. 3. Shade structures will need to have engineered drawings. |
|||
| Fire New Construction * | REVIEW COMPLETED | TP-PRE-0626-00130 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 702 S STONE AV TUCSON, AZ 85701: Based on the information provided, TFD has the following comment: 1. Provide Knox access at gates, IFC 2024, 506.1.1 (please note electric gates require a Knox key switch) Questions: patricia.shelton@tucsonaz.gov / 520.837.7082 |
|||
| ROW Engineering Review * | REVIEW COMPLETED | DTM Review Comments 1) Existing unused curb cuts along S. 7th Avenue and W. 17th Street shall be closed, and the curb line restored. Any driveways that will remain in use must be reconstructed to comply with PAG Standard Detail 206 and TSM 10-01.4.3 Concrete Construction requirements. 2) A sidewalk will be required along the property's frontage on S. 7th Avenue. The required configuration consists of a 5-foot sidewalk with a 3-foot landscaped buffer between the sidewalk and curb line. The proposed parking access shown on the plans shall be designed accordingly. Any damaged, broken, or missing sidewalk panels along the property frontage shall be removed and replaced in accordance with current sidewalk standards. 3) The driveway access on Stone Avenue shall not exceed 30 feet in width for a commercial property. The existing driveway appears to meet this requirement. Any damage to the driveway shall be repaired to maintain safe conditions. 4) All work performed within the City of Tucson Right of Way will require submission and approval of Separate Right of Way Permit per Scope of work performed. Submission to be made though TDC Portal and Note associated Development or Related Building permit number. Reviewer Contact: Zane Swenson Zane.Swenson@Tucsonaz.gov |
|||
| Site Engineering * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Permit Activity Number: TP-PRE-0626-00130 Project: Food Truck Court Location: 702 S STONE AV Review Date: 6/18/2026 Reviewer: Joe Macaulay – Civil Engineer – Site Engineering Related Cases: TZ-PMT-0626-00047, TZ-PMT-0526-00044, TZ-PMT-0526-00043 *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 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. Site engineering improvements are not required as this existing site has minimal expansion. *** Please note: this review is for Pre-Application purposes. Please be aware that additional comments may be forthcoming during formal review process. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joe Macaulay. Joe.Macaulay@tucsonaz.gov |
|||
| Site Landscape * | REVIEW COMPLETED | PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, PLA SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION PROJECT: FOOD TRUCK/FOOD COURT ZONING ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0626-00130 ADDRESS: 702 S STONE AV ZONING: COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3) LAND USE: COMMERCIAL FOOD TRUCK COURT 6.15.2026 THE COMMENTS PROVIDED ARE PRELIMINARY AND ARE NOT TO BE ASSUMED AS A COMPLETE REVIEW OF THE PROPOSAL. DURING THE DEVELOPMENT PACKAGE REVIEW PROCESS, A FULL REVIEW WILL BE MADE BY THE SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO REVIEW SECTION TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE CITY OF TUCSON UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, TECHNICAL STANDARDS MANUAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE LANDSCAPE, NATIVE PLANTS AND RAINWATER HARVESTING. SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS: 1. This is an existing site with minimal expansion of lot coverage. Site landscape improvements are not required. *With that being said it is recommended to provide a few shade trees within the site area for heat island effect dampening, shade for the patrons, and aesthetics. If it is decided that shade trees will be provided to enhance the site, then provide the tree symbol location with a sawcut pattern of 34 square feet or greater for tree health, botanical and common name, and gallon size on the site plan. As always, blue stake underground utilities prior to saw cutting and tree installation. New trees will require a water source, preferably an underground drip irrigation system with a mounted controller. Alternative methods of water may be acceptable if approved by PDSD site landscape/site engineering department. Thank you. Chad Keller, PLA Landscape Architect chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov 520.837.4923 |
|||
| Site Zoning * | REVIEW COMPLETED | CITY OF TUCSON - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (PDSD) TRANSMITTAL CURRENT ZONING SECTION Jeffrey William Cassidy - Residential, Commercial & Landscape Plans Examiner jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov TRANSMITTAL DATE: June 18th, 2026 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE: TP-PRE-0626-00130 PROJECT SCOPE SUMMARY-DESCRIPTION / NARRATIVE: Food Truck Court CUSTOMER: David Furmanski Define Properties 4729 E Sunrise Drive 336 Unit: 336 Tucson, AZ 85718 david.furmanski@pm.me (520) 237-4448 PARCEL(S): 117-07-1930 117-07-1940 PARCEL ADDRESS: 702 S Stone Av Tucson, AZ 85701 709 S Stone Av Tucson, AZ 85701 PARCEL ACREAGE / SQUARE FEET: 117-07-1930: Approximately .13 acres or 5,280 square feet 117-07-1940: Approximately .21 acres or 9,048 square feet PARCEL LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tucson Lot 2 Block 121 Tucson Lot 3 Block 121 Township 14S, Range 13E, Section 13 PARCEL SUBDIVISION / RECORDED DOCUMENT: DS - BS-Subdivision Plats - 5 - 55 - 0 - C.O.T. BLK. 121 RESUB - NONE - 10/11/1929 - 05055 - 10/11/1929 https://onbase.pima.gov/publicaccess/DS_NextGen_Single/etc/cq/results.html?cqid=240&OBKey__552_1=05055 PIMA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S MAP https://www.asr.pima.gov/ParcelData/Map/Arm/COT_ALL/COT_D033.PDF PARCEL ZONING: 4.7.22. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3) This zone provides for mid-rise development of general commercial uses that serve the community and region, located downtown or in other major activity center areas. Residential and select other agriculture, civic, recreational, and utility uses may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses. EXISTING USE: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-7039 117-07-1930: Vacant, Undeveloped Land 117-07-1940: Per CE-VIO0526-02327; The property is running businesses from the home. A vehicle repair business in the rear and a food court business in the front. 11.3.2. AGRICULTURAL USE GROUP F. Urban Farm The growing and harvesting of agricultural products to provide food, fiber, or horticultural vegetation for ornamental purposes in a non-residential area. Typical uses include aquaponic farms and hydroponic crop production, nurseries, greenhouses, and commercial. 11.3.4. COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE GROUP E. Automotive - Service and Repair Servicing and repairing automobiles, motorcycles, or utility vehicles, such as pickup trucks and vans generally used as personal vehicles. 2. Automotive - Major Service and Repair Major maintenance or repair services. Typical uses include muffler, brake, tune-up, stereo, alarm, air conditioning, and tire installation shops; general repair shops; service departments of dealerships; and automotive engine and transmission rebuilders. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: 117-07-1940: No existing Certificate of Occupancy for the Sugar Bear Garden Nursery LLC or the existing Auto Service and Repair Use PROPOSED USE(S) (PER UDC DEFINITION): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-7039 11.3.4. COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE GROUP N. Food Service The preparation and sale of food primarily for consumption as a meal on or off premises. Typical uses include restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias, and fast-food establishments. To differentiate between a Food Service use (restaurant) that serves alcoholic beverages and an Alcoholic Beverage Service use (bar) that serves food, refer to the definition of restaurant. 1. Food Court A unified establishment which serves food and beverages for consumption on or off the premises from multiple eateries or vendors. Food Courts may be developed to include any combination of indoor or outdoor operations. A commercial kitchen, exclusively for use by the vendors on location at the food court, is permitted provided it meets all applicable state and local health and safety standards, as well as all relevant requirements of the UDC. 11.3.4.E.2. Automotive - Major Service and Repair (See above) PERMITTED USE: Confirmation that Parcel 117-07-1930 and -1940 lie within the C-3 zones and the proposed Food Court and Automotive - Major Service and Repair use, as defined under 11.3.4.1 and11.3.4.E.2. are deemed as permitted uses under Table 4.8-4 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-2103 APPLICABLE USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS: 4.9.4.M.1,.6 & .7: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-2222 M. Food Service 1. Activities may be conducted outdoors. Loudspeakers or music, live or recorded, shall not be permitted within 600 feet of a residentially zoned property. 6. All Food Court sites must be reviewed, permitted, and developed in accordance with the UDC and the adopted Building Code, including those for signage and waste collection, and shall comply with the following standards: a. A business license is required to be held for the entire facility and on-site management is required to be present during all hours of operation to ensure compliance with the required standards. b. Retail sales vendors are permitted as an accessory use to the Food Court but shall not exceed 50% of the designated vendor stalls. c. Canopies, awnings, or shade structures designed to shield operators or patrons must meet the UDC and adopted Building Code requirements and must be permanently affixed to the ground. d. Compliance with the adopted Outdoor Lighting Code and outdoor lighting standards is required. 7. If all, or part, of the Food Court operates outdoors, those outdoor portions shall also comply with the following standards, including outdoor lighting requirements: a. All vendors shall be located within a developed stall. The number of vendors will be limited by the number of stalls. b. Permanent power pedestals for each vendor stall are required. A central grease interceptor to serve all vendors is also required. c. Temporary or permanent accessible restrooms and a parking area with delineated parking spaces with a dust-proof surface may be permitted as exceptions to the standard requirements. d. If located within an existing developed site, such as a shopping center parking area, excess available parking may be allocated to the requirements for the Food Court. Parking spaces utilized for vendor parking and patron access may continue to be counted towards the parking provided on-site. On-site circulation standards and fire routes must be maintained. Additional landscaping (UDC Article 7.6) and stormwater retention and detention standards (TSM Sect 4-03.0.0) are not required. e. If located within an undeveloped site and permanent paving is not provided, landscaping (UDC Article 7.6) and stormwater retention and detention standards (TSM Sect 4-03.0.0 ) do not apply. f. The outdoor hours of operation are limited to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. g. The use of outdoor internal combustion generators is prohibited. Related Case Numbers 117-07-1930: CE-VIO0526-01991 PEDD / Food vendor(s) operating without permit (or peddler license). TZ-PMT-0526-0043 ZAKI is a mobile food truck operating within Tucson city limits. TZ-PMT-0526-0044 Pakka Local Food Truck is applying for a Peddler Permit TZ-PMT-0626-0047 This is a Private corner space for food truck parking and operation. 117-07-1940: CE-VIO0526-02327: The property is running businesses from the home. A vehicle repair business in the rear and a food court business in the front. ZONING REVIEW COMMENTS SUMMARY: 1. Comment: The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the Minor (less than 25% expansion) Development Package review process, the Zoning Review Section will conduct a full review to ensure compliance with applicable UDC development criteria and technical standards. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/permits/minor_changes_to_commercial_industrial_sites_.pdf 2. Comment: As proposed, this project meets the criteria of New commercial and residential buildings / Tenant improvement of a newly occupied space / Tenant improvements resulting in a change of square footage / Tenant improvement or renovations involving a change in the occupancy type, occupancy classification, or require a greater degree of safety. A new Certificate of Occupancy will be required and the requirements are required under https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Permits/Occupancy-Certificates#section-1 3. Comment: The proposed project appears to consider two lots 117-07-1930 and 117-07-1940 as a single site, under single ownership, and as part of a unified development. A lot-combination processed through Pima County could be required prior to final approval of this project. A link to the County Application: https://www.asr.pima.gov/Downloads/Forms/ComboRequest.pdf 4. Comment: The required onsite parking is not shown on the site plan (Comment 15); If the intent is to not provide onsite parking, refer to Zoning Administration Review Comments. 5. Comment: Per UDC Technical Standards Manual Section 7-01, a pedestrian circulation path is required to connect all areas of development, including accessible parking spaces, entrances, and dumpsters. A pedestrian circulation path to each adjacent street is also required. ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL: SECTION 1: APPLICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-8355 Building permits can be submitted and reviewed concurrently with the minor development package but the building plans cannot be approved until the development package is approved and the building plans are reviewed for consistency. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC): UDC ARTICLE 3: GENERAL PROCEDURES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-640 3.3. ZONING COMPLIANCE REVIEW PROCEDURES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-829 UDC ARTICLE 4: ZONES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1785 UDC ARTICLE 5: OVERLAY ZONES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3088 5.4. MAJOR STREET AND ROUTES SETBACK ZONE (MS&R) https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3448 6. Comment: Zoning has confirmed that there is no current plan to expand this section of Major Streets and Routes. 5.6. AIRPORT ENVIRONS ZONE (AEZ) 5.6.3. APPLICABILITY IN THE TIA ENVIRONS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3591 5.6.4. TIA ENVIRONS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3615 5.6.5. COMPATIBLE USE ZONES FOR THE TIA ENVIRONS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3621 5.6.11. AIRPORT HAZARD DISTRICTS FOR TIA AND DMAFB ENVIRONS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3886 5.8. “H” HISTORIC PRESERVATION ZONE (HPZ) AND “HL” HISTORIC LANDMARK (HL) https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-4007 7. Comment: While the site is in a Archaeological Sensitivity Zone, zoning has confirmed with the cultural resources officer that is project does not meet the location threshold for their review. 5.12. DOWNTOWN AREA INFILL INCENTIVE DISTRICT (IID) https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-4646 5.12.9. GREATER INFILL INCENTIVE SUBDISTRICT (GIIS) https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-23137 UDC ARTICLE 6: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENTS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-4833 8. Comment: As this project lies within the C-3 zone, refer to Table 6.3-4A for the Dimensional Standards https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-4971 and Table 6.3-4B for any Exceptions https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-4984 9. Comment: Perimeter Yard (Setback) – Street (S Stone Av (collector)): 10’-0” 10. Comment: Perimeter Yard (Setback) – Street Side yard (E 17th St (local)): 10’-0” 6.4.5.D.2.b. On any corner lot (Parcel 117071930), no fence, structure, object, or planting shall be erected or maintained to interfere with the sight visibility triangle provisions set forth in the Technical Manual. 11. Comment: Perimeter Yard (Setback) – Interior – Non-Residential or Non-Residential (S 7th Av (local)): 20’-0” Currently, the proposed storage container is showing a 13’-1” setback from the west property line. If you wish to pursue further setback relief, refer to comment 13 below. 12. Comment: Perimeter Yard (Setback) – Interior – Non-Residential or Non-Residential (South property line)): 0’-0” 13. Comment: To learn more about the DDO purpose, applicability, etc., refer to the UDC Code and application for more insight: Code: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1626 Application: https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/planning-amp-zoning/ddo-for-setback-and-height.pdf Multiple DDO’s can be pursued on the same application. For more information about the DDO process, reach out to Mark Castro at Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov or Georgia Pennington at georgia.pennington@tucsonaz.gov 14. Comment: Maximum Building Height: 75’-0” feet UDC ARTICLE 7: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - Tucson, AZ Unified Development Code (UDC) https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5321 7.4.4. and Table 7.4.4-1: Required Number of Motor Vehicle Standards https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5445 15. Comment: Commercial Services Use Group – Food Service 1 space per 100 sq. ft. GFA and outdoor seating areas. 1 space per designated vendor stall for Food Courts which operate solely outdoors. As 8 food trucks are currently shown, 8 parking stalls will be required. Commercial Services Use Group – Automotive Major Service and Repair 1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA and outdoor seating areas. 7.4.6. Motor Vehicle Use Area Design Criteria https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5587 7.4.8. and Table 7.4.8-1: Required Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5698 16. Comment: Short-Term Bicycle Parking: 1 space per 2,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. 17. Comment: Long-Term Bicycle Parking: 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA. Minimum requirement is 2 spaces. 7.4.9. Bicycle Parking Design Criteria https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5709 UDC ARTICLE 7a: SIGN STANDARDS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-25951 18. Comment: Per UDC 7A.4.1., separate signage permits will be required for all signage. All signs shall be erected, reinstalled, altered, repaired, relocated, permitted and inspected in compliance with Section 3.3 Zoning Compliance Review, Section 4 Development Review Fee Schedule of the Administrative Manual, and the most recently adopted Unified Building Codes, as well as other applicable city codes. Additionally, if there is a design intent for a ‘monument’ sign, this will need to be included in the site plan to show compliance with setbacks and any vision clearance triangles. TECHNICAL STANDARDS MANUAL: SECTION 7: PEDESTRIAN ACCESS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-11582 SECTION 8: SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLE DISPOSAL, COLLECTION, AND STORAGE https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-11666 |
|||
| TW New Area Development * | REVIEW COMPLETED | Based on the information provided and after reviewing the site, please note that all eight proposed food trucks cannot be connected to the same water meter service, especially since the two parcels (702 S Stone Ave and 709 S Stone Ave) are separate and have not been combined. For the food trucks located at 702 S Stone Ave, we recommend installing a separate water meter service by tying into the existing 8-inch Cement Asbestos (CA) A-Zone water main located within the right-of-way of S 7th Ave. If any new domestic water, irrigation water, or fire water services are needed to serve this proposed development, please contact Tucson Water’s New Services Section by calling 520-791-5164 or by sending an email to TW_Common@tucsonaz.gov. The above comments are based on the limited preliminary information provided by the applicant and should not be construed as a complete review of the proposal. Any questions, comments or concerns about these comments may be directed to Abdullah Salman (Project Manager) at Abdullah.Salman@tucsonaz.gov. |
|||
| Zoning Administration * | REVIEW COMPLETED | An Individual Parking Plan (IPP) is an option that can be used to reduce the required number of on-site vehicle parking spaces. This project is located within 400’ of an R-3 or more restrictive zone or Historic Preservation Zone and is subject to the 400’ Notice Procedure (UDC Section 3.3.5). A neighborhood meeting is required prior to submittal of an application. The IPP Narrative, sealed by a design professional licensed by the State of Arizona, must include the information as outlined in UDC Section 7.4.5.A.4.a – m. The following comment(s) are provided based on the current submittal: 1. This site is located within the Five Points area where there has been several developments that have utilized the IPP option to reduce off-street parking requirements. Some of the approved IPPs have overlap in certain areas. A study of available on-street parking during peak hours of operation should be provided as part of the application to demonstrate availability of parking for this use. If you have questions on this transmittal, please email Mark.Castro@tucsonaz.gov |