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Plan Review Detail

Plan Number: TP-PRE-0825-00159
Parcel: 14122027A

Address:
9165 S RITA RD

Review Status: Approved

Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1

Plan Number - TP-PRE-0825-00159
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Approved
Review Date Reviewer's Name Type of Review Description Status Comments
Fire New Construction * REVIEW COMPLETED TP-PRE-0825-00159 • Pre-Application Conference Review v1 • 9165 S RITA RD TUCSON, AZ 85747:
Based on the information provided TFD has the following comments:
1. Verify hydrant coverage. IFC 24, 507.5.
Questions: patricia.shelton@tucsonaz.gov / 520.837.7082
ROW Engineering Review * REVIEW COMPLETED No ROW improvements required. Future sidewalk for onsite circulation will eventually need to connect to sidewalk in public ROW. See DTM comment file in attachments.
Contact Jesus.Villezcas@tucsonaz.gov if you have any questions.
Site Engineering * REVIEW COMPLETED Permit: TP-PRE-0825-00159
Location: 9165 S RITA RD
Review Date: 9/4/2025
Site Engineering Comments:
1. This site is greater than 1 acre and will require A Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) as well as a grading plan.
2. Complete pedestrian circulation that meets ADA compliance connecting for all buildings, dumpster areas and Rita Road Frontage. TSM Section 7-01.3.0 Pedestrian Circulation
3. Waste stream calculations for the entire site must be shown – show locations and maneuverability of all trash enclosures/receptacles TSM Section 8-01.0.0 Solid Waste Collection
4. Drainage report showing retention/detention - Design Standards for Stormwater Detention and Retention Manual
5. Ensure all Recorded easements are denoted on the site plan
6. This review is for Pre-Application purposes. Please be aware that additional comments may be forthcoming during submission process.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact
Marco Contreras
Marco.contreras@tucsonaz.gov
Site Landscape * REVIEW COMPLETED CDRC TRANSMITTAL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
REVIEWER: CHAD KELLER, RLA
SITE LANDSCAPE/NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION SECTION

PROJECT: AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND THE ASSOCIATED SITEWORK
ACTIVITY NO: TP-PRE-0825-00159
ADDRESS: 9165 S RITA RD
ZONING: C-2 COMMERCIAL ZONE
LAND USE: COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This plan has been reviewed for compliance with applicable development criteria in the City of Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) Administrative Manual (AM) Section 2-11 and Technical Manual (TM) Section for landscape, native plants, and water harvesting.

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 and NPPO section to ensure compliance with the applicable UDC development criteria and Technical Standards.

SITE LANDSCAPE/NPPO COMMENTS:

1. A NPPO or a NPPO Waiver is required per UDC 7.7. SEE UDC 7.7.3. APPLICABILITY; UDC 7.7.4 NPPO GENERAL PROVISIONS AND STANDARDS; UDC 7.7.4.C. PLAN APPROVAL PRIOR TO PERMITTING; UDC 7.7.4.D. PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE 7.7.5.C.5; ALSO SEE AM 2-11.3.0 PERMITTED EXCEPTIONS. PDSD will provide the applicant with the NPPO Waiver form upon request.

2. UDC 7.6.2. APPLICABILITY
The provisions of this section apply to the following:
A. All new developments require the preparation of landscape plans that adhere to UDC 7.6.4 and Administrative Manual 2-10.

3. Provide the required number of trees in all vehicular parking areas (1 tree to 4 parking spaces) per UDC 7.6.4.B.1. Trees are to be distributed evenly throughout the parking area, UDC 7.6.4.1.B.1, UDC Technical Standards Manual 5-01-.3.2 and UDC 7.6.4.B.1.a.

4. An interior landscape border is required on the east property boundary of the site per UDC 7.6.4.C-2 and Table 7.6.4-1. See UDC 7.6.4.C for landscape border requirements. Commercial land use adjacent to Residential zone requires a 10’ interior landscape border and a 5’ masonry wall located on the property line.

5. A street landscape border is required along S Rita Rd per UDC 7.6.4.C-2 and Table 7.6.4-1. See UDC 7.6.4.C for landscape border requirements. Commercial land use along MS&R and non-MS&R requires a 10’ street landscape border.

6. A drip irrigation plan and details are required for all proposed landscape planting areas.

7. DTM review is required for all planting and irrigation in the ROW prior to the approval of the development package. Reach out to David Marhefka (david.marhefka@tucsonaz.gov) if necessary for this project.

8. All landscape plans shall incorporate water conserving design as defined in UDC Section 7.6.6, Use of Water, and as described in the Technical Standards Manual 5.01-5.11.

9. A Commercial Rainwater Harvesting plan is required: See Technical Standards Manual 4-01.3.0 RAINWATER HARVESTING PLAN. A Rainwater Harvesting Plan shall be submitted with all applications for commercial developments at which landscaping is required.

10. Coordinate the Landscape Plan, Commercial Rainwater Harvesting Plan and the Civil Grading Plans to have identical basin size, grades, spot elevations and curb cut locations.

11. Maximize rainwater harvesting across the site into all landscape areas, including the street landscape borders and planting islands for the required trees in the parking area.

12. A separate irrigation water meter is required. Please label irrigation meter as “irrigation only”. See TSM 4-01.6.0

Thank you.
Chad Keller, RLA
Landscape Architect
chad.keller@tucsonaz.gov
520.837.4923
Site Zoning * REVIEW COMPLETED CDRC Thursday Pre-Submittal Transmittal
FROM: Bobby Parsons, Planner
PDSD Zoning Review

PROJECT: TP-PRE-0825-00159
Address: 9165 S. Rita Rd. Tucson, AZ 85747
Zoning: C-2
Existing Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Firestone Complete Auto Care (Automotive – Major Service and Repair)

TRANSMITTAL DATE: 9/3/2025

COMMENTS:

1. Development must comply with the Administrative Manual Section 2-06, Development Package/Tentative Plat.

2. Automotive – Major Service and Repair is an allowed use in the C-2 zone with Use Specific Standard 4.9.13.E applicable. (Outdoor activity may occur).

3. This site is located within the Davis Monthan Approach-Departure Corridor 3 (ADC-3) UDC 5.6.8.C.1:
A. For uses in the Industrial, Wholesaling and Storage land use groups, the maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is .4 of the project site area;
B. For all other non-residential land use groups, the maximum (FAR) is .20 of the project site area;
C. The minimum project site area is 5 acres;
D. The maximum permitted building height is 62’ measured from design grade or the height limit of the underlying zone (whichever is more restrictive). 40’ height maximum in the C-2 zone.
E. Any meeting space and function areas where people gather in excess of 5,000sf in area shall be located underground.

4. Per UDC Table 6.3-4.A, the following Dimensional Standards apply for the C-2 zone:
A. Lot Coverage is not applicable for nonresidential use.
B. The maximum height limit is 40’ from Design Grade.
C. Setbacks are as follows:
a. Nonresidential Use to Nonresidential zone = 0’
b. Nonresidential Use to Residential Zone (East) = 1 ½ (Height of proposed exterior wall)
c. For nonresidential and multifamily development abutting an arterial or collector street, the minimum required street perimeter yard is 10’, as measured from the existing or future property line as determined by the adopted Major Streets and Routes Plan, whichever is greater (UDC 6.4.5.C.2.a)

5. Ensure compliance with Table 7.4.4-1: Minimum Number of Motor Vehicle Spaces Required (1 space per 300 sq. ft. GFA).

6. Bike Parking:
A. Short Term: 2 spaces
B. Long Term: 1 space per 12,000 sq. ft. GFA, minimum 2 spaces required

7. A cross access agreement will be required per UDC 7.8.4.B:
A. “All lots shall be designed with access to a public street. If a proposed lot does not have public street frontage, access must be provided by means of a private street or an access easement of sufficient size to accommodate motor vehicles and pedestrian access and public services as required for the type of development proposed for the lot”.

8. Ensure access complies with section 7.8 of the UDC and sections 7-01.0.0 and 10-01.0.0 of the Technical Standards Manual.
A. The pedestrian circulation paths must comply with 7-01.3: Within all development, a continuous pedestrian circulation path is required as follows:
a. This path must connect all public access areas of the development and the pedestrian circulation path located in any adjacent streets.
b. The areas within the development which must be connected include, but are not limited to, all buildings, all bicycle and vehicle parking areas, and all dumpster areas.

9. The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the review process, a full review will be made by Zoning to assure compliance with the applicable UDC development criteria and Technical Standards.

If you have any questions, please contact me at Robert.Parsons@tucsonaz.gov.
TW New Area Development * REVIEW COMPLETED TP-PRE-0825-00159 (9165 S RITA RD TUCSON, AZ 85747)
Proposed 6800 sf Auto Service Center and the associated sitework on a vacant lot at 9165 S. Rita Ranch Rd.
Based on the information provided, Tucson Water has no objections to, or comments on, the proposed development.
Potentially serving this newly formed project is a 12in PVC STUB located on the west side of the parcel, ROW of S Rita Rd.
Please note that there are two designated easements located on both the east and west sides of the parcel. These easements are reserved for utility and/or access purposes as recorded in the property documentation.
No physical construction or permanent structures are permitted within the boundaries of either easement. This restriction ensures continued access and functionality for any utility or right-of-way needs.
Property owners and contractors must observe these limitations when planning any improvements or developments on the parcel

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
Tucson Water - New Area Development
Abdullah.Salman@tucsonaz.gov