Plan Review Detail
Review Status: In Review
Review Details: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE RESIDENTIAL v.1
Plan Number - TP-PRE-0826-00163
Review Name: PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE RESIDENTIAL v.1
Review Status: In Review
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
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| Residential Building * | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | ||||
| ROW Engineering Review * | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | ||||
| TW New Area Development * | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | ||||
| Residential Zoning * | REVIEW COMPLETED | CITY OF TUCSON, AZ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT (PDSD) TRANSMITTAL ZONING REVIEW Jeffrey William Cassidy jeffrey.cassidy@tucsonaz.gov Commercial Plans Examiner – Current Zoning Section PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE / RELATED CASE NUMBER(S): TP-PRE-0826-00163 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE DATE: August 20, 2026 CUSTOMER: Dockins, Chris; cldockins@gmail.com ; (503) 964-8518 PROJECT SCOPE / SUMMARY / DESCRIPTION / NARRATIVE: Proposed lot split of an existing corner parcel located at 2300 N. Tucson Boulevard, with frontage along Tucson Boulevard and Edison Street. The intent is to use the City’s middle housing development option on both the existing parcel and the newly created parcel. The meeting is requested to confirm the applicable land division process and the zoning, access, utility, setback, parking, visibility, and site-planning requirements that may affect the proposed split and future middle housing development. Key questions include how the front lot line and street frontage will be determined for each resulting parcel, whether Edison Street may be designated as the frontage for the proposed western parcel, and confirmation of the applicable front, street-side, interior-side, and rear setbacks, particularly as they relate to parking feasibility and future middle housing development. Please also confirm the required sight-visibility triangle dimensions at the Tucson Boulevard and Edison Street intersection and at any existing or proposed driveway. We would like clarification on where each triangle is located, which reference points control its placement, and how the measurements are taken from the curb, edge of pavement, property line, right-of-way line, intersection, or driveway. Please also confirm the allowable height of walls, fences, landscaping, and other obstructions within each visibility area. Staff guidance is also requested regarding minimum lot dimensions, access, utility service, easements, drainage, fire access, parking and maneuvering, middle housing eligibility and unit allowances on each resulting parcel, and any other considerations relevant to the proposed lot split and future development. PARCEL(S); ADDRESS; ACREAGE / SQUARE FEET: 123-02-0920; 2300 N TUCSON BL, Tucson, AZ 85716; Approximately 0.38 acres or 16,375 square feet. EXISTING USE(S) (Per UDC Article 11 Definition(s)): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-7039 11.3.7. RESIDENTIAL USE GROUP, A. FAMILY DWELLING, 6. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, DETACHED A dwelling unit that is not attached to any other dwelling unit by any structural elements, surrounded by open space and located on its own separate lot. PROPOSED USE(S) (Per UDC Article 11 Definition(s)): https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-7039 11.3.7. RESIDENTIAL USE GROUP, A. FAMILY DWELLING, 3. MIDDLE HOUSING A building or buildings with two to four dwelling units on a site, including townhomes, excluding Accessory Dwelling Units. PARCEL(S) ZONING: UDC ARTICLE 4: ZONES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-1785 4.7.8. RESIDENCE ZONE (R-1) This zone provides for urban, low density, single-family, and middle housing residential development, together with schools, parks, and other public services necessary for a satisfactory urban residential environment. Certain other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture, are permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses. PERMITTED USE: Confirmation that Parcel 123-02-0920 lies within the R-1 zone and the proposed Middle Housing use, as defined under 11.3.7.A.3 is deemed as a permitted use under Table 4.8-2 https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-2077 APPLICABLE USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS: 4.9.7.B.4-.6, .8, & .9, .11- .14: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-2638 ZONING REVIEW COMMENTS SUMMARY: 1. COMMENT: PRELIMINARY REVIEW The comments provided are preliminary and are not to be assumed as a complete review of the proposal. During the permit review process, the Zoning Review Section will conduct a full review to assure compliance with applicable UDC development criteria and technical standards. 1. COMMENT: UDC ARTICLE 8: LAND DIVISION, LAND SPLIT AND SUBDIVISION STANDARDS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-6428 An application that meets the requirements of AM 2-07 Final Plat is required via https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-8971 A separate Supplemental Site plan will be required depicting all structures on the existing parcel along with the proposed lot line and dimension from the existing residence to the proposed lot line to demonstrate perimeter yard (setback) compliance. A sample plan of what would be required via https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/pdsd/documents/plan-samples/full-site-plan_feb2026.pdf 2. COMMENT: UDC ARTICLE 6: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS & MEASUREMENTS DENSITY: 1 single family unit / 6,000 square feet (SF), 4 middle housing units / 6,000 SF LOT SITE / SITE AREA MINIMUM: 6,000 SF LOT COVERAGE: 70% (square footage of enclosed buildings and vehicular use area / Lot SF) MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 25’-0” FRONT YARD SETBACK (OWNER’S CHOICE ON CORNER LOT): 20’-0” SIDE YARD SETBACK (OWNER’S CHOICE ON CORNER LOT): 10’-0” INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK, RESIDENTIAL USE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL ZONE: 5’-0” Reference Table 6.3-2.A for Dimensional Standards https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-4861 3. COMMENT: UDC ARTICLE 7: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-5321 Per 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 Lot One: One Single Family Residence – 2.25 spaces (2) per 4.9.7.B.7: For any new single-family dwelling in the R-1 zone with five bedrooms, three parking spaces are required. For every bedroom over five, one additional space is required for each bedroom. For all single-family dwellings in the R-1 zone with five or more bedrooms, and for all lots containing two or more single-family dwellings, with the second dwelling having more than one bedroom, all parking spaces must be located on-site, either in a side or rear perimeter yard. Parking spaces may not be located in a vehicular use area in any front street perimeter yard. A parking area is not required to be developed to a commercial standard. A dustproof parking surface is required to at least a minimum of two inches of compacted pea gravel. An existing covered residential parking area may be used. Lot Two: Middle Housing - 1 space per dwelling unit. Per 4.9.7.B.12., Parking for middle housing is required per UDC Table 7.4.4-1. Required parking may be met with on-street parking or waived if the site is within a quarter-mile walking distance of an "All Ages and Abilities Bikeway" as defined by the Department of Transportation and Mobility or a public transit route. Parking provided is exempt from Section 7.6.4, Landscape Standards. Front yards are permitted one driveway no more than 20 feet in width and up to 400 square feet of additional vehicular use area. Landscape Requirements: Reference 7.6.8. New Single Family, Middle Housing, and Accessory Dwelling Units https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-6131 and https://middle-housing-cotgis.hub.arcgis.com/pages/Residential-Landscaping-Code 4. COMMENT: PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION Per the City of Tucson Inclusive Home Ordinance 10463: all new dwellings have a requirement to provide an “accessible route from public and common areas, including, but not limited to, a driveway or public street or sidewalk”. Draw, dimension, and label an accessible route from the driveway, sidewalk, or street to an accessible entrance. Ensure the route meets accessibility standards as articulated in Sections 402-404 of the Accessibility Standards. See also TSM 7-01.4.3 for specifications, including the minimum 4ft-width, slope and permissible composition materials. 5. COMMENT: UDC ARTICLE 5: OVERLAY ZONES https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3088 Parcel One falls within the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) overlay zone (N Tucson Bl) and is subject to stipulations as indicated in UDC Sections 5.4. https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-3448 TECHNICAL STANDARDS MANUAL REFERENCES: SECTION 5: LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-11368 SECTION 7: PEDESTRIAN ACCESS https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-11582 |