Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: PERMANENT SIGN REVIEW v.1
Permit Number - TS-PRM-0426-00122
Review Name: PERMANENT SIGN REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
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| 04/10/2026 | Commercial Electrical Fast | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Commercial Electrical Review TS-PRM-0426-00122 (4250 E SPEEDWAY BL TUCSON, AZ 85712) Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. Provide updated Plans/calculations and a written response Letter to each of the notated items indicating action taken. Resubmitted plans that do not contain a written response Letter addressing each of the notated items indicating action taken, may be delayed until response letter is received. Code reference, 2024 International Building Code (IBC), 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC). Contact Jeremy Hamblin with any questions: Jeremy.hamblin@tucsonaz.gov 1. Add the following verbiage to each internally illuminated sing sheets. All Signs and power supply components are UL listed. NEC 600.3. All Signs shall have UL sticker, manufacturer sticker & Installer sticker, located on the exterior of the sign. NEC 600.4. All dedicated sign circuits shall be labeled. NEC 600.5. A safety lockout shall be provided for all signs where the shut off switch is not directly visible to the sign. NEC 600.6. This sign is intended to be installed in accordance with the requirements of Article 600 of the 2017 National Electrical Code and/or other applicable codes. This includes proper grounding and bonding of the sign, Article 600.7 and location of the disconnect switch after the installation shall comply with Article 605(A)(1) of the National Electrical Code. 2. Provide the number of circuits required and the amp rating of each sign. 3. Provide the amp load rating of each sign, NEC 210.20. Show overcurrent protection of 20A is greater than or equal to the sign amp load, 210.20(A). |
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| 04/10/2026 | Outdoor Lighting Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Outdoor Lighting Review TS-PRM-0426-00122 (4250 E SPEEDWAY BL TUCSON, AZ 85712) Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. Provide updated Plans/calculations and a written response Letter to each of the notated items indicating action taken. Resubmitted plans that do not contain a written response Letter addressing each of the notated items indicating action taken, may be delayed until response letter is received. Code reference, 2024 International Building Code (IBC), 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2012 Outdoor Lighting Code (OLC). https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/pdsd/documents/building-code/2012_outdoor_lighting_code_.pdf Outdoor Lighting Review: 1. Add the following notes to each Internally Illuminated Sigh sheet: “As per the City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code, the Electronic Message Center as shown on this page shall automatically dim to 200 NITS or less from sunset to sunrise. OLC 501.5.2”. “24 hour programmable timer installed to comply with the COT Outdoor Lighting Code. The means of controlling the specific “off” curfew shall be by a 24 hour timing device that includes stand-by power to maintain the time and program for a minimum of 6 hours. OLC 403.5 & 501.6. “ Provide permanent curfew “off” time sign or notice: Whenever any curfew “off” time is required by this Code, a permanent sign or notice shall be installed at the time control device stating the required turn-off time. Such sign or notice may be installed within the cover of the time control device such that it is visible whenever the device is set or adjusted, OLC 403.5.2. Suggested wording is as follows: “Set off time for Sign no later than 10:00PM MST in accordance with City of Tucson/Pima County Outdoor Lighting Code. Penalty for non-compliance per Outdoor Lighting Code Section 107.4. Penalties shall not exceed $750.00 for individuals and $10,000.00 for other legal entities.” (Adjust wording as needed for type of lighting to which curfew applies and the applicable curfew time.) |
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| 05/02/2026 | Signs Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | 05/02/2026 Review Comments: Sign Review TS-PRM-0426-00122 4250 E. Speedway Bl. Plan review for the above referenced structure has been completed by Tami Goltz. This letter reflects comments to be addressed. Additional comments may be provided in subsequent reviews. Code reference: Unified Development Code, Article 7A: Sign Standards, adopted Outdoor Lighting Code, adopted Building Code. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Tami.Goltz@tucsonaz.gov or 520-837-5049. 1) As an electronic message device the following must be added to the drawings: No animation or scrolling allowed. Image must stay on screen for at least one (1) minute before changing. As per the City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code the Electronic Message Center ss shown on this page automatically dims to 200 NITS or less from sunset to sunrise. The EMC can not interfere with FCC communications. The letter from the manufacture of the EMC must includethat says the following... [Site specific EMC Model # or name] is FCC compliant. 2) Site plan should include business address, frontage calculation, a North arrow and have an outline of the entire tenant space within the building. All adjacent streets must be labeled. 3) Property address should be listed on each page of the sign submittal. 4) Contractor of Record’s name and contact information must be listed on all pages of the drawings and location map. 5) Sign must show placement of electrical disconnect switch. 6) Add the following exact copy language to the plans: All signs and power supply components are UL listed. All signs shall have UL sticker, manufacturer sticker and installer sticker, located on the exterior of the sign for inspections. All dedicated sign circuits shall be labeled. A safety lock out shall be provided for all signs where the shut off switch is not directly visible to the sign. 24 hour programmable timer installed to comply with the COT Outdoor Lighting Code. As per the City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code the internally illuminated sign as shown on this page does not exceed the 4400k color temp. 7) Specify the number of AMPs the sign will pull when illuminated. 8) There are unit numbers associated with this address. Is the Gold & Silver Exchange occupying the whole building? If not, please reach out to Pima County Addressing to determine which suite number applies to this business and submit a sub-record request through TDC for an address change. 9) Provide an accounting of all signage on site, both wall and freestanding so that calculation of allowed signage can be determined if it is being met. Calculations will be based on the building frontage of the business that faces any street (not the street frontage). 10) A licensed contractor with a C-38 license from the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and an active business license with the City of Tucson business license department will be required to be added to the TDC online application prior to issuance. |