Permit Review Detail
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
Review Details: PERMANENT SIGN REVIEW v.1
Permit Number - TS-PRM-0726-00279
Review Name: PERMANENT SIGN REVIEW v.1
Review Status: Requires Resubmit
| Review Date | Reviewer's Name | Type of Review | Description | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/03/2026 | Commercial Electrical Fast | APPROVED | |||
| 08/18/2026 | Sign Post Review Express | PENDING ASSIGNMENT | |||
| 08/04/2026 | Commercial Building Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Please provide engineering drawings for review. | ||
| 08/04/2026 | Outdoor Lighting Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Outdoor Lighting Review: TS-PRM-0726-00279 (6910 E TANQUE VERDE RD TUCSON, AZ 85715) 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: Add the following notes to each Internally Illuminated Sigh sheet: “As per the City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code – The internally illuminated sign shown on this page does not exceed the color temperature of 4400K, OLC 501.3.2.” “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.) Add the following to each outdoor digital menu-board 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”. Halo Illuminated Signs (if the design is not fully internally illuminated per chapter 2 and chapter 5 of the OLC) shall meet all requirements of the Outdoor Lighting Code including color temperature, lumen caps and shielding requirements, OLC 501.4. See comments a-i below: Provide an outdoor site lighting plan that meets the requirements of OLC 104.2. Show/locate the different light sources on your site plan. Number the light fixtures on your lighting fixture table and use the same number on your site plan. List the Lighting Area per OLC (E3) chapter 3 and used in Table 401.1. Specify the compliance option from Table 401.1 that is being used. Total outdoor light output shall not exceed the lumen limits listed in Table 401.1. Show compliance with City of Tucson Outdoor Lighting Code with an approved lighting calculation in accordance with OLC 104.2.1, 401.2. Include all exterior fixtures on the property in the calculations. List shielded and unshielded lights in the calculation. Show unshielded fixtures with a maximum of 3,000 lumens, OLC 401.4. Show lamps with a maximum of 3500K color temperature, OLC 402.1. Fixtures installed under canopies and overhangs. Outdoor lighting fixtures shall not be counted in determining the total light output when they are full cutoff light fixtures installed under canopies, building overhangs, or roof eaves, OLC 401.2.1(3). Indicate whether or not a special inspection is required per sec. 104.2.2, and 106.2. https://www.tucsonaz.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/city-services/planning-development-services/documents/special_inspection_certificate_odl.pdf Specify any exceptions used. Provide Curfew lighting controls If applicable Per section 403. |
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| 08/18/2026 | Signs Standard | REQUIRES RESUBMIT | Review Comments: 8/18/26 Sign Review TS-PRM-0726-00279, 6910 E TANQUE VERDE RD TUCSON, AZ 85715.Plan review for the above-referenced structure has been completed by Aaron F. 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 to pdsd_signpermits@tucsonaz.gov. 1) New free-standing signs require sealed engineering plans; please resubmit with sealed engineering plans. 2) Please call out the total street frontage length so that we can determine what total allowed square footage for the site would be. 3) Please ensure measurements are in Feet, decimal format, on plans. 4) Setback of freestanding sign off of N Indian Ruins Rd needs to be 20' from curb to leading edge of sign. 7a.10.2.C.2.A.1.I.D 5)Sight Visibility Triangles are not properly displayed on the site plan. Please review section 10-01.5.0 of the Unified Development Code on the requirements for Sight Visibility Triangles and revise site plan to show correct SVTs. 6)Contractor of Record’s name and contact information must be listed on all pages of the drawings and location map/site plan. |