201 N Stone Ave 1st floor
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 791-5550
On July 7, 2010, the Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance No. 10815. With certain exceptions,
including new restaurants and new bars, LUC review for parking and other development regulations is not required as long as the existing improvements and all parking is retained.
Effective February 8, 2010, fees charged by the Planning and Development Services Department were increased per Ordinance No. 10747, adopted by Mayor and Council on January 5, 2010. All permits will be assessed a $16.50 archive fee.
Beginning June 1, 2010, all new one- and two-family dwellings are required to have gray water stub-outs for laundry drains. In addition, new single-family dwellings will be required to have separated drain lines for lavatories, showers, and bathtubs to allow for future installation of distributed gray water systems.
For further information please email Clayton Trevillyan at clayton.trevillyan@tucsonaz.gov .
If you are interested in concurrent review, try PDSD's new Development Package Review. This new process may be used for any development within the City of Tucson that would require a site or development plan prior to the issuance of building permits.
Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps ( D-FIRM ) are now available for public use from the Pima County Regional Flood Control District.
City of Tucson D-FIRM FAQ
The City of Tucson now has a Frequently Asked Question document available for Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps
The Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD) is testing an automated email service to allow the public to be aware of a wide variety of zoning and development projects that include a required public participation component. To subscribe, send a blank email to subscribe-pdsd-notices@lyris.tucsonaz.gov (The email must be completely blank.
On August 5th, the Mayor and Council approved a voluntary Green Building Program for residential (one to three units) structures.
City of Tucson Residential Green Building Rating System
Green Building CheckList
The Planning and Development Service Department has updated the minimum requirements for swimming pool plans. Including these items on the site plan along with the pool barrier information will support a complete and timely plan review and field inspection.
On June 17, 2008, Mayor and Council unanimously voted to require all new residences to be solar ready for electric (PV) and hot water. All new single family homes or duplexes must include in the plans either a Photo Voltaic system or preparation for later installation of a PV system in order to receive a building permit.
On April 28, 2009, Mayor and Council adopted Development Standard 2-17 Protected Development Right Plan Standards. The standard prescribes procedures, definitions, and standards for the processing of Protected Development Right (PDR) requests. If you have any questions please contact Patricia Gehlen at 520-837-4919
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