PDSD News
Plan Tucson Survey
Posted March 24, 2023
Mayor and Council approve eight amendments to the Unified Development Code
Posted March 23, 2023
Mayor and Council voted 5-0 to approve eight amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) as part of the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) Code Update Package following a public hearing on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
The approved items and their intended benefits are:
Improve PDSD Processes
Plan Tucson Community Workshops
Posted February 28, 2023
The City of Tucson is updating Plan Tucson, the general plan adopted by Tucson voters in 2013. This update will result in a growth plan that reflects our community’s shared goals and diverse aspirations for the next 20 years. Plan Tucson contains goals and policies that cover a wide range of topics, including housing, water, transportation, parks, community safety, and much more.
ADU One Year Review Survey
Posted January 30, 2023
Are you interested in ADUs in Tucson? We want to hear from you!
Please take the ADU One Year Follow-Up Survey to provide feedback on the first year of the ADU ordinance in Tucson.
JOIN US! Plan Tucson Update Open House January 19
Posted January 9, 2023
What do you want for Tucson? Your vision for the future of our community is needed as we update Plan Tucson, the City of Tucson General & Sustainability Plan (2013).
SIGN UP! Tucson Development Center Online Training Sessions
Posted December 28, 2022
If you need help navigating the new Tucson Development Center Online (TDC Online), Planning and Development staff is hosting training to help. Sessions will occur from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and are limited to 10 participants per session. Attendees will receive arrival instructions a few days before the selected session.
Infill Incentive District (IID) updated and renewed by Mayor and Council
Posted December 21, 2022
On December 20, 2022, Mayor and Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Unified Development Code to update and extend the Infill Incentive District (IID) beyond its sunset date of January 31, 2023.
With a focus on incentivizing affordable housing development and continued encouragement of sustainable infill development, pedestrian-friendly, and transit-oriented neighborhoods, and protecting historic and cultural resources, the IID updates include changes to:
Special Exception Process for marijuana dispensaries approved by Mayor and Council
Posted December 21, 2022
On December 20, 2022, Mayor and Council voted 6-1 to approve an amendment to the Unified Development Code to add a Mayor and Council Special Exception land use procedure for marijuana dispensaries wishing to locate the City. This process applies to both medical and adult-use dispensaries and also applies to relocations or certain expansions of existing dispensaries.
This decision follows nine months of stakeholder and public engagement, as well as research and review of other AZ jurisdiction policies.
Development Code Update Public Meetings scheduled
Posted December 19, 2022
The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) is currently working on updates to improve our development codes, including the Unified Development Code, Technical Standards Manual, Administrative Manual, and other related codes and standards.
We hope you’ll join a virtual or in-person public meeting to learn about and provide feedback on potential code updates.
Plan Tucson kickoff January 19
Posted December 15, 2022
What do you want for Tucson? Your vision for the future of our community is needed as we update Plan Tucson, the City of Tucson General & Sustainability Plan (2013).
Mayor and Council holding two public hearings on Infill Incentive District and marijuana dispensaries Dec. 20
Posted December 15, 2022
Mayor and Council will hold two public hearings on December 20, 2022, related to proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) related to marijuana dispensaries and the Infill Incentive District (IID). The meeting agenda and materials, as well as instructions on how to submit comments or request to speak at the hearing, they may be located on the Mayor and Council page.
Planning Commission Recommends Marijuana Dispensary UDC Text Amendment and Infill Incentive District Update
Posted November 17, 2022
On November 16, 2022, the City of Tucson Planning Commission held two public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) related to marijuana dispensaries and the Infill Incentive District (IID).
Tucson Development Center Online FAQ
Posted November 17, 2022
Tucson Development Center Online How-To Instructions:
Tucson Development Center Online launching Oct. 31
Posted October 28, 2022
The City of Tucson will launch an all-new permitting system, Tucson Development Center Online (TDC Online), on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. TDC Online replaces the current system, which has been in use since 1999.
The new permitting system is a partnership between Planning & Development Services, Tucson Fire, Tucson Water, Transportation and Mobility, and Code Enforcement. TDC Online will feature a self-service portal that provides customers with an entirely online process.
City of Tucson awarded two grants from Arizona State Historic Preservation Office to support local historic preservation efforts
Posted October 5, 2022
The City of Tucson was recently awarded two pass-through grants from the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office. These grants are available to certified local governments on an annual basis to support historic preservation projects.
Barrio Kroeger Lane National Register Nomination