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Planning & Development Services Department

Residential Permits

Downloads and Related Links
 Review Checklist (short version)
 Full Plan Submittal Checklist
 Construction Plan Example
 Porch Design
 Mechanical Upgrade Template
 Gas Line Diagram Layout
 Gas Piping Handout
 Daycare Checklist
 Lista de Articulos para Guarderia
 
Outdoor Lighting Calculation
 Pool Barriers
 Underground Service Waiver
 Photovoltaic Template
 
Inspection Guidelines
 
Room Addition Standards
 

For more specific information please click on the individual permit types listed to the right or contact our office at (520) 791-5550. All plans are required to be neat, legible and well organized.  Rental units are considered commercial property and all commercial permits require a licensed contractor.

The Zoning Department determines setback restrictions and building height limitations. Our department reviews residential plans, we do not, however, design residential plans.

It is the homeowner/propertyowner’s responsibility to provide plans and obtain a permit

  • All new residential buildings
  • Electrical reconnections, service increases, panel replacement or repair
  • Gas lines pressure tests (new or replacement lines)
  • Water heater install or replacement
  • Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners, Evaporative Coolers (new or replacement)
  • All residential walls or fences over 30 inches high must have a site plan review at PDSD.  Additionally, walls and fences over 6 feet tall require a building permit with an engineering design.
  • One Story detached accessory structure over 120 square feet (ie: Storage Sheds).
  • Porches, additions or garages
  • Remodeling of existing structure

The information sheets listed to the right are in Adobe Acrobat format.  If you need the free
download, please click on the yellow link to the left to be taken to the download site. 
Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and download.

Residential Commercial Grading Permits To Submit Plans Home

201 N Stone Av Tucson AZ 85701 (520) 791-5550