PDSD News

HCD Seeks Applications for Storefront Renovations in Thrive in the 05

Published on June 01, 2026

The City of Tucson Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department is accepting grant applications from qualified commercial property and storefront owners to participate in the Thrive Storefront Renovation Project, a façade improvement grant program within the Thrive in the 05 area.

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Beat the Heat: Summer Construction Hours in Effect

Published on June 16, 2026

To help protect workers from extreme heat, Arizona allows construction activities to begin as early as 5 a.m. on weekdays between May 1 and Oct. 15.

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City Warns of Phishing Emails Requesting Payment

The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department is alerting the public to fraudulent emails circulating that appear to come from the department and the permitting system.

Proposed Rate & Fee Changes, Upcoming Feedback Opportunities

Following a vote during the Mayor and Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the City of Tucson has issued a notice of intent (NOI) for proposed rate and fee changes, as required by Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-499.15.

Training To Help Tucsonans Navigate Middle Housing

Published on March 19, 2026

The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department is hosting two public training sessions to help those interested in building middle housing understand the recent code amendments.

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Public Input Given on Data Center Regulations

Published on March 06, 2026

The City of Tucson recently invited community members to participate in public meetings to provide input on proposed new regulations for large-scale data centers.

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Tucson Voters Approve Proposition 417, Adopting Plan Tucson 2025

Published on November 06, 2025

The City of Tucson is pleased to announce that voters have approved Proposition 417, ratifying Plan Tucson 2025 as the City's updated General Plan. With more than 62% of voters supporting the measure, Tucsonans have endorsed a comprehensive roadmap that will guide the City's growth, development, and priorities through the next decade.

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Tucson Expands Housing Options with Middle Housing Code Amendment

Published on December 17, 2025

Starting in the new year, property owners across most of Tucson will have new flexibility to develop middle housing types on residential lots. This includes duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes, and cottage courts.

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City Manager Appoints Koren Manning to Serve as Director of PDSD

Published on October 10, 2025

Tucson City Manager Tim Thomure has appointed Koren Manning to serve as the Director of the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department.

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Request a Presentation on Plan Tucson (Prop 417) for Your Organization

Published on September 25, 2025

The Plan Tucson Team is scheduling community presentations to inform residents about Proposition (Prop) 417, the ballot measure for Plan Tucson 2025, before the November election.

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Updated Building Codes Adopted, Effective January 1

Published on June 16, 2025

On June 3, 2025, Mayor and Council approved updates to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and International Code Council (ICC) model building code

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