PDSD News
NOTICE: Effective 1/1/19 Development, Subdivision, and Land Split Submittals Only Accepted Online
Posted December 12, 2018
Effective January 1, 2019, PDSD will only accept and review submittals online for:
Tyler Technologies' Energov permitting system has been selected to replace PERMITS Plus
Posted December 3, 2018
The City of Tucson has selected Tyler Technologies’ Energov permitting system to replace the more than twenty-year old Permits Plus program. City staff went through a competitive procurement process to find a system that best meets the City’s collective needs for effective process management, enhanced transparency, improved coordination between Departments, extensive utilization of GIS, and integration with other programs such as financial, document management, and reporting systems.
Receive notification on proposed land use changes with NoticeMe!
Posted November 28, 2018
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES LAUNCHES NOTICEME - NoticeMe is a tool that allows users to sign up for email notifications for land-use changes, such as rezonings and variances within the City of Tucson. Four different types of notifications are available and can be selected using ward, neighborhood, or custom boundaries. NoticeMe was developed to provide transparency and support citizen participation in issues pertaining to land-use.
Adoption of the 2018 International Building Codes with local amendments - Effective January 1st, 2019
Posted November 16, 2018
NOTICE: Effective January 1, 2019 Pre-Submittal meetings move to 1-Day per week
Posted October 17, 2018
Public Meeting on the Medical Marijuana Ordinance Sunset Date
Posted October 5, 2018
Greetings,
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE SUNSET DATE OF THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA ORDINANCE. Currently, the City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) are seeking feedback regarding Medical Marijuana regulations to help address approaching expiration of the governing ordinance on January, 31 2019. On or before this date, the Mayor and Council must extend the date, remove the date, or let the ordinance expire. This is why your feedback is so important!
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 Limited Plan Review & Inspections - AZBO
Posted September 18, 2018
There will be limited plan review and inspections the week of October 29th - November 2nd for AZBO week.
Click HERE to view the flyer.
Public Meeting on the Sunset Date of the Infill Incentive District
Posted September 14, 2018
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A PUBLIC MEETING ON THE SUNSET DATE OF THE INFILL INCENTIVE DISTRICT (IID). Currently, The City of Tucson Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) are seeking feedback regarding the IID to help address approaching expiration of the IID ordinance on January, 31 2019. On or before this date, the Mayor and Council must extend the date, remove the date, or let the ordinance expire. This is why your feedback is so important!
NEW - Checklist for Minor Changes to Existing Commercial/Industrial Site
Posted September 14, 2018
A new checklist for minor changes to existing commercial/industrial sites can be found on the following 2 pages:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/pdsd/all-application-forms-submittal-requirements
and
Updates to PRO
Posted August 28, 2018
The Property Research Online tool (PRO) has been updated to refresh four times per day. This means that applicants have a greater access to their permit information such as inspection comments. PRO is now refreshing at the following times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, 3:30 pm, & 7:30 pm.
INSPECTION NEWS
Posted August 16, 2018
A permit is required to perform work on private property. Please refer to the exceptions for work that may be done without a permit. After a permit has been obtained, work may begin. Permit holders must have the work inspected prior to covering it up. For example, foundations must be inspected after the dirt is removed but before the concrete is poured.
NOTICE: SAME DAY INSPECTIONS
Posted August 7, 2018
Due to the excessive workload on our field staff, same day inspections are now limited to emergencies until further notice.
We are developing a policy to provide same day inspections for non-emergency situations and will update you once that is in place.
2018 International Building Codes
Posted July 11, 2018
The City of Tucson is adopting the 2018 International Building Code and associated standards. The Tucson/Pima County Joint Code Committee has met each month during 2017 to discuss the changes in the building codes since the 2012 editions currently adopted. Recommendations will be taken to Mayor & Council during the September 5th Study Session. If you would like to receive periodic updates to the code adoption, please send an email to Angie.Ruiz@tucsonaz.gov
PDSD Policy for WCF - Director's Decision Letters for Equipment Swap-outs
Posted May 4, 2018
Effective March 19th 2018, the following will be applicable to Wireless Commnication Facilities (WCF) equipment swap-outs for previously approved special exceptions applications.
Applicants are no longer required to apply for a Director's Decision Letter for equipment swap-outs that meet the following threshold for a no substantial change:
Remote Video Inspections
Posted March 23, 2018
Have you considered remote video inspections?
The City of Tucson Planning & Development Services offers inspection services via Skype or FaceTime for the following activities:
Rooftop Solar Installations
Electrical Service Upgrades
Electrical Reconnects
Gas Line Installations
Water Heater Installations