PDSD News
UDC Text Amendment approved by Mayor and Council regarding Prohibition of Ornamental Turf
Posted June 9, 2023
On June 6, 2023, Mayor and Council approved Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments to prohibit ornamental turf in new commercial, industrial, institutional, and common areas of residential development in order to support further water conservation measures administered by Planning and Development Services (PDSD) and Tucson Water. This was approved by Mayor and Council with a 7-0 vote.
This proposed amendment was initially directed by Mayor and Council during the October 18, 2022, study session to discuss water conservation measures related to the City Drought Response.
Mayor and Council approve EPA WaterSense Certified Fixture requirements in all new development
Posted June 9, 2023
The proposed amendment to modify the current 2018 International Plumbing Code and 2018 International Residential Code to require the use of EPA WaterSense Certified Fixtures in all development was approved by Mayor and Council with a 7-0 vote on June 6, 2023. The Tucson – Pima Joint Consolidated Code Committee voted 5-0 on May 4, 2023, to recommend approval of the amendments.
Plan Tucson wraps up Phase I Outreach with over 9,000 comments
Posted May 30, 2023
The City of Tucson and Planning and Development Services is in the process of updating the City’s General and Sustainability Plan (Plan Tucson).
Phase I of Plan Tucson outreach spanned from January to May this year and saw broad engagement with 13 workshops and more than 500 participants. Over 900 online surveys were completed, and 400 intercept surveys were collected resulting in over 5,000 comment submissions.
Mayor and Council to hold Public Hearings related to Water Conservation Code Amendments
Posted May 30, 2023
On June 6, 2023, the City of Tucson Mayor and Council will hold two public hearings on code amendments related to the Prohibition of Ornamental Turf and the requirement to use WaterSense Fixtures in all new development.
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The Prohibition of Ornamental Turf UDC Amendment proposes to prohibit ornamental turf in all new residential and commercial development stemming from the direction given to PDSD and Tucson Water staff by Mayor and Council at the February 22, 2023, study session.
City of Tucson Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap receives Crescordia Award
Posted May 11, 2023
The City of Tucson Electric Vehicle Readiness Roadmap was honored by Arizona Forward in the Climate Action Solutions Category of the 2023 Environmental Excellence Awards.
Take the 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).