§ 7.6.10 — ADMINISTRATION

7.6.10. ADMINISTRATION

A. Design and Review Procedures The applicant for development Development Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas. approval is advised to schedule a presubmittal conference with the PDSD and Tucson Water Department staff with reference to specific design or review procedures. B. Review Procedures Landscape plans Landscape Plan A graphic representation of the development site indicating the location of all existing and proposed landscape improvements to be present on the site at the completion of the construction of the project. are reviewed in the same manner and concurrent with the applicable site plan Site Plan A drawing of a project site that provides detailed information that shows how a proposed project will be developed in compliance with City regulations and other applicable regulations as required by outside review agencies involved in development review. review required for development Development Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas. approval. Comments on the landscape plans Landscape Plan A graphic representation of the development site indicating the location of all existing and proposed landscape improvements to be present on the site at the completion of the construction of the project. and requests for corrections or resubmittals are made in conjunction with responses to the applicable tentative plat Plat A map of a subdivision. The term “plat” includes: A. Block Plat A map of a subdivision that consists of ten or fewer lots the size of which are in conformance with the applicable zoning requirements for lot size. B. Tentative Plat A graphic representation of a proposed subdivision, including supporting data, designed and prepared in accordance with the subdivision provisions of this Article, any other local applicable regulation, and state statute. A tentative plat is the same as a preliminary plat as defined in state statute. C. Final Plat A survey document suitable for recordation of all or part of a subdivision substantially conforming to an approved tentative plat, if a tentative plat is required, prepared in accordance with the subdivision provisions of this Article, any other local applicable regulation, and state statute. D. Recorded Plat A fully executed final plat, bearing all required signatures and certificates of approval, that has been recorded in the Pima County Recorder’s Office. , or site plan Site Plan A drawing of a project site that provides detailed information that shows how a proposed project will be developed in compliance with City regulations and other applicable regulations as required by outside review agencies involved in development review. . For development Development Any human alteration to the state of land, including its vegetation, soil, geology, or hydrology, for any residential, commercial, industrial, utility, or other use, such as, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, or grading of land, and structural improvements, e.g., buildings, walls, fences, signs, and vehicular use areas. located along Scenic Routes Scenic Route Any route designated as a Scenic Route in the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan. and Gateway Routes Gateway Route A street or parkway that is a heavily traveled entrance to and through the City, and is designated as a Gateway Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan map. These routes link major employment areas, shopping centers, and recreational areas used regularly by a large number of residents and visitors and present a visual impression of Tucson’s character. , the additional review procedures set forth in Section 5.3 and Section 5.5, respectively, apply. C. Site Site The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity. Inspection and Enforcement 1. Inspections All landscaping Landscaping An exterior improvement of a site in accordance with an approved landscape plan and approved landscape methods, materials, and maintenance. required by this section must be inspected by the PDSD prior to a final certificate of occupancy being issued by the City City Same as City of Tucson. or prior to the building Building A structure having a roof supported by columns, posts, or walls and intended for the shelter, housing, or enclosure of any person, entity, animal, process, equipment, goods, or materials of any kind or nature. being occupied. 2. Enforcement With the permission of the owner or tenant, City City Same as City of Tucson. staff may enter a site Site The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity. or any part of a site Site The land area consisting of a portion of a lot, an entire lot, or contiguous lots, not including dedicated public property, designated for development as a single entity. for the purpose of performing inspections to verify compliance with the standards of this section. D. Variances The Design Review Board (DRB) shall review all variance requests from the Landscaping Landscaping An exterior improvement of a site in accordance with an approved landscape plan and approved landscape methods, materials, and maintenance. and Screening Standards as provided in Section 2.2.6.C.5 and forward a recommendation in accordance with Section 2.2.6.B.6. (Am. Ord. 12219, 12/16/2025)