DEFINITIONS - E

Tucson Unified Development Code § 11.4.6

in effect

11.4.6. DEFINITIONS - E Earth Material Any rock, natural soil, fill Fill A deposit of earth material placed by artificial means. , or any combination thereof. Electric Vehicle (EV) Capable A parking space within 6 feet of the termination (in a listed cabinet, box, or other enclosure) of a listed electrical conduit to accommodate a future individual branch circuit originating at the main service or subpanel. The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall provide capacity to accommodate a 40-ampere minimum 208-volt or 240-volt dedicated branch circuit. The ampere and volt minimums described above can be modified with administrative approval to allow for advances in industry standards. The conduit shall be installed so that minimal removal of materials is necessary to complete a future installation. Electric Vehicle (EV) Installed A designated parking space within 6 feet of an installed networked or non-networked charging station. Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready A parking space within 6 feet of a suitable circuit termination point, such as a NEMA 14-50R receptacle or EVSE with installed 40-ampere minimum 208-volt or 240-volt dedicated single phase branch circuit for servicing EVSE. The ampere and volt minimums described above can be modified with administrative approval to allow for advances in industry standards. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors, and electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of transferring energy between the premises wiring and an electric vehicle. Enclosed See Enclosure. Enclosure A structure Structure A physical element constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to another physical element having a fixed location at, below, or above grade. Structures include such elements as, but are not limited to, buildings, paved areas, walls, fences, posts, and patios. that confines an area. The term “enclosed 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. ” means a 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. enclosed with solid walls from floor to ceiling. Any wall penetrations, such as doors and windows, must include door or window fixtures that can solidly enclose the entire opening. Environmental Resource Report Exhibits, maps, and written narrative that document the following: • The portion of the property within the resource corridor Resource Corridor An area running approximately parallel to the sides and banks of designated washes defined and characterized by the location of critical riparian habitat associated with the wash, plus an area of 150 feet from the edge of the critical riparian habitat on each side of the wash. ; • The critical riparian habitat Critical Riparian Habitat Areas Areas as shown on the Critical and Sensitive Wildlife Habitats Map that contain: • Major segments of riparian habitat extending from public preserves; • Major segments of riparian habitat not extending directly from a public preserve but containing a high density and diversity of plant and animal species; • Deciduous riparian woodlands; • Mesquite bosques; • Lakes, ponds, or wetlands; • Palo Verde-Saguaro communities; or • Ironwood plant communities; and • Are found within the Resource Corridor. within the corridor; • The location of wildlife habitat classes that may be found within the corridor as defined by the Critical and Sensitive Wildlife Habitats Map and Report; • Any endangered species typically found within the corridor; • The location of the resource corridor Resource Corridor An area running approximately parallel to the sides and banks of designated washes defined and characterized by the location of critical riparian habitat associated with the wash, plus an area of 150 feet from the edge of the critical riparian habitat on each side of the wash. ; and, • Other information, such as narratives, conclusions, and recommendations. Erosion The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of air, water, ice, or other disturbances. Escrow A fund or deposit established by the responsible party Party As applicable to a public review process, means any of the following: • Applicant; • All owners of record of property within the property owners notification area specified by the applicable development process and any tenants residing on such property; • The City, including applicable Ward offices; or, • Any person, organization, group, or governmental entity which demonstrates to the hearing body a substantial interest in the matter before it or receives a particular and direct impact which is distinguishable from the effects or impacts upon the general public. , Depositor; held in trust by a third party Party As applicable to a public review process, means any of the following: • Applicant; • All owners of record of property within the property owners notification area specified by the applicable development process and any tenants residing on such property; • The City, including applicable Ward offices; or, • Any person, organization, group, or governmental entity which demonstrates to the hearing body a substantial interest in the matter before it or receives a particular and direct impact which is distinguishable from the effects or impacts upon the general public. Escrow Agent; and disbursed to the City of Tucson, Beneficiary; for the fulfillment of those improvements Improvements Any on-site or off-site improvements, such as, but not limited to, refuse container enclosures, streets, sidewalks, sewer, water, and electric utility installations, drainage and flood control facilities, monuments or other similar facilities or developments for which the City of Tucson may ultimately assume responsibility for maintenance and operation, or landscaping, screening, or other site improvements required by the Tucson Unified Development Code (UDC) or other appropriate City code. as described in the Escrow Agreement. Established Area An area where 50% or more of the linear street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. frontage Frontage The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way. of all property, excluding alleys and drainageways, located on the same side of the street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. and within the same block Block A unit of land bounded by streets or by a combination of streets and public lands, railroad rights-of-way, watercourses, or other barriers to the continuity of the unit of land. A block may be comprised of one or more lots. A block made up of one lot may also be referred to as a lot or parcel. as the proposed 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. is occupied by principal structures Structure A physical element constructed or erected with a fixed location on the ground or attached to another physical element having a fixed location at, below, or above grade. Structures include such elements as, but are not limited to, buildings, paved areas, walls, fences, posts, and patios. that conform to the minimum street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. perimeter yard Perimeter Yard A setback area to separate buildings from adjacent property or streets. required by Section 6.4.5.C, Street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. Perimeter Yard Perimeter Yard A setback area to separate buildings from adjacent property or streets. , for the applicable zoning classification or street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. frontage Frontage The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way. . Established Area Setback A term used to describe the required building setback Building Setback See perimeter yard. Perimeter Yard A setback area to separate buildings from adjacent property or streets. from a street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. applicable as follows. 1. When street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. frontage Frontage The length of a lot line that abuts a street right-of-way. of the property is on a street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. other than one designated a major street Street Any permanent public or private right-of-way, other than an alley, access lane, or parking area access lane, set aside to accommodate vehicular travel lanes, parking lanes, bike lanes, pedestrian facilities, utility areas, and other such design features, whether designated as a street, drive, highway, thoroughfare, road, boulevard, avenue, lane, or place. or route by the adopted Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan The plan adopted by the Mayor and Council to implement the circulation element of the General Plan that identifies the general location and size of existing and proposed freeways, arterial and collector streets, future right-of-way lines, typical intersections, and Gateway and Scenic Routes. ; and, 2. Where an established area Established Area An area where 50% or more of the linear street frontage of all property, excluding alleys and drainageways, located on the same side of the street and within the same block as the proposed development is occupied by principal structures that conform to the minimum street perimeter yard required by Section 6.4.5.C, Street Perimeter Yard, for the applicable zoning classification or street frontage. exists. Examiner Same as Zoning Examiner. See Section 2.2.4. Excavation The mechanical removal of earth material Earth Material Any rock, natural soil, fill, or any combination thereof. . Existing Grade The grade prior to grading Grading Any excavating, filling, or combination thereof. . Expansion of Land Use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. An increase in land use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. , lot Lot A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street. area, floor area Floor Area Same as Gross Floor Area. Gross Floor Area The sum of the horizontal areas of all floors of all buildings, including accessory buildings on a lot, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two buildings and includes elevator shafts and the stairwells at each story. Gross floor area includes floor space with structural headroom of six feet and six inches or more used for mechanical equipment; penthouses; attic space; interior balconies; mezzanines; and service bays but does not include any interior space used for parking, loading, or loading space that is incidental to the principal use. , or vehicular use area Vehicular Use Area Any area of a site or structure used for the movement, parking, or standing of motor vehicles. The vehicular use area includes access drives, maneuvering areas, refuse collection locations, loading spaces, and any landscaping and screening within ten feet of these areas. , except as follows. For purposes of determining compliance with the motor vehicle and bicycle Bicycle A nonmotorized device propelled only by human power having two or three wheels, any of which is more than 16 inches in diameter. parking requirements, an increase in floor area Floor Area Same as Gross Floor Area. Gross Floor Area The sum of the horizontal areas of all floors of all buildings, including accessory buildings on a lot, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two buildings and includes elevator shafts and the stairwells at each story. Gross floor area includes floor space with structural headroom of six feet and six inches or more used for mechanical equipment; penthouses; attic space; interior balconies; mezzanines; and service bays but does not include any interior space used for parking, loading, or loading space that is incidental to the principal use. only is considered an expansion of land use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. . Exposed Cut A cut that, upon completion of the improvement necessitating the cut, remains visible from beyond the boundaries of the 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 lot Lot A tract of land bounded on all sides by property lines, of sufficient size to meet minimum zoning standards, with legal access to a public street. on which the cut is located. (Am. Ord. 11953, 8/23/2022)

Source: City of Tucson, Tucson Code (Charter and General Ordinances) and Unified Development Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az_udc/0-0-0-7729Fetched: 10/28/2026