STONE/SIXTH AREA (SSA)
Tucson Unified Development Code § 5.12.16
in effect5.12.16 STONE/SIXTH AREA (SSA)
Stone Sub-Area (STS)
The intent of the Stone Sub-Area is to promote higher density mixed use 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.
along the Stone corridors. Benefits of this 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.
include reduction in parking, zero lot lines and increases in allowable building heights
Building Height
Same as Structure Height.
Structure Height
The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height.
.
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Sixth Street Sub-Area (SSS)
The intent of the Sixth Street Sub-Area is to promote higher density mixed use 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.
along the 6th Avenue, 6th Street and 7th Avenue corridors. Benefits of this 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.
include reduction in parking, zero lot lines and increases in allowable 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.
density.
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FIGURE 5.12-SSA-A: MAP OF STONE/SIXTH AREA
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A. Stone Sub-Area (STS)
1. Standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Figure 5.12-SSA-A captures the boundaries of the SSA and the boundaries of the Stone Avenue Sub-Area. Stone Sub-Area zoning option standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
apply.
2. 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.
Placement
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.
placement and setback requirements in the STS are as shown in Figure 5.12-STS-A and Table 5.12-STS-1.
FIGURE 5.12-STS-A
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TABLE 5.12-STS-1
STONE AVENUE SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
BUILDINGBuilding 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. PLACEMENT STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Build to Line (Distance from Property Line) (1)
Primary StreetStreet 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. (Stone Ave.) (2) | 0-20 Ft. | A
Setback (Distance from Property Line)
Secondary StreetStreet 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. | Consistent with Prevailing | B
AlleyAlley Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties. Side | 0 Ft. | C
Side Yard | 0 Ft. | D
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. Build-to requirements apply to: 1) Stone Ave. frontage when building footprintBuilding Footprint The ground area within the outside edges of the exterior walls of a building at design grade. exceeds 25% of lot area.2. StreetStreet 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. side façades must be built to Build to Line at a minimum of 75% of the new buildingBuilding 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. frontage, to help define an urban streetStreet 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, where build-to requirements apply. Build to Line can range from 0-20' to be consistent with prevailing.
3. Building Heights
Building Height
Same as Structure Height.
Structure Height
The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height.
and Floor
Use Building height
Building Height
Same as Structure Height.
Structure Height
The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height.
and floor use requirements in the STS are as shown in Figure 5.12-STS-B, Figure 5.12-STS-C and Table 5.12-STS-2. Note: Figure 5.12-STS-B applies to the west side of Stone Avenue and Figure 5.12- STS-C applies to the east side of Stone Avenue.
FIGURE 5.12-STS-B
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FIGURE 5.12-STS-C
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TABLE 5.12-STS-2
STONE AVENUE SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
BUILDING HEIGHTBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
High-Rise Building HeightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. (1) | 6 Stories with a Max of 75 Ft. | J
Mid-Rise Building HeightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. (2) | 4 stories with a Max. of 50 Ft. | H
Low-Rise Building HeightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. (3) | 25 Ft. Max or 2 Stories | I
FLOOR USES
Ground Floor (4, 5, 6, 7) | Commercial Services or Retail Trade Uses that encourage streetStreet 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. level activity are preferred, but office or residential uses may be used if Commercial Services and Retail Trade Uses are not supported by market demand and contingent on new 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. meeting all other requirements of this table. |
Upper Floors | Residential or Services are preferred |
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. High-rise building heightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. is 6 stories or a maximum of 75 ft. (H).2. Mid-rise building heightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. is 4 stories with a maximum of 50 Ft. (I).3. Low-rise building heightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. is 25 Ft. or 2 stories (J).4. All new construction shall have scale-defining architectural elements or details at first two levels.5. A single plane of façade at the streetStreet 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. level may not be longer than 50 Ft. without architectural relief or articulation such as windows, trellises and arcades.6. StreetStreet 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. -Level Activity is achieved by providing a mix of commercial, retail, office and residential uses at streetStreet 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. level.
4. Lot Coverage, Open Space, Pedestrian Access
Lot coverage, open space and pedestrian access requirements in the STS are as shown in Figure 5.12-STS-D and Table 5.12-STS-3.
FIGURE 5.12-STS-D
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TABLE 5.12-STS-3
STONE AVENUE SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
LOT COVERAGE STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Maximum Lot Coverage (1) | 100% |
OPEN SPACE
Open Space at Multi-Unit Dwellings (2, 3, 4) | 30 Sq. Ft/DU or 20% of Lot Area (7) |
Open Space Non-Residential (2, 3, 4) | Min. of 20% of Lot Area |
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS (5)
Pedestrian Access to Open Space | Required | K
Main Entrance Location (6) | Primary Street (Stone Ave.) | L
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. Covered by impervious surfaces such as, but not limited to buildingsBuilding 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. , drives, or parking. 2. Usable open space does not need to be located on the ground - green roof or terrace is acceptable.3. Usable open space may be any combination of private and common space. 4. Parking may not be counted as open space.5. Adequate shade shall be provided for sidewalks and pedestrian pathways, using shade structuresStructure 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. or vegetation.6. Main entrance locations shall be directly accessed from a sidewalk along a streetStreet 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. rather than from a parking lot.7. Open space at multi-dwelling units is 30 Sq. Ft. per dwelling unit or 20% of lot area, whichever is greater.
5. 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.
Massing Standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
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.
massing standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
in the STS are as shown in Figure 5.12-STS-E and Table 5.12- STS-4.
FIGURE 5.12-STS-E
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TABLE 5.12-STS-4
STONE AVENUE SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
BUILDINGBuilding 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. MASSING STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Articulation
Maximum unbroken buildingBuilding 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. mass (1) | 50 Ft. Max. | M
View Corridors
Mid-Rise Façade (2) | 25% of Façade Min. | N
High-Rise Façade (3) | 150 Linear Ft. Unbroken Max. | O
Mid-Rise Height | 50 Ft. Max or 4 Stories | P
Build Reduction (High Rise)
Bulk Reduction Setback (4) | 12 Ft. Min. | R
Bulk Reduction Required Area | 50% of Façade Min. | Q
Bulk Reduction ZoneZone A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district. | Required above 4th Floor | S
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. Any buildingBuilding 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. over 50 Ft. wide must be broken down to read as a series of buildingsBuilding 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. no wider than 50 Ft. (M) and should include a variety of façades.2. To preserve view corridors, a minimum of 25% of the façade must be set aside as mid-rise (N), and the mid-rise façade may not exceed 4 stories or 50 Ft. (P) in height. On corner lots this requirement applies to one streetStreet 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. only.3. High-rise façades of more than 150 continuous linear feet (O) must be broken by a mid-rise façade (N) not to exceed 4 stories or 50 Ft. (P) in height as shown in Figure above.4. A step-back bulk reduction area a minimum of 12 ft. in depth (R) is required for at least 50% of the façade (Q). Bulk reduction is required above the fourth floor (S). See figures above.
B. Sixth Street Sub-Area (SSS)
1. Standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Figure 5.12-SSA-A captures the boundaries of the SSA and the boundaries of the Sixth Street Sub-Area. Sixth Street Sub-Area zoning option standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
apply.
2. 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.
Placement
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.
placement and setback requirements in the SSS are as shown in Figure 5.12-SSS-A and Table 5.12-SSS-1.
FIGURE 5.12-SSS-A
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TABLE 5.12-SSS-1
6TH STREET SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
BUILDINGBuilding 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. PLACEMENT STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Build to Line (Distance from Property Line)
6th Street (1, 2) | 0 Ft. | A
Setback (Distance from Property Line)
Secondary Street (6th or 7th Ave.) | 0 Ft. | B
5th Street | Consistent with Prevailing | C
AlleyAlley Alleys are public ways used for the placement of utilities, refuse collection, or similar public services, and under certain circumstances as provided in the UDC, access to individual properties. Side | 0 Ft. | D
Side Yard | 0 Ft. | E
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. Build-to line is defined as the line at which construction of a buildingBuilding 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. façade is to occur on a lot. A build-to line runs parallel to, and is measured from, streetStreet 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. front property lines and is established to create an even buildingBuilding 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. façade line on a streetStreet 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. . Build-to line applies to streetStreet 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 only (both primary and secondary streets at corner lots) and only applies when new building footprintBuilding Footprint The ground area within the outside edges of the exterior walls of a building at design grade. exceeds 25% of the site area. Where applicable 75% of new buildingBuilding 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. frontage must be located at or near the build-to line. Build-to requirements apply to: 1) 6th Street frontage when building footprintBuilding Footprint The ground area within the outside edges of the exterior walls of a building at design grade. exceeds 25% of lot area.2. StreetStreet 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. side façades must be built to Build to Line at a minimum of 75% of the new buildingBuilding 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. frontage, to help define an urban streetStreet 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, where build-to requirements apply.
3. Building Heights
Building Height
Same as Structure Height.
Structure Height
The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height.
, Floor Uses
Building height
Building Height
Same as Structure Height.
Structure Height
The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height.
and floor use requirements in the SSS are as shown in Figure 5.12-SSS-B, Figure 5.12-SSS-C and Table 5.12-SSS-2. Note: Figure 5.12-SSS-B applies typically throughout the Sixth Avenue Sub-Area except at specific blocks
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.
shown on Figure 5.12- SSS-C.
FIGURE 5.12-SSS-B
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FIGURE 5.12-SSS-C
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TABLE 5.12-SSS-2
6TH STREET SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
BUILDING HEIGHTBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
High-Rise Building HeightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. (1) | 75 Ft. Max or 6 Stories | H
Mid-Rise Building HeightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. (2) | 50 Ft. Max or 4 stories | I, G
Low-Rise Building HeightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. (3) | 25 Ft. Max or 2 Stories | J, F
FLOOR USES |
Ground Floor (4, 5, 6, 7) | Commercial Services and Retail Trade Uses that encourage streetStreet 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. level activity are preferred, but office or residential uses may be used if Commercial Services and Retail Trade Uses are not supported by market demand and contingent on new 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. meeting all other requirements of this table. |
Upper Floors | Residential or Services |
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. High-rise building heightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. is 75 ft. max., or 6 stories (H) for the remainder of the blockBlock 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. .2. Low-rise building heightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. is 25 Ft. or 2 stories (J) for the first 50 Ft. (F) from the setback (B). and 6th or 7th Ave. (G).3. Mid-rise building heightBuilding Height Same as Structure Height.Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. is 50 Ft. max., or 4 stories (I) for the first 50' (G) from 6th Street4. All new construction shall have scale-defining architectural elements or details at first two levels.5. A single plane of façade at the streetStreet 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. level may not be longer than 50 Ft. without architectural relief or articulation such as windows, trellises and arcades.6. StreetStreet 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. -level activity is achieved by providing a mix of commercial, retail, office and residential uses at streetStreet 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. level.7. First floor level to be differentiated in form from upper levels.
4. Lot Coverage, Open Space, Pedestrian Access
Lot coverage, open space and pedestrian access requirements in the SSS are as shown in Figure 5.12-SSS-D and Table 5.12-SSS-3.
FIGURE 5.12-SSS-D
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TABLE 5.12-SSS-3
6TH STREET SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
LOT COVERAGE STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Maximum Lot Coverage (1) | 100% |
OPEN SPACE |
Open Space at Multi-Unit Dwellings (2, 3, 4) | 30 Sq. Ft/DU or 20% of Lot Area (7) |
Open Space Non-Residential (2, 3, 4) | Min. of 20% of Lot Area |
PEDESTRIAN ACCESS (5) |
Pedestrian Access to Open Space | Required | K
Main Entrance Location (6) | Primary Street (Stone Ave.) | L
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. Covered by impervious surfaces such as, but not limited to buildingsBuilding 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. , drives, or parking.2. Usable open space does not need to be located on the ground - green roof or terrace is acceptable.3. Usable open space may be any combination of private and common space.4. Parking may not be counted as open space.5. Adequate shade shall be provided for sidewalks and pedestrian pathways, using shade structuresStructure 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. or vegetation.6. Main entrance locations shall be directly accessed from a sidewalk along a streetStreet 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. rather than from a parking lot.7. Open space at multi-dwelling units is 30 Sq. Ft. per dwelling unit or 20% of lot area, whichever is greater.
5. 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.
Massing Standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
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.
massing standards
Standards
Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
in the SSS are as shown in Figure 5.12-SSS-E and Table 5.12-SSS- 4.
FIGURE 5.12-SSS-E
[image omitted; see the official code]
TABLE 5.12-SSS-4
6TH STREET SUB-AREA STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
BUILDINGBuilding 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. MASSING STANDARDSStandards Design principles, criteria, and specifications that describe the manner in which development and related improvements are accomplished in order to obtain development approval.
Articulation
Maximum unbroken buildingBuilding 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. mass (1) | 50 Ft. Max. | M
View Corridors
Mid-Rise Façade (2) | 25% of Façade Min. | N
High-Rise Façade (3) | 150 Linear Ft. Unbroken Max. | O
Mid-Rise Height | 50 Ft. Max or 4 Stories | P
Build Reduction (High Rise)
Bulk Reduction Setback (4) | 12 Ft. Min. | R
Bulk Reduction Required Area | 50% of Façade Min. | Q
Bulk Reduction ZoneZone A specifically designated area within which uniform regulations govern the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and buildings. Examples include R-1 residential zone and overlay zones such as the Historic Preservation Zone. It is also referred to as a zoning district. | Required above 4th Floor | S
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS1. Any buildingBuilding 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. over 50 Ft. wide must be broken down to read as a series of buildingsBuilding 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. no wider than 50 Ft. (M) and should include a variety of façades.2. To preserve view corridors, a minimum of 25% of the façade must be set aside as mid-rise (N), and the mid-rise façade may not exceed 4 stories or 50 Ft. (P) in height. On corner lots this requirement applies to one streetStreet 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. only.3. High-rise façades of more than 150 continuous linear feet (O) must be broken by a mid-rise façade (N) not to exceed 4 stories or 50 Ft. (P) in height as shown in Figure above.4. A step-back bulk reduction area a minimum of 12 ft. in depth (R) is required for at least 50% of the façade (Q). Bulk reduction is required above the fourth floor (S). See figures above.
(Ord. 11246, 2/18/2015; Am. Ord. 11977, 12/20/2022)
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/0-0-0-23582Fetched: 10/28/2026