COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE GROUP

Tucson Unified Development Code § 11.3.4

in effect

11.3.4. COMMERCIAL SERVICES USE GROUP The Commercial Services Use Group includes Land Use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. Classes that permit facilities for the buying or selling of commodities or services, such as consulting, technical, transportation, and repair services. The following Land Use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. Classes, Land Use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. Types, and examples comprise the Commercial Services Use Group. A. Administrative and Professional Office Provides administrative, consulting, management, and professional services to businesses and individuals. Typical uses include legal services, real estate firms, travel agencies, security and commodity brokers, and employment services. B. Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. Service (Bar) The retail sale of alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. , such as beer, wine, and liquor, for consumption on the premises. Typical uses include cocktail lounges, taverns, and bars. Refer to the definition of Food Service to differentiate between an Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. Service use (bar) that serves food and a Food Service use (restaurant) which serves alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. . 1. Bar, Large A bar that encompasses 18,000 square feet or more of total area, including 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. and any outside areas providing service to the public, such as outdoor seating and recreation areas. C. Animal Animal Any fowl, reptile, insect, amphibian or mammal, except human beings. Service The boarding, training, or grooming of animals Animal Any fowl, reptile, insect, amphibian or mammal, except human beings. , including short-term medical treatment. Typical uses include boarding kennels, dog training services, pet grooming shops, and veterinary clinics. D. Artisan Artisan One who practices an art or one trained to manual dexterity or skill in a trade. Residence 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. or portion of 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. used as both a residential dwelling for an artist and any artistic nonresidential use permitted in the zoning district Zoning District Designated areas that are zones and/or districts. In a Planned Community District (PCD), a zoning district is an area within a Development Area (DA) comparable to a zoning district established by the UDC, containing one or more land uses and for which the Development Guidelines and Standards in the Master Development Plan (MDP) may be established as provided in Section 2-05.3.2.A.4 of the Administrative Manual. in which the unit is located. The residential use and the artistic nonresidential use must be conducted by the same artist. The dwelling unit Dwelling Unit A building or portion of a building that is designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as living quarters exclusively for a single household, which includes one or more rooms, with sleeping and sanitary facilities and one enclosed kitchen. One accessory cooking facility per dwelling unit is permitted. may not be separately leased. E. Automotive - Service and Repair Servicing and repairing automobiles, motorcycles, or utility vehicles, such as pickup trucks and vans generally used as personal vehicles. 1. Automotive - Minor Service and Repair Minor maintenance that involves operations that do not create excessive noise, such as auto washing, lubrication, and oil changing. 2. Automotive - Major Service and Repair Major maintenance or repair services. Typical uses include muffler, brake, tune-up, stereo, alarm, air conditioning, and tire installation shops; general repair shops; service departments of dealerships; and automotive engine and transmission rebuilders. 3. Automotive Washing - Full Service An establishment where personnel are used to wash, dry, polish, or vacuum an automobile. 4. Automotive Washing - Self Service An establishment where the washing, drying, polishing, or vacuuming of an automobile is done by the driver or the occupant. F. Billboard An off-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. sign relating to a business, activity, use, or service conducted off 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 a product not sold on 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. . G. 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. and Grounds Maintenance Provides maintenance or custodial services for buildings 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. and properties. Typical uses include janitorial, landscaping Landscaping An exterior improvement of a site in accordance with an approved landscape plan and approved landscape methods, materials, and maintenance. , carpet cleaning, and window cleaning services. H. Commercial Recreation A commercial establishment for use by the general public or a private club for members only used for participatory recreational activities. Spectator events at a Commercial Recreation use are incidental Incidental Happening in connection with something more important; secondary or minor. . Typical uses include athletic clubs, gymnasiums, tennis courts, and indoor shooting ranges. I. Communications The general transmission or reception of signals as specifically regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the transfer of verbal or visual information in an analog or digital mode. Typical uses include radio and television broadcasting stations and telecommunication service centers. 1. Communication, Wireless A commercial system designed and operated for the transmission and reception of signals to and from multiple transmitter locations to multiple reception locations. Typical uses include cellular telephone, personal communication service (PCS), enhanced specialized mobile radio (ESMR), and paging services. J. Construction Service Provides construction activity to be performed at a construction 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. and may include related work being performed on shop premises. Typical uses include construction companies, carpentry services, and plumbing services. K. Day Care A use providing care, supervision, planned activities, or guidance on a regular basis for periods of less than 24 hours for persons Person Any individual as well as any firm, corporation, partnership, company, or any other form of multiple organization for the carrying on of business. not related to the operator. This includes adult day care and child care. 1. Adult Day Care A Day Care for elderly or disabled adults. 2. Child Care A Day Care for children 14 years old or younger who are not related to the operator. Typical uses include child care centers, preschools, nursery schools, and before- and after-school programs. L. Entertainment A spectator use for the presentation of the performing arts, including indoor motion picture theaters, theaters for live performances, or indoor and outdoor concert halls. 1. Large Dance Hall A use that is 18,000 square feet or more of total area, including 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. and any outside areas providing service to the public, such as outdoor seating and recreation areas, that has a dance floor(s) that is over 25% of the area. Dance halls less than 18,000 square feet of total area are governed by the 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. applicable to the Entertainment Use and not those applicable to Large Dance Halls. M. Financial Service The management or exchange of money and assets, or other fiduciary services. Typical uses include banks, credit unions, and savings and loan associations, and non-chartered financial institutions Non-Chartered Financial Institution A use, other than state or federally chartered bank, credit union, mortgage lender or savings and loan association, that offers deferred presentment services as defined in A.R.S. § 6-1251(3) or check cashing services and loans for payment of a percentage fee. Specifically included are check cashing businesses that charge a percentage fee for cashing a check or negotiable instrument, payday loan businesses that make loans upon assignment of wages received and auto title lenders who offer a short-term loan with a car title as a means to secure the loan. , such as check cashing and payday loan businesses. N. Food Service The preparation and sale of food primarily for consumption as a meal Meal For the purposes of applying Section 4.9.4.V, a “meal” means the usual assortment of foods commonly ordered at a restaurant at various hours of the day. on or off premises. Typical uses include restaurants, coffee shops, cafeterias, and fast food establishments. To differentiate between a Food Service use (restaurant) that serves alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. and an Alcoholic Beverage Alcoholic Beverage Alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer and malt liquor, malt beverage, absinthe or compound or mixture of any of them, or of any of them with any other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, and any liquid mixture of preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, or beverages containing more than 0.5% of alcohol by volume. Service use (bar) that serves food, refer to the definition of restaurant. 1. Food Court A unified establishment which serves food and beverages for consumption on or off the premises from multiple eateries or vendors. Food Courts may be developed to include any combination of indoor or outdoor operations. A commercial kitchen Kitchen A room within a building containing facilities for the storage, cooking, and preparation of food, specifically a sink, refrigerator, stove, and an oven. , exclusively for use by the vendors on location at the food court, is permitted provided it meets all applicable state and local health and safety standards, as well as all relevant requirements of the UDC. 2. Restaurant A commercial establishment in which the principal use Principal Use The primary use to which the premises is devoted and the primary purpose for which the premises exist. is the preparation and sale of food and beverages. A restaurant by any other name, such as, but not limited to, coffee shop, cafeteria, fast food restaurant, or diner, is regulated as a restaurant. 3. Soup Kitchen A Food Service use that provides free meals Meal For the purposes of applying Section 4.9.4.V, a “meal” means the usual assortment of foods commonly ordered at a restaurant at various hours of the day. for consumption on or off 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. . O. Funeral Service The preparation of the dead for interment or cremation and the holding of funeral services. This category includes funeral homes, undertaking establishments, and crematories. P. Medical Service - Extended Health Care Provides lodging, meals Meal For the purposes of applying Section 4.9.4.V, a “meal” means the usual assortment of foods commonly ordered at a restaurant at various hours of the day. , treatment, or personal care on a long-term basis to individuals who, by reason of advanced age, chronic illness, or infirmity, are unable to care for themselves. Typical uses include nursing homes and hospices. Q. Medical Service - Major Provides inpatient medical care which may also include outpatient service as an ancillary activity. Typical uses include hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, and detoxification centers. R. Medical Service - Outpatient Provides outpatient physical or mental health services. Services may be of a preventive, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or counseling nature. Typical uses include medical and dental offices, health clinics, counseling services, and emergency care centers. 1. Blood Donor Center A Medical Service that engages in the business or activity of receiving or taking plasma, blood, or any component thereof from human donors. S. Parking 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. where the principal use Principal Use The primary use to which the premises is devoted and the primary purpose for which the premises exist. is for the off-street parking Off-Street Parking Any space provided for vehicular parking not within the street right-of-way. of motor vehicles, whether for compensation, free, or as accommodation to clients or customers. Typical uses include parking garages Garage A building enclosed with walls or doors on three or more sides used for the parking of one or more motor vehicles. and parking lots Parking Lot Same as 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. for residential or commercial purposes. T. Personal Service Provides personal care or appearance services to an individual or provides the cleaning or repair of personal effects. Typical uses include barber and beauty shops, tailors, nail salons, shoe repair shops, dry cleaning collection agencies, laundromats, massage establishments, nail salons, and reducing salons. U. Research and Product 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. The conducting of research of a commercial, industrial, or scientific nature, including analytic, diagnostic, processing, and other types of laboratory services. Typical uses include assaying, commercial testing, and engineering laboratories. V. Smoke Shop Any establishment in which the area used for sales or display of tobacco products consists of fifteen (15) percent or more of the total sales area of the space. 1. Tobacco Product a. Any product made or derived from tobacco or that contains nicotine and is intended for human consumption or is likely to be consumed, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, or ingested by any other means, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, shisha, snuff, snus, and liquid nicotine solution; and b. Any component, accessory, instrument, or paraphernalia that is used in the consumption of a tobacco product or that is solely designed for the smoking or ingesting of tobacco or shisha, including a hookah, water pipe, filter, rolling papers, pipe, or electronic smoking device; except that: c. The term "tobacco product" does not include drugs, devices, or combination products, as those terms are defined in the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, that are authorized for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration. W. Technical Service Service of a technical nature provided to businesses and individuals. Typical uses include printing establishments, blueprint companies, photocopy companies, commercial art studios, recording studios, and computer access centers. X. Trade Service and Repair, Major The maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of heavy equipment, machinery, large trucks, buses, or other similar vehicles and their component parts. The fabrication of parts and products on an individual basis is permitted. Typical uses include farm machinery repair services, body work and painting of automobiles and similar vehicles, and welding shops. Y. Trade Service and Repair, Minor The service or repair of appliances and other similar utility items for business or personal use. Typical uses include appliance repair, jewelry repair, reupholstery, locksmith, burglar alarm repair, and stereo and television repair shops. Z. Transportation Service, Air Carrier Involves the landing or taking off of aircraft and may provide for passenger and freight transportation by air. The use may include associated terminal and service facilities. Aircraft include airplanes, helicopters, gliders, dirigibles, blimps, and ultralights. The facilities may be for commercial or recreational use. Typical uses include private and public airports Airport Any area of land designed and set for the landing and taking off of aircraft. , heliports and helipads, gliderports, and ultralight fields. 1. Airport Airport Any area of land designed and set for the landing and taking off of aircraft. Authority Provides for aeronautical and multiple associated uses conducted under the direction and control of a statutorily created airport Airport Any area of land designed and set for the landing and taking off of aircraft. authority, such as pursuant to A.R.S. § 28-8423; 28-8424, at a facility not less than 2,000 acres in size located within an adopted airport Airport Any area of land designed and set for the landing and taking off of aircraft. environs overlay or a designated planning area shown in a master plan adopted by the airport Airport Any area of land designed and set for the landing and taking off of aircraft. authority's board of directors. 2. Ultralight Airpark An airport Airport Any area of land designed and set for the landing and taking off of aircraft. used by the general public or an ultralight flying club for ultralight aircraft operation. AA. Transportation Service, Land Carrier Provides local or regional passenger or freight transportation by bus, rail, vehicle, or truck with terminal and service facilities. Typical uses include bus stations, trucking companies, and taxicab services. BB. Travelers’ Accommodation, Campsite Provides overnight accommodation for recreational vehicles or tents on a temporary basis. Typical uses include recreational vehicle Recreational Vehicle (R.V.) A unit designed to provide travelers’ accommodations built into, as an integral part of, or attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis or drawn by a motor vehicle. The unit contains permanently installed independent support systems that provide at least four of the following facilities: cooking, refrigerator or ice box, self-contained toilet, heating, air conditioning, a portable water supply system including a faucet and sink, a separate 110-125 volt electrical power supply, or an LP gas supply. parks. 1. Recreational Vehicle Recreational Vehicle (R.V.) A unit designed to provide travelers’ accommodations built into, as an integral part of, or attached to a self-propelled motor vehicle chassis or drawn by a motor vehicle. The unit contains permanently installed independent support systems that provide at least four of the following facilities: cooking, refrigerator or ice box, self-contained toilet, heating, air conditioning, a portable water supply system including a faucet and sink, a separate 110-125 volt electrical power supply, or an LP gas supply. (R.V.) Park A parcel Parcel The same as “lot.” The term “parcel” is generally listed to describe a piece of property recorded as a division of land by a metes and bounds description and may or may not be a part of a subdivision plat. In a project where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a lot for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance. of land under single ownership, where one or more spaces are rented, leased, or held out for rent or lease to persons Person Any individual as well as any firm, corporation, partnership, company, or any other form of multiple organization for the carrying on of business. for occupancy of recreational vehicles. CC. Travelers’ Accommodation, Lodging Provides rooms for the temporary lodging of travelers. Typical uses include bed and breakfast inns, hotels, motels, inns, resorts, and guest ranches. (Am. Ord. 11171, 5/20/2014; Am. Ord. 11577, 8/8/2018; Am. Ord. 12057, 11/14/2023; Am. Ord. 12060, 11/28/2023)

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/0-0-0-7245Fetched: 10/28/2026