DEFINITIONS - O

Tucson Unified Development Code § 11.4.16

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11.4.16. DEFINITIONS - O Oasis Allowance A certain percentage of the land area on 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. in which plants not listed on the Arizona Department of Water Resource’s Low Water Use/Drought Tolerant Plant List may be used and that is located where the oasis will return maximum benefit in terms of cooling, aesthetic pleasure, and exposure to people. Obsolete Sign Copy (7A) Any sign copy, excluding heritage landmark signs (HLS), that no longer correctly identifies or directs attention to an existing use or product available on the premises. Occupancy (7A) The purpose for which a building or part thereof is used or intended to be used. Off-Site Sign (7A) A sign not located on the premises of the use identified or advertised by the sign. Off-Street To be within property boundaries and not within a right-of-way Right-of-Way An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements. , such as 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. or alley Alley 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. . Off-Street Parking Any space provided for vehicular parking not within 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. right-of-way Right-of-Way An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements. . On-Site Sign (7A) A sign located on the same premises as the use identified or advertised by the sign. On-Street Parking The storage space for an automobile or other motorized vehicle that is located within 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. right-of-way Right-of-Way An area reserved for a public or private use, such as, but not limited to, street or alley rights-of-way and utility easements. . Opaque Opaque means that the material shall not transmit visible light. Open Space Open space is the aggregate of “natural undisturbed open space Natural Undisturbed Open Space An area of land that is unimproved and not occupied by structures or man-made impervious surfaces and includes environmentally significant features (as identified in the Environmental Resource Zone; Hillside Development Zone; and, Watercourse Amenities, Safety and Habitat zone), culturally significant features (features eligible for National Register status as identified during the cultural resource assessment process), or designated floodplains (except where channelized). (NUOS),” “natural open space Natural Open Space Any area of land, essentially unimproved and not occupied by structures or man-made impervious surfaces, except as permitted herein, that is set aside, dedicated, or reserved in perpetuity for public or private enjoyment as a preservation or conservation area. A pedestrian or non-motorized recreational trail may be located in a natural open space. Rights-of-way (including alleys) and utilities are allowed to cross when the impact of the crossing on the natural open space is minimized. ” and “functional open space Functional Open Space Open space that is a designed element of the development and has a functionally described and planned use as an active or passive recreational amenity for the direct benefit of the residents and guests of the development. Examples include: landscaped areas which provide visual relief, shade, screening, buffering, and other environmental amenities; nature trails; exercise trails; active recreation areas (e.g., playgrounds, baseball fields, multiuse areas); picnic areas and facilities; recreation areas and facilities (e.g., swimming pools, tennis courts; golf courses). .” Open Structure Any 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 is open on the three sides nearest 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 that does not obscure lines of sight above 30 inches or below six feet, measured from finish grade Finish Grade The final grade of the site that conforms to the approved plan. of pavement. Outdoor Recreation Facility An area designed for active recreation, whether publicly or privately owned, including, but not limited to baseball, soccer, football, golf, tennis, swimming pools, and race tracks of any sort. (Am. Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)

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/0-0-0-7956Fetched: 10/28/2026