DEFINITIONS - P

Tucson Unified Development Code § 11.4.17

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11.4.17. DEFINITIONS - P Parapet (7A) The portion of a wall that extends above the roofline. Parcel The same as “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. .” 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 Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. 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. . In a project Project A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. where a division of land is proposed, each proposed division is considered a 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. for the purpose of applying the requirements of the zoning ordinance. Parking Area 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. . Parking Area Access Lane Access Lane The area within a vehicular use area serving as a travel lane or the area providing access to a property. Unlike the Parking Area Access Lane, the Access Lane does not provide direct ingress and egress to individual parking spaces. (s) (PAAL) The area within a parking lot 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. serving as a travel lane Travel Lane The area within a paved roadway reserved for moving vehicular traffic. or lanes Travel Lane The area within a paved roadway reserved for moving vehicular traffic. , other than those in 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. , that provides direct ingress and egress Ingress/Egress The safe, unobstructed passage to and from the premises for use by vehicles, including refuse collection vehicles, fire vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. from individual parking spaces. Typical examples include shopping center 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. , apartment developments 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. using common parking, and other places in which the primary or sole purpose is to provide access to a parking area Parking Area 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. , as opposed to providing access directly to property. Parking Lane An area set aside at the edge of a paved roadway Roadway The paved portion of a street, excluding curbs. On an unpaved street, the roadway is the area set aside for motor vehicle traffic. for purposes of parking vehicles. 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. . Parking Lot Sign (7A) A wall or freestanding sign used to identify a parking facility. Parking Structure 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 for the parking of vehicles where parking is accommodated on one or more levels. 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 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. process and any tenants residing on such property; • The City City Same as City of Tucson. , including applicable Ward offices; or, • Any person Person Any individual as well as any firm, corporation, partnership, company, or any other form of multiple organization for the carrying on of business. , organization, group, or governmental Governmental Any agency or department of the federal, state, county, or City government. 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. Party of Record The applicant, all 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. who received notice of the application during a review process, all 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. who provided a written statement of an interest in the project Project A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. prior to the issuance of a decision, and all 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. who gave testimony at a public hearing. Passive Greenhouse See Greenhouse, Passive. Peak A point of maximum elevation. Peak Use Times The period(s) during which activity at any given use is highest. Peak use times are determined on a daily, weekly, or seasonal basis depending on the type of use. Pedestrian Circulation Path An exterior way of passage that is designed for pedestrian use and which may include general pedestrian areas, such as sidewalks Sidewalk A constructed pedestrian circulation path meeting, at a minimum, the specifications for construction listed in this code or the Technical Manual. , plazas, and courts. Pedestrian Distance A measurable distance between supportive land uses Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. (such as between residential uses and schools or residential uses and commercial uses) that encourage walking as part of a multi-modal strategy within a 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. . Perimeter Yard A setback Setback The distance from a set point and is frequently used interchangeably with the term “perimeter yard.” Setbacks may also pertain to drainage-related or other setbacks. area to separate 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. from adjacent Adjacent Two or more parcels 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. or lots 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. sharing a common boundary or separated by an 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. or other 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. 20 feet or less in width. Parcels 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. or lots 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. having only a common corner are considered adjacent. Within the Infill Incentive District District A zone that has zoning options to encourage transit-oriented development or has specific urban design standards within the City. Examples include the Rio Nuevo District, the Downtown Area Infill Incentive District. A “district” is also referred to as a zoning district. , Optional Zoning Sub-Districts, Areas and Sub-Areas, the term "adjacent" or "adjacency" means: A. Two or more parcels 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. or lots 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. sharing a common boundary or separated by an ally 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. or a local Local Street A street that primarily serves as access to a residence or other abutting property. or arterial street Arterial Street A street identified as an arterial or Interstate Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan. 30 feet or less in width. Parcels 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. or lots 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. having only a common corner are also considered adjacent. B. Where the 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. parcel is an interior 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. , adjacent lots 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. includes all residential lots 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. or 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. on either side of the 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. 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. , those lots 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. fronting on the same 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. in 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 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. 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. , and all those lots 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 the opposite side of that 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. (See Figure, "Interior 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. "); C. Where the 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. 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. is a corner 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. , the term "adjacent" includes all the residential corner lots 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. or developments 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. diagonally opposite the 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. 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. , fronting on the same two streets 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. in 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. , and on the opposite sides of those streets 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. as shown in the diagram below (See Figure, "Corner 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. "); D. Where the 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. 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. is adjacent to an HPZ, the term "adjacent" includes all lots 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. across 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 diagonally across from the 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. 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. . property or streets 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. . Permanent Sign (7A) A sign that is not a portable or temporary sign. Person Any individual as well as any firm, corporation, partnership, company, or any other form of multiple organization for the carrying on of business. Phased Development For purposes of consideration and approval of Protected Development Right Protected Development Right As provided in A.R.S. §9-1201, a protected development right is the right to undertake and complete the development and use of property under the terms and conditions of a protected development right plan, without compliance with subsequent changes in zoning regulations and development standards, except as provided by A.R.S. §9-1204. Plans, a Phased Development is a 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. that (a) consists of at least 40 acres Acre An area equal to 43,560 square feet. depicted on a single master subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. 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. for a residential 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. or (b) consists of at least 20 acres Acre An area equal to 43,560 square feet. depicted on a single master subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. 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 a nonresidential 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. or (c) is the subject of a newly adopted Planned Area Development (PAD) zone Zone 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. or (d) the Mayor and Council have identified as a phased 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. for purposes of protected development rights Protected Development Right As provided in A.R.S. §9-1201, a protected development right is the right to undertake and complete the development and use of property under the terms and conditions of a protected development right plan, without compliance with subsequent changes in zoning regulations and development standards, except as provided by A.R.S. §9-1204. . Phased Grading For grading Grading Any excavating, filling, or combination thereof. purposes requires separate/additional grading Grading Any excavating, filling, or combination thereof. permits where the project Project A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. is more than 35 acres Acre An area equal to 43,560 square feet. . Phased grading Grading Any excavating, filling, or combination thereof. may be required for any size of 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. where the City City Same as City of Tucson. determines, or the applicant proposes, that phasing is required due to design or safety-related issues for the project Project A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. that may be related to public access or construction activity. Pictograph (7A) A graphic, symbolic representation of a commonly recognized idea or item, excluding words or phrases. Example: a picture of a camera used to identify a photographic supply store. Plan Amendment A proposed change(s) to a plan previously adopted by Mayor and Council. Plans Review Subcommittee The same as the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee. Plant Community A biological grouping of vegetation frequently found under natural conditions due to their common soils, moisture, climate, and orientation requirements. Plant Inventory A numerical listing and assessment of the plants 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. that includes plant genus and species, size, health, age, form or 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. , and locational situation, such as soils and topography. Plat A map of a subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. . The term “plat” includes: A. Block Plat A map of a subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. that consists of ten or fewer lots 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. the size of which are in conformance Conformance To be in agreement with; to comply with. with the applicable zoning requirements for lot size Lot Size The area contained within a lot, including all easements on private property. . B. Tentative Plat A graphic representation of a proposed subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. , including supporting data, designed and prepared in accordance with the subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. provisions of this Article, any other local applicable regulation, and state State Same as the State of Arizona. statute. A tentative plat is the same as a preliminary plat as defined in state State Same as the State of Arizona. statute. C. Final Plat A survey document suitable for recordation of all or part of a subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. substantially conforming to an approved tentative plat, if a tentative plat is required, prepared in accordance with the subdivision Subdivision Any division of land, improved or unimproved, for the purpose of financing, sales, or lease, whether immediate or future, in one of four ways: A. Any property whose boundaries are fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into three or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; B. Any property whose boundaries are not fixed by a recorded plat which is divided into four or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; C. Any property that requires the development of a new street, which is divided into two or more lots, tracts, or parcels of land; or, D. Any condominium, cooperative, community apartment, townhouse, or similar project containing four or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon. provisions of this Article, any other local applicable regulation, and state State Same as the State of Arizona. 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. Pole Cover (7A) A cover that encloses or decorates a pole or other structural sign support. Political Election Sign (7A) A sign not permanently installed in the ground or attached to a building relating to the election of a person to a public office, or to a political party, or to a matter to be voted upon at an election called by a public body. Does not include political headquarters signage. Population Ratio Population ratio is a formula used to derive a relationship between a population or 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. count within a 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. and the square footage, acreage or number of facilities such as parks, fire stations, and related facilities required in the 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. . Portable Sign (7A) A sign that is capable of being moved and not designed to be permanently attached to a building or permanently anchored to the ground that is constructed of paper, cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, plywood, light plastic or other non-permanent similar materials. Premise (7A) A premise is all contiguous land used and occupied by a use or business. All buildings, parking, storage and service areas, and private roads or driveways that are an integral part of the use or business are considered part of the premise. Commercial shopping centers, office complexes, commercial or industrial subdivisions, or similar developments are a premise to the extent such lands are identified as a single site that may contain one or multiple development plans or packages. Preservation-in-Place No disturbance of one or more plants; 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. planning and design that retains existing plant genus and species in their current location, grade, and configuration and allows for their future health and growth. Prevailing Setback The most frequently occurring distances between 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. and 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 interior property lines Property Line The lot line that defines the legal exterior limits of a lot. in a Development Zone Development Zone As used in Section 5.8, “H” Historic Preservation Zone (HPZ), Section 5.10, Neighborhood Preservation Zone (NPZ), and, Section 5.11, Rio Nuevo District (RND), a certain designated area adjacent to the lot to be developed. Public and institutional structures within the development zone is not considered to be part of the development zone when evaluating proposed development on an adjacent property, except for public and institutional structures on or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. The development zone is determined as follows: (See Illustrations below.) • Where the subject lot is an interior lot, the development zone includes that lot, all lots on either side of that lot and fronting on the same street in the same block, and all those lots on the opposite side of that street, except such portions of the development zone that fall outside the boundary of the HPZ, NPZ, or the RND. • Where the subject lot is a corner lot, the development zone includes that lot, the corner lot diagonally opposite that lot, all lots fronting on the same two streets in the same block, and all lots on the opposite sides of those streets, except such portions of the development zone that fall outside the boundary of the HPZ, NPZ, or the RND. • Where the subject lot is located adjacent to a historic zone boundary, the development zone includes that lot, all lots located within the same block, and those lots facing the same street as the subject lot within one block in either direction, except such portions of the zone that fall outside the boundary of the HPZ, NPZ, or the RND. . Principal Use The primary use to which the premises is devoted and the primary purpose for which the premises exist. Private Road 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. not dedicated Dedicated The act of giving a gift or donation to another person or entity and that such gift or donation has been accepted. to the public. Private Street Access Ingress-egress Ingress/Egress The safe, unobstructed passage to and from the premises for use by vehicles, including refuse collection vehicles, fire vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. to 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. provided by an abutting Abutting Having a common boundary. Parcels or lots having only a common corner are not considered abutting. private 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. in which the owner of the 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. has a legal interest to assure perpetual use for access. Professional Inspection The inspection required by this code to be performed by the civil engineer, soils engineer or engineering geologist. Such inspections include those performed by a person Person Any individual as well as any firm, corporation, partnership, company, or any other form of multiple organization for the carrying on of business. supervised by such engineers or geologists and shall be sufficient to form an opinion relating to the conduct of the work. Project A 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. , consisting of one or more contiguous Contiguous Same as Abutting. Abutting Having a common boundary. Parcels or lots having only a common corner are not considered abutting. lots 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. , planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, 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. , parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. Project Completion Documentation Documents associated with the completion of a project Project A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. , and may include as-builts, substantial completion letters. Project Site In general application, the area of the project Project A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. . 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. may be any number of contiguous Contiguous Same as Abutting. Abutting Having a common boundary. Parcels or lots having only a common corner are not considered abutting. lots 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. , separated by no more than 600 feet, or it may be one 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. . As applicable in Section 5.6, Airport Airport Any area of land designed and set for the landing and taking off of aircraft. Environs Zone Zone 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. (AEZ), the land area designated 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. and managed as a single entity, exclusive of any abutting Abutting Having a common boundary. Parcels or lots having only a common corner are not considered abutting. public 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. . The project Project A development, consisting of one or more contiguous lots, planned and constructed to function as a single entity, utilizing common or shared facilities, structures, parking, and vehicular and pedestrian access. 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. utilizes common facilities such as parking, 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. , and vehicular and pedestrian access. Noncontiguous lots 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. shall, at a minimum, be connected by pedestrian facilities. Projecting Sign (7A) A sign, other than a wall sign, attached to a building or other structure and extending in whole or in part more than twelve inches beyond the surface of the portion of the building to which it is attached, beyond the building, or over the public right-of-way. Property Line The lot line Lot Lines The property lines bounding a lot. that defines the legal exterior limits of a 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. . Property Owner’s Association A legal entity established for the purpose of owning and maintaining commonly held private real property. Proportion The relationship between the width and height of 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. ’s front facade, windows, and doors. Protected Development Right As provided in A.R.S. §9-1201, a protected 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. right is the right to undertake and complete the 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. and use of property under the terms and conditions of a protected 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. right plan, without compliance with subsequent changes in zoning regulations and 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. standards, except as provided by A.R.S. §9-1204. Protected Native Plants Plant genus and species of a minimum size with special status per the Protected Native Plant List in Section 5-02.0.0 of the Technical Standards Manual. Protected Peak A peak identified by the Mayor and Council to be visually significant and important to the image and economy of the City City Same as City of Tucson. . These peaks Peak A point of maximum elevation. are shown on the Hillside Development Zone Zone 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. (HDZ) Maps. Protected Peak Setback Area The 300 foot distance, measured horizontally in all directions from a protected peak Protected Peak A peak identified by the Mayor and Council to be visually significant and important to the image and economy of the City. These peaks are shown on the Hillside Development Zone (HDZ) Maps. . Protected Ridge A ridge Ridge When used in relation to natural terrain, a relatively narrow elevation that is prominent on account of the steep angle at which it rises; an elongated crest or series of crests, with or without peaks, significantly higher than the adjoining ground. identified to be visually significant and important to the image and economy of the City City Same as City of Tucson. . These ridges are shown on the Hillside Development Zone Zone 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. (HDZ) Maps. Protected Ridge Setback Area The 300 foot distance, measured horizontally in all directions from the line of a protected ridge Protected Ridge A ridge identified to be visually significant and important to the image and economy of the City. These ridges are shown on the Hillside Development Zone (HDZ) Maps. . Protected Riparian Area Restricted area as defined in Section X and includes overlapping floodplain and riparian Riparian Land adjacent to or within washes and drainageways that is occupied by biotic communities differing in species composition and/or density from surrounding upland due to an increase in moisture and different soil conditions. areas. Provider See Section 11.4.24, Wireless Communication Provider. Public Accommodation All public places of entertainment, amusement, or recreation; all public places at which food or beverages are sold for consumption on the premises; all public places that are conducted for the lodging of transients or for the benefit, use, or accommodation of those seeking health or recreation; and all establishments that cater or offer their services, facilities, or goods to, or solicit patronage from, the members of the general public. Any residential house or residence in which less than five rooms are rented is not a place of public accommodation. Public Area The area within a publicly-owned property, such as, but not limited to, 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. 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. , or the area within a public accommodations Public Accommodation All public places of entertainment, amusement, or recreation; all public places at which food or beverages are sold for consumption on the premises; all public places that are conducted for the lodging of transients or for the benefit, use, or accommodation of those seeking health or recreation; and all establishments that cater or offer their services, facilities, or goods to, or solicit patronage from, the members of the general public. Any residential house or residence in which less than five rooms are rented is not a place of public accommodation. land use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. set aside for use by the general public, such as, but not limited to, the dining, waiting, or rest room areas in a restaurant. Public Assembly 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 intended, designed, or used in whole or in part by the general public, for such purposes as, but not limited to, deliberation, worship, entertainment, education, amusement, drinking, or dining. For the purposes of this definition, the term general public does not include those 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. who are employed full or part time at the project site Project Site In general application, the area of the project. A site may be any number of contiguous lots, separated by no more than 600 feet, or it may be one lot. As applicable in Section 5.6, Airport Environs Zone (AEZ), the land area designated for development and managed as a single entity, exclusive of any abutting public right-of-way. The project site utilizes common facilities such as parking, structures, and vehicular and pedestrian access. Noncontiguous lots shall, at a minimum, be connected by pedestrian facilities. ; those 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. who, on a temporary basis, provide or deliver goods or services to the project site Project Site In general application, the area of the project. A site may be any number of contiguous lots, separated by no more than 600 feet, or it may be one lot. As applicable in Section 5.6, Airport Environs Zone (AEZ), the land area designated for development and managed as a single entity, exclusive of any abutting public right-of-way. The project site utilizes common facilities such as parking, structures, and vehicular and pedestrian access. Noncontiguous lots shall, at a minimum, be connected by pedestrian facilities. ; or any other 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. engaged in similar activities at the project site Project Site In general application, the area of the project. A site may be any number of contiguous lots, separated by no more than 600 feet, or it may be one lot. As applicable in Section 5.6, Airport Environs Zone (AEZ), the land area designated for development and managed as a single entity, exclusive of any abutting public right-of-way. The project site utilizes common facilities such as parking, structures, and vehicular and pedestrian access. Noncontiguous lots shall, at a minimum, be connected by pedestrian facilities. . Public Entrance An entryway into 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. intended for direct public access from a vehicle use area or sidewalk Sidewalk A constructed pedestrian circulation path meeting, at a minimum, the specifications for construction listed in this code or the Technical Manual. . Public Open Space Open space Open Space Open space is the aggregate of “natural undisturbed open space (NUOS),” “natural open space” and “functional open space.” owned by a public agency, such as the City of Tucson Department of Parks and Recreation, and maintained by it for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Public Preserve Saguaro National Park (Rincon Mountain District and Tucson Mountain District); Tucson Mountain Park; and Coronado National Forest. Public Street Access Ingress-egress Ingress/Egress The safe, unobstructed passage to and from the premises for use by vehicles, including refuse collection vehicles, fire vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. to 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. provided by an abutting Abutting Having a common boundary. Parcels or lots having only a common corner are not considered abutting. public 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. in which the owner of the 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. has a legal interest to assure perpetual use for access. (Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015; Am. Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017)

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/0-0-0-7973Fetched: 10/28/2026