REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Tucson Unified Development Code § 9.1.5
in effect9.1.5. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
Incidental
Incidental
Happening in connection with something more important; secondary or minor.
repairs and normal maintenance of nonconforming 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.
or structures
Nonconforming Structure or Lot
A structure or portion thereof that was lawfully erected or altered or a lot that was legally established that no longer complies with the specific land use standards of the Unified Development Code (UDC) applicable to the zoning category in which the building or structure or lot is located.
are permitted unless such repairs increase the extent of nonconformity or are otherwise expressly prohibited by the UDC
Unified Development Code (UDC)
Chapter 23B of the Tucson Code as adopted by the Mayor and Council establishing zoning regulations governing the use, placement, spacing, and size of land and structures within the corporate limits of the City. Such regulations are applied on individual properties through the use of zoning districts. The boundaries of these districts are depicted on the adopted City Zoning Maps. For the purposes of convenience and ease of use, the UDC is also published as a separate book from the Tucson Code.
. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prevent 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.
from being structurally strengthened or restored to a safe condition to conform to the City
City
Same as City of Tucson.
’s adopted 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.
or Fire Code.
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/0-0-0-6902Fetched: 10/28/2026