SUBSTITUTION WITH A USE WITHIN THE SAME LAND USE CLASS
Tucson Unified Development Code § 9.2.3
in effect9.2.3. SUBSTITUTION WITH A USE WITHIN THE SAME LAND USE CLASS
An existing nonconforming use
Nonconforming Use
An existing land use activity lawfully established and maintained which no longer complies with land use standards of the Unified Development Code (UDC) applicable to the zoning category in which the land use activity is located.
may be substituted with the same use or another use from the same Land Use
Land Use
A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses.
Class without affecting the nonconforming status of the use or 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.
on the property. The substitution may be approved in accordance with Section 3.3.3, PDSD Director
Director
The chief executive officer of a City department.
Approval Procedure, if the substitute use complies with Section 9.2.4.B, .C, and .D.
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/0-0-0-6922Fetched: 10/28/2026