PURPOSE
Tucson Unified Development Code § 7A.1.1
in effect7A.1.1. PURPOSE
The purpose of the sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
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.
is to:
A. Accommodate the rights of individuals to freedom of speech, promote equity among businesses, and other typical sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
users, and enable the fair and consistent enforcement of sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
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.
;
B. Recognize the legitimate signage needs of businesses and other interests to communicate messages, provide identification, and enable wayfinding throughout the City
City
Same as City of Tucson.
for tourists and residents;
C. Ensure that signage contributes to the maintenance of an aesthetically pleasing visual environment by exercising reasonable regulations over type, size, number, appearance, and location;
D. Respect Tucson's unique natural environment of surrounding mountain ranges and dark night skies by regulating sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
illumination and height;
E. Protect property values by minimizing the possible adverse effect of signs
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
on nearby public and private property;
F. Promote public safety by ensuring that signs
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
are properly constructed and maintained to protect the general public from property damage and personal injury;
G. Facilitate traffic flow and safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists through enforcement of sight lines and other appropriate sign
Sign (7A)
Every advertising message, announcement, declaration, display, illustration, insignia, surface or space erected or maintained in a location outside any building and visible to the public for identification, advertising or promotion of the interest of any person, entity, product or service.
placement regulation; and,
H. Support retention of local businesses and further the economic 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.
goals of the City
City
Same as City of Tucson.
.
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/0-0-0-26013Fetched: 10/28/2026