DEFINITIONS - G

Tucson Unified Development Code § 11.4.8

in effect

11.4.8. DEFINITIONS - G Garage 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. enclosed Enclosed See Enclosure. Enclosure A structure that confines an area. The term “enclosed building” means a building enclosed with solid walls from floor to ceiling. Any wall penetrations, such as doors and windows, must include door or window fixtures that can solidly enclose the entire opening. with walls or doors on three or more sides used for the parking of one or more motor vehicles. Garden An area used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables in the ground, in containers, and in greenhouses. Gardens include aquaponic Aquaponics A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically, which in turn purify the water. Aquaponics is conducted in a constructed, automatic re-circulating system. and hydroponic Hydroponics Cultivation of plants in nutrient solution rather than in soil. systems. Gateway Route 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 parkway that is a heavily traveled entrance to and through the City City Same as City of Tucson. , and is designated as a Gateway Route on the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan The plan adopted by the Mayor and Council to implement the circulation element of the General Plan that identifies the general location and size of existing and proposed freeways, arterial and collector streets, future right-of-way lines, typical intersections, and Gateway and Scenic Routes. map. These routes link major employment areas, shopping centers, and recreational areas used regularly by a large number of residents and visitors and present a visual impression of Tucson’s character. General Aviation Aircraft Aircraft with a maximum gross weight of 12,500 pounds, excluding ultralight aircraft. General Plan A comprehensive declaration of purposes, policies, and programs to guide the growth 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. of the City City Same as City of Tucson. and its environs, addressing the following elements: land use Land Use A description of the existing or proposed occupancy or utilization of land that include the principal use and accessory uses. ; circulation; conservation and environmental planning; parks, recreation, open space Open Space Open space is the aggregate of “natural undisturbed open space (NUOS),” “natural open space” and “functional open space.” , and trails; public 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. , services, and facilities; cultural heritage; housing; conservation, rehabilitation, and redevelopment; safety; human resources; government; 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. ; community character and design; growth area and population; cost 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. ; and water resources. Glean(ing) The act of gathering grain or the like after the reapers or regular gatherers. Goat, Miniature Miniature goats refer to Nigerian Dwarf, African Pygmy or other breeds that do not exceed 70 pounds at full size. Governmental Any agency or department of the federal Federal Government of the United States of America. , state State Same as the State of Arizona. , county County Same as Pima County, Arizona. , or City City Same as City of Tucson. government. Grade The vertical location of the ground surface. Grading Any excavating, filling, or combination thereof. Greenhouse, Mechanical An enclosed structure (as by glass or plastic) used for the cultivation or protection of plants and uses mechanical systems to heat or cool the structure. For the purposes of determining perimeter yard requirements, greenhouses cooled solely by an evaporative cooler are considered passive greenhouses Greenhouse, Passive An enclosed structure (as by glass or plastic) used for the cultivation or protection of plants and does not use motorized heating or cooling systems. For the purposes of determining perimeter yard requirements, greenhouses cooled solely by an evaporative cooler are considered passive greenhouses. . Greenhouse, Passive An enclosed structure (as by glass or plastic) used for the cultivation or protection of plants and does not use motorized heating or cooling systems. For the purposes of determining perimeter yard requirements, greenhouses cooled solely by an evaporative cooler are considered passive greenhouses. Gross Floor Area The sum of the horizontal areas of all floors of all 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. , including accessory 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. on 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. , measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centerline Centerline A survey reference line designated for a street by the Tucson Department of Transportation Engineer and generally located parallel to the edges of the improved right-of-way. Centerlines for certain streets are depicted on street right-of-way/improvement plans and street setback line maps listed in and made a part of the Major Streets and Routes (MS&R) Plan. of walls separating two 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. and includes elevator shafts and the stairwells at each story. Gross floor area includes floor space with structural headroom of six feet and six inches or more used for mechanical equipment; penthouses; attic space; interior balconies; mezzanines; and service bays Service Bay A specific location on a site reserved for servicing a motor vehicle. Such location can be within an enclosed building or can be a designated area located outside a building. but does not include any interior space used for parking, loading, or loading space that is incidental Incidental Happening in connection with something more important; secondary or minor. to the principal use Principal Use The primary use to which the premises is devoted and the primary purpose for which the premises exist. . Ground-mounted Sign (7A) Signs affixed to the ground, placed on the ground, or attached to a perimeter wall or fence that face the street. Group Dwelling Within the Downtown Area 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. (IID) the term "group dwelling" means 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. that: A. meets the definition of "group dwelling" contained in Section 11.3.7.B; and, B. is greater than two stories or 25 feet in height Structure Height The vertical dimension of a structure measured from a specified point on the ground. For information on applying a height standards, refer to Section 6.4.4, Height. . (Am. Ord. 11246, 2/18/2015; 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/0-0-0-7793Fetched: 10/28/2026