ISSUANCE
Tucson Unified Development Code § 7A.4.2
in effect7A.4.2. ISSUANCE
A. Review and Approval
The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Planning and Development Services Department. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the City
City
Same as City of Tucson.
to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. If the Planning and Development Services Department finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements 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.
and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the Administrative Manual have been paid, a permit shall be issued to the applicant. When the Planning and Development Services Department issues the permit where plans are required, the plans and specifications shall be endorsed in writing or stamped "APPROVED." Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Planning and Development Services Department, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
B. Retention of Plans
One set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the job 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.
at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Planning and Development Services Department.
C. Validity of Permit
The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation
Violation
Any improvements that are constructed or any use established on a property without zoning compliance or any improvements under construction that are not in compliance with plans approved for zoning or other City code compliance are considered a violation of this chapter. The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) shall enforce compliance with this chapter by suspending construction or through other available means until compliance is achieved.
of any of the provisions 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.
or of any other ordinance of this jurisdiction. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of these Codes shall be valid.
D. Expiration
1. Every permit issued by the Planning and Development Services Department under the provisions 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.
shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days
Days
Days of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. To apply days to a review schedule, the day of the event or act from which the designated period of time begins shall not be included. The last day of the designated period shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, in which event the period runs to the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. When a designated period of time is less than ten days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall not be included. Holidays are those recognized by the City of Tucson.
from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned
Abandoned (7A)
A sign structure that has ceased to be used to display or support a sign and regarding which the owner has manifested an intention to permanently cease the use of the sign structure.
for a period of 180 days
Days
Days of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. To apply days to a review schedule, the day of the event or act from which the designated period of time begins shall not be included. The last day of the designated period shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, in which event the period runs to the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. When a designated period of time is less than ten days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall not be included. Holidays are those recognized by the City of Tucson.
from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned
Abandoned (7A)
A sign structure that has ceased to be used to display or support a sign and regarding which the owner has manifested an intention to permanently cease the use of the sign structure.
for a period of 180 days
Days
Days of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. To apply days to a review schedule, the day of the event or act from which the designated period of time begins shall not be included. The last day of the designated period shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, in which event the period runs to the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. When a designated period of time is less than ten days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall not be included. Holidays are those recognized by the City of Tucson.
or more at any time after the work is commenced as evidenced by successive approved inspections. Before such work may be resumed, a new permit shall first be obtained, and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications of such work, and that suspension or abandonment
Abandonment
A process whereby easement interests are terminated by a legally recorded document.
has not exceeded one year. Where a permit has expired for more than one year, a new permit must be obtained at full fee.
2. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which to commence work under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The zoning administrator may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding180 days
Days
Days of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. To apply days to a review schedule, the day of the event or act from which the designated period of time begins shall not be included. The last day of the designated period shall be included, unless it is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, in which event the period runs to the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. When a designated period of time is less than ten days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays shall not be included. Holidays are those recognized by the City of Tucson.
upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once. Prior to extending the permit, the zoning administrator may require the plans to be re-examined and/or on-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.
inspections to be made, the cost of which will be paid by the applicant requesting the extension of the permit. The Planning and Development Services Department director
Director
The chief executive officer of a City department.
may condition an extension of a permit on compliance with any amendments to 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.
adopted after issuance of the initial permit.
E. Suspension or Revocation
The Planning and Development Services Department may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit under the provisions of the Tucson Code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation
Violation
Any improvements that are constructed or any use established on a property without zoning compliance or any improvements under construction that are not in compliance with plans approved for zoning or other City code compliance are considered a violation of this chapter. The Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) shall enforce compliance with this chapter by suspending construction or through other available means until compliance is achieved.
of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the Tucson 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/0-0-0-26051Fetched: 10/28/2026