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A request for a variance from the 300-foot
from a
or
as provided for in Section 5.2.6, Natural Areas, shall meet, in addition to the findings required for a variance, the following conditions. Consideration shall be in accordance with Sections 3.10.1 and 3.10.3, Board of Adjustment Variance Procedure.
A. The proposed
is for a single-
residence;
B. The only area to be graded within the
and
is for a
pad and access to the
;
C. The visible external portion of the
or , except for doors, windows, and mechanical equipment, shall be constructed of materials that will blend with the predominant natural colors found on the
or
;
D. The highest portion of the is no higher than the elevation of the
or
;
E. No more than six feet of the external portion of the is exposed, except at points of
;
F. All
on the
or
are located underground; and,
G. The
is designed so that glass surfaces do not reflect beyond the
or
boundaries. This can be accomplished by methods such as using nonreflective glass or providing overhangs or other window shading, structural elements, or
that, when mature, will
windows.
Tucson is located on a magnificent
, with mountain ranges in all directions and attractive foothills leading up to the mountains. This setting is a scenic resource of great value for the
, for its inhabitants, and for its economy. Specifically, beautiful surroundings help to attract tourists to the
, and nationwide experience indicates that the most desirable new sources of employment have been locating in areas with the most attractive environments. Preservation of scenic resources is, therefore, important for both aesthetic and economic reasons. These valuable scenic resources encompass views up to and into the mountains, including the mountain profiles and their foothills, and views from the mountains across the valley. They also include significant natural vegetation and geological formations along designated
.
To protect the
’s unique visual setting and promote its economic well-being, performance standards are required to assure design sensitivity to the natural scenic quality. These standards are established to provide for the preservation of:
A. Views of prominent mountain
that form the limits of scenic viewsheds and provide a natural backdrop for sensitively designed
;
B. Viewsheds that provide the observer with a visual perspective of the area in terms of foreground, middle ground, and background;
C. The scenic quality of the desert and mountain environment through the retention of
and natural topography; and,
D. View windows through an aesthetic screening or siting of developmental elements that are incompatible with the natural qualities of the surrounding area.
A. Except as provided below, the provisions of the Scenic Corridor
(SCZ) apply to any portion of all real properties or
that are located within 400 feet of the
of any
designated on the
. (See Figure 5.3-A.)
B. Exception. Utility facilities constructed or installed in accordance with a certificate of environmental
issued prior to the adoption of this section, under the authority of A.R.S. Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 6.2, are exempt from the provisions of this section.
A. Requirement
1. A buffer area 30 feet wide,
to the MS&R
, is required and shall be preserved and maintained in its natural state;
2. No
or
shall occur in a
buffer area except as provided in Section 5.3.4.C, Permitted ; (See Figure 5.3-B.)
3. The buffer area shall be restored as closely to its natural state as possible In areas where public safety or the delivery of public services precludes preservation of existing vegetation; and,
4. The buffer area is in lieu of the landscape border required along
frontages under Section 7.6,
and Screening Standards.
B. Measurement of the
Buffer Area
1. The
buffer area is measured from the future MS&R
, except as follows.
2. Exception. Where the MS&R
design includes installation of a
, pedestrian way, or bike path, the buffer may be measured from the MS&R projected back of the
, pedestrian way, or bike path if the buffer does not encroach more than ten feet into the future MS&R
with the written permission of the City of Tucson Department of Transportation. The use of the MS&R
is permitted only if the area can be landscaped.
C. Permitted
The following
are permitted in the
buffer area:
1.
or
, if their area does not exceed 20% of the
Buffer Area (Buffer Area). In this instance, the width of the Buffer Area is 30 feet in accordance with Section 5.3.4.A.1. For the purposes here, the Buffer Area is calculated as follows: Multiply the distance of the property’s
along the
measured at the
by 30 feet. If, due to topographical or engineering constraints, the
or
exceeds 20% of the Buffer Area, the width of the Buffer Area shall be increased to accommodate the square footage resulting from the following calculation: (Distance of the
along the
measured at the
- total width of
or
) x 24 feet = Required Buffer Area in square feet. Specific sign types may also be placed in the Scenic Routes buffer area in accordance with Article 7A.11.3 Scenic Corridor
(SCZ) District.
2. Trenching for the placement of utility lines, if the area is revegetated in accordance with Section 5.3.4.D,
of ;
3. An area not larger than 18 square feet and not exceeding 30 inches in height per
or
for the placement of utility transformers, pedestals, and service meters and hookups for
; and,
4. Selected vegetation may be removed when the Department of Transportation determines that removal is necessary for public safety if the removed plants are replaced with
.
D.
of
1. Any portion of the
buffer area and the MS&R
disturbed by
activity shall be revegetated with
.
2. Within the SCZ, excluding the
buffer area, all disturbed areas on the
that are
and are not covered by permanent
shall be revegetated with native plants, plants from the Drought Tolerant Plant List, or a combination of both.
3. In areas not visible from the Scenic Corridor
, vegetation may consist of native plants indigenous to the
or drought tolerant plant material. Oasis area
material may also be planted within this area at the levels permitted by the
ordinance.
E.
and
or
shall be no greater than a one foot rise or fall over a three foot length.
(Am. Ord. 11127, 11/6/2013; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)
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