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1. Performance Standards
The following performance standards apply in the
:
a. The following uses shall be sound attenuated, to reduce the interior noise level by 25 decibels, to 40-45
, in accordance with the Technical Standards Manual:
(1)
-built residential uses;
(2) Places of
; and,
(3) Administrative and Professional Offices.
b. A manufactured housing unit is not considered equivalent to a single-
dwelling within the boundaries of
, unless located on a property zoned MH-1 or MH-2 or unless it can be demonstrated that the unit provides sound attenuation to reduce the interior noise level by 25 decibels in accordance with the Technical Standards Manual.
2. Prohibited Uses
The following
are not permitted within the
:
a. Civic Use Group
(1) Civil Assembly - Outdoor; and,
(2) Educational Use - Elementary and Secondary.
b. Commercial Use
(1) Day Care;
(2) Entertainment - Outdoor; and,
(3) Medical Services - Major and Extended Care.
c. Residential Use Group (all uses in the group except as provided below)
3. Exceptions
Single-
dwellings are permitted in the
only if the property is zoned IR, RH, SR, RX-1, RX-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, MH-1 and MH-2 and such
was in place prior to January 1, 2005.
B.
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1. Performance Standards
The following performance standards apply in the :
a. The following uses shall be provided with sound attenuation to reduce the interior noise level by 25 decibels in accordance with the Technical Standards Manual:
(1)
-built residential uses;
(2) Places of
; and,
(3) Administrative and Professional Offices.
2. A manufactured housing unit is not considered equivalent to a single-
dwelling within the boundaries of , unless located on a property zoned MH-1 or MH-2 or unless it can be demonstrated that the unit provides sound attenuation to reduce the interior noise level by 25 decibels in accordance with the Technical Standards Manual.
3. Prohibited Uses
The following uses are not permitted in the :
a. Civic Uses Group
(1) Cemetery;
(2) Civic Assembly - Outdoor;
(3) Cultural Use;
(4) Educational Use; and,
(5) Religious.
b. Commercial Use
(1) Day Care;
(2) Entertainment - Indoor and Outdoor; and,
(3) Medical Services - Major and Extended Care.
c. Residential Use Group (all uses in the group except as provided in Section 5.6.9.B.4 below).
4. Exceptions
Single-
dwellings are permitted in the only if the property is zoned IR, RH, SR, RX-1, RX-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, MH-1 or MH-2 and such
was in place prior to January 1, 2005.
A.
proposing to exceed the limits of the Performance Standards established in Sections 5.6.8.A, B. and C, are processed in accordance with Section 3.4.3, Zoning Examiner Special Exception
Procedure. These applications are analyzed for: 1)
with base operations, 2) proximity to the end of the runway, 3) location in relationship to major flight tracks, and 4) compliance with the intent of the DM Joint
Study.
B. In addition to the notice required for Special Exception
applications, the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base shall be notified of all such applications within the boundaries of the DMAFB Environs.
No , use of land, or tree may exceed the height limitations by the
within the
Environs
(AEZ). Refer to official maps established. Certain uses are prohibited from these districts as noted below and as determined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
A. The
are identified on the
Environs
(AEZ) Maps and are established as follows:
1. Tucson International
The height limits around Tucson International
are based on distances away from the established ends of runways. The mean sea level (MSL) elevations of the established ends of runways are as follows:
a. NE end of runway 21 is 2,567 feet MSL;
b. SW end of runway 3 is 2,561 feet MSL;
c. NW end of runway 11L is 2,575 feet MSL;
d. SE end of runway 29R is 2,641 feet MSL;
e. NW end of runway 11R is 2,583 feet MSL; and,
f. SE end of runway 29L is 2,660 feet MSL.
2. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
The height limits around Davis-Monthan Air Force Base are based on distances away from the established ends of runways and also on a conical or inclined surface extending outward and upward from the established runway elevation at a ratio of 60:1. The established ends of runway MSL elevations are as follows:
a. NW end of the NW/SE runway is 2,590 MSL; and,
b. SE end of the NW/SE runway is 2,705 MSL.
B. Height Measurement
The height of a
, , or tree is measured from the MSL elevation at the end of the runway to a point specified in Section 6.4.4, Height, or to the highest point of a tree. (See Figure 5.6-A.)
C. Conflicts in Heights
Where two or more height restrictions are placed on a
, the more restrictive height limit prevails. Section 6.4.4.C, Exceptions to Height, do not apply in the AEZ.
D. Prohibited Uses
as defined in Section 11.4.2 are prohibited within the boundaries of the
.
E. Variances
Variances from the provisions of Section 5.6.11 are allowed as set forth in accordance with A.R.S. Title 28.
These standards are intended to recognize the value of Tucson’s
resources, particularly the critical and sensitive wildlife habitat of eastern Pima County associated with public monuments, forests, and preserves. These standards relate to areas associated with Tucson’s public lands and preserves, including Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Forest, and Tucson Mountain Park. It is the intent of these standards to protect valuable habitat resources to the greatest extent possible.
,
with these public resources, is allowed. This overlay
specifically serves to:
A. Recognize the social, economic, environmental, biologic, and cultural importance of Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park to the City of Tucson;
B. Buffer Saguaro National Park and Tucson Mountain Park from the impacts of new
by allowing
that is
with preservation of critical wildlife habitat and the Park environs;
C. Conserve certain designated washes that extend from the Parks as areas of natural and scenic resources and provide valuable wildlife habitat;
D. Complement the City of Tucson Interim Watercourse Improvement Policy that provides for flood control,
, and groundwater recharge through the preservation of designated washes in natural and undisturbed states; and,
E. Assist in implementing the
policies that call for the preservation of Tucson’s significant natural areas along designated watercourses where identified in adopted area and neighborhood plans.
A. Areas Mapped
that may contain
are shown on a series of maps approved by the Mayor and Council called the Environmental Resource
Overlay Maps (ERZ Maps). The ERZ Maps include all
along the subject washes that may contain
habitat, including those
that are not vacant. These maps are based on the Critical and Sensitive Wildlife Habitat Map that the Mayor and Council adopted by Resolution #15149.
B.
is associated with
along the following washes and their tributaries as shown on the ERZ Maps: 1) Agua Caliente; 2) Ajo; 3) Anklam; 4) Camino de Oeste; 5) Coronado
; 6) Cuprite; 7) Enchanted Hills; 8) Escalante; 9) Este; 10) Fagan; 11) Flato; 12) Franco; 13) Greasewood; 14) Julian; 15) North Fork
; 16) Petty Ranch; 17) Race Track; 18) Reyes; 19) Rincon Creek; 20) San Juan; 21) Silvercroft; 22) South Fork
; 23) Summit; 24) Tanque Verde Creek; 25) Thomas Sousa; 26) portions of the West Branch of the Santa Cruz; and 27) West Speedway (Painted Hills).
C. New
New
that occurs on
or proposed
that include property designated as an ERZ wash are reviewed for compliance with these standards in accordance with Section 3.3.3, PDSD
Approval Procedure.
D. Designation, Amendment and Change of Boundaries for ERZ Washes
Designations of new areas subject to this section and changes to existing designations are processed in accordance with Section 3.5, Rezoning (Change of Zoning) Procedure. For designation of new area within the , the proposed designation shall be reviewed by the Stormwater Advisory Committee (SAC) and Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) prior to the public hearing before the Zoning Examiner. The recommendations of the SAC and STAC are forwarded to the Zoning Examiner prior to the public hearing.
E. Approved
Where a recorded
shown on the ERZ Maps is resubdivided, it shall comply with these standards.
F. Annexation
As annexation occurs, additional
or extensions of
may be added to the ERZ Maps.
G. Exceptions
The ERZ standards do not apply to the following:
1. Any single-
residence or other
existing as of July 3, 1990, or any expansion of up to 25% of either an existing residence or other
;
2. Any
or
to be developed with one single-
residence where all
and the residence and any
are located outside of the
;
3. Any
that was recorded prior to August 3, 1990, as long as:
a. Substantial construction occurred within five years of August 3, 1990; and,
b. Construction occurs in accordance with the approved
.
4. Where these standards affect a
that is also subject to the Hillside Development
(HDZ) standards, these standards do not apply as long as there is no encroachment into the 100-year floodplain.
subject to the ERZ may use one of the two following options.
A. No Encroachment in Floodplain
Where the owner of a
or
affected by these standards chooses to leave the 100-year floodplain undisturbed, the ERZ does not apply except that temporary fencing shall be placed between the
and the floodplain area as provided in Section 5.7.5.B, Temporary Fencing Required. Encroachment of the floodplain is limited to , , walkways, or bike paths as provided in Section 5.7.5
, Standards for
/Utility Encroachment. (See Figure 5.7-A.)
B. Study of
The following information is required when an applicant affected by these standards chooses to do a study of the
:
1. An
(ERR) in accordance with the provisions in the Administrative Manual is required. The ERR is a study of the
and documents locations of the
and
;
2. A
plan in accordance with Section 5.7.4.D,
Plan, is also required if preservation of the cannot be accomplished as required by the ERZ standards;
3. The
and, when applicable, the
plan is reviewed and considered for approval in accordance with Section 3.3.3, PDSD
Approval Procedure; and,
A. Preservation of
B. Residential
C. Nonresidential
Nonresidential
is allowed based on underlying zoning.
D.
Plan
1. Where preservation of the
cannot be accomplished as provided in these standards, the owner is required to submit a
plan;
2. The
plan shall include the following:
a. A statement of findings as to why 100% preservation of the
cannot be accomplished;
b. A description of the specific impact of the
on existing
within the
;
c. The proposed techniques to lessen the impacts of the
on the
. The techniques employed by the
should protect remaining
and restore
disturbed during construction. This may be done through clustering
away from substantial amounts of
, enhancement of degraded
through
or restoration, or other means appropriate to the type of
(see Figure 5.7-B); and,
d. A plan for 100% restoration of the
disturbed during construction as detailed in Section 5.7.5.A.6, 7, and 8;
e. A
plan is reviewed and considered for approval in accordance with Section 3.3.3, PDSD
Approval Procedure. In reviewing the statement of findings and the plan, such factors as the amount, quality, and predisturbance condition of the within the ; the contiguity of the ; the presence of any endangered species; the upstream or downstream characteristics of the designated wash; the alternatives to the layout and design of the ; and any other pertinent factors relating to the proposed or the that may be provided by the owner and the reviewing parties shall be taken into consideration.
E. Temporary Fencing Required
No grubbing,
, or construction shall occur on a
until areas designated to be retained in a natural state are temporarily fenced.
F. Inspection of Fencing
All temporary fencing shall be field inspected by PDSD before any construction on the
begins. Fencing shall be removed only on completion of construction.
A. Standards
The following standards are required as part of the
plan, when applicable. They are also required for any allowed encroachment into
. Encroachment that may be allowed is limited to
,
, walkways, or bike paths.
1.
, bike path, and walkway
and utility encroachments into
are limited and approved only if there are no other alternatives in the design of the
. Where allowed,
, bike path, and walkway
and utility encroachments shall cross
and not run parallel to the
.
2. Where
, bike path, and walkway
are allowed to encroach into
, they are allowed only at the narrowest point of the
. (See Figure 5.7-C.)
3. All
in
shall be located underground.
shall be placed either along
, bike path, or walkway
or within approved easements. Water and sewer utility trenches must be set beneath the 100-year scour depth.
4. Any
, bike path, or walkway improvement that impedes the movement of wildlife shall be constructed in such a manner as to provide means for safe and accessible passage.
or encroachments into
shall be constructed to minimize disruption of vegetation and
. Where culverts are used, they should be box culverts a minimum of six feet in height.
5. Where a
, walkway, or bike path improvement or utility encroachment occurs within the
,
shall be required for any area disturbed because of such construction.
6.
should include plant material salvaged from the
.
7.
should recreate the
through the planting of trees, shrubs, and seed mix native to the
and be equal to the predisturbance plant
, diversity, and volume on the net
.
8. A maintenance program is required for revegetated/restored or enhanced areas so that plant material is replaced as needed.
B. Temporary Fencing Required
No grubbing,
, or construction shall occur on a
until areas designated to be retained in a natural state are temporarily fenced. All temporary fencing will be field inspected by PDSD before any construction on the
begins. Fencing shall be removed only on completion of construction.
A. Fences and Walls
Neither fences nor walls are allowed that impede wildlife movement through designated
except for temporary fencing. If barbed wire fencing is used, the bottom and top wire shall be barbless and a bottom clearance of at least 18 inches from the ground is required.
B. Exterior Lighting
Lighting sources shall be confined to wall-mounted fixtures or standards a maximum of 42 inches in height, spaced to create pools of light rather than a saturated condition. Neither high-pressure sodium nor mercury vapor lighting shall be used. All lighting sources shall be shielded to reduce dispersed light.
A. Variance Requests
1. Variances from the ERZ standards are reviewed and considered for approval in accordance with Sections 3.10.1 and 3.10.3, Board of Adjustment Variance Procedure. As provided in Section 2.2.6.C.5, the Design Review Board (DRB) reviews all ERZ variance request and forwards its recommendations to the Board of Adjustment.
2. If the City Engineer or designee, a notified property owner, or the applicant for the variance requests consideration of stormwater management issues related to the variance, the Stormwater Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) may review the variance request concurrently with the DRB and may provide written or oral testimony at the public hearing for the variance request. Any such testimony shall address the required findings.
B. Proposed
Amendments
The Stormwater Advisory Committee (SAC) may review all proposed amendments to this section and may provide written conclusions and recommendations to the PDSD
of the Department of Transportation to be forwarded to the Planning Commission and the Mayor and Council prior to public hearings on the proposed amendments.
The purpose of the HPZ and HL designation is to promote the educational, cultural, economic, and general welfare of the community and to ensure the harmonious growth and
of the municipality by encouraging the preservation and rehabilitation of significant historic districts, neighborhoods,
,
, sites, objects, and archaeological resources. These designations are intended to ensure the preservation of significant historic and archaeological resources, and to keep them in active use or management in their historic appearance, settings, and locations. It is also intended that new or remodeled
or
located within HPZs or HL properties be designed and constructed to harmonize and be compatible with existing
and
within the sites and
in order to preserve property values, provide for appropriate future
, and promote an awareness of the heritage of Tucson among both residents and visitors to the community.
(Am. Ord. 11070, 5/14/2013; Am. Ord. 11150, 3/18/2014)
A. The HPZ and HL designation is an overlay
superimposed over underlying zoning.
B. The HPZ and HL designation applies to specifically mapped areas where there is an individual historically important
,
,
, or object; a group of surviving related historic resources in their original setting; or an
that gives a historic dimension to the
. A list of established HPZs and HLs is provided in Section 9-02.8.0, Historic Preservation Zones, Sites, and Structures, of the Technical Standards Manual and is updated by the City Historic Preservation Office based on Mayor and Council action. Demolition requests in pending HPZs or HLs are subject to the standards of Section 5.8.10. To identify each HPZ or HL on the City of Tucson
, the preface "H" or "HL" is added to the assigned residential, office, commercial, or industrial
designation, e.g., R-1 becomes HR-1.
(Am. Ord. 11150, 3/18/2014)
A. The following
should be considered when determining if an area, neighborhood, or
shall be established as a HPZ, or whether the boundaries of an existing HPZ shall be changed or dissolved:
1. A HPZ shall include
, historic buildings, or
, as defined in Section 11.4.9, and which are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places as a
at the local, state, or national level of significance;
2. A HPZ should include a group of related ,
, and
in their original setting that contribute to an understanding of the heritage of the community;
3. The group of ,
, and
should provide the area with a sense of uniqueness, and should be readily distinguishable from other areas of the community;
4. There should be a sufficient number of
and
of related or similar characteristics to make a recognizable entity; and,
5. Properties that meet the aforementioned criteria may be proposed for designation as a HPZ Contributing Property.
B. Proposed HPZ
1. An area may be proposed for HPZ designation or amendment by any of the following:
a. The Mayor and Council;
b. The property owners of fifty-one percent or more of the land area of the proposed HPZ (for calculation only, one owner per property); or,
c. Sixty-five percent or more of the property owners within the proposed HPZ (for calculation only, one owner per property).
(Am. Ord. 11150, 3/18/2014)
A. Nomination Proposal
A nomination proposal for a proposed HPZ is provided to both the City Historic Preservation Office and the PDSD Director for review and recommendation to the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee for formal consideration of the nomination. The nomination proposal should include a completed application form, with a map outlining the geographic boundaries of the proposed area, a summary of the historic resources in the proposed HPZ, and a completed National Register of Historic Places form, or National Register nomination, or a State of Arizona Historic Property Inventory Form. Multiple photographs and attached Statements of Significance and Integrity must also be attached to the nomination proposal. Proposed HPZs will also require a list of recommended Advisory Board Members.
Staff shall review the survey and inventory information and accept or reject the application within 14 days of submittal.
B. Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee
1. Public Meeting
The applicant presents the nomination proposal materials and any other evidence of historical significance and integrity in a public meeting. The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee votes to recommend approval or denial of the nomination.
2. Recommendation
If the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee votes to recommend approval, the applicant receives a recommendation letter from the PDSD Director as formal notification that the nomination proposal will be forwarded to the Mayor and Council to initiate the establishment or amendment of the HPZ.
C. Initiation
The Mayor and Council make a decision whether to initiate the establishment or amendment of a HPZ. An amendment to the designations of properties within an established HPZ does not require initiation by the Mayor and Council.
1. Public Meeting
Requests to initiate the consideration of establishing or amending a HPZ are considered by the Mayor and Council in a public meeting.
2. Decision
The Mayor and Council shall make the decision whether to initiate the process to consider the establishment of, or amendment to, a HPZ. As part of the decision to initiate, the Mayor and Council shall determine the proposed boundaries of the HPZ and appoint a HPZ Advisory Board to assist in the evaluation. Appointment, terms, and qualifications of the HPZ Advisory Board shall be in accordance with Section 2.2.8.
The nomination proposal and decision are forwarded to the Zoning Examiner in accordance with Section 3.5, Rezoning (Change of Zoning).
3. Expiration of Initiation
The initiation by the Mayor and Council of the establishment of, or amendment to, a HPZ expires five years from the date the Mayor and Council make the decision to initiate.
D. Additional Requirements for HPZs
1. Design
and Cultural Inventory and Survey
It is the responsibility of the applicant and HPZ Advisory Board to recommend design
for the proposed HPZ. The proposed design
shall be submitted to the Mayor and Council with the survey and inventory. The applicant shall consult with the City Historic Preservation Office during the preparation of the Cultural Inventory and Survey and Design
. Refer to Section 5.8.6, Design Standards and Technical Standards Manual Section 9-02.0.0.
E. Change of Zoning
Upon acceptance of the Design Standards and Inventory and Survey information by the City Historic Preservation Office and the PDSD Department, the application is reviewed by the Zoning Examiner and considered for approval in accordance with Section 3.5, Rezoning (Change of Zoning). The Zoning Examiner recommendation is then forwarded to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor and Council decision on the change of zoning may include the designation of
,
, or
as Contributing, Non-Contributing or Intrusive, and the designation of the boundaries of the HPZ.
F. Dissolution of a HPZ
Dissolution of a HPZ is reviewed and considered for approval in accordance with Section 3.5, Rezoning (Change of Zoning).
(Ord. 11150, 3/18/2014)
A. The following
should be considered when determining if an area shall be established as a HL or whether the boundaries of an existing HL shall be changed or dissolved.
1. A HL shall include
, historic buildings, or
, as defined in Section 11.4.9, Definitions, and which are individually listed or individually eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places at the local, state, or national level of significance.
2. A HL should include a group of related
,
, and
in their original setting that contribute to an understanding of the heritage of the community.
B. Proposed HL
An area may be proposed for HL designation or amendment by any of the following:
1. The Mayor and Council;
2. The owner(s) of the proposed HL, if it is a single property, or all of the owners if more than one property; or
3. The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee.
(Ord. 11150, 3/18/2014)
A. Nomination Proposal
A nomination proposal for the proposed
is provided to the City Historic Preservation Office, the PDSD Director and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee for review and recommendation to the Zoning Examiner. The nomination proposal shall include a map outlining the geographic boundaries of the proposed area, a summary of the historic resources in the proposed HL, and a completed National Register of Historic Places form, or National Register nomination, or a State of Arizona Historic Property Inventory Form. Multiple photographs and attached Statements of Significance and Integrity must also be attached to the nomination proposal.
Staff shall review the survey and inventory information for eligibility criteria and completeness. Staff shall accept or reject the nomination proposal within 14 days of submittal.
B. Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee
1. Public Meeting
The applicant presents the nomination proposal materials and any other evidence of historical significance and integrity in a public meeting. The Tucson-Pima County Historical Plans Review Subcommittee votes to recommend approval or denial of the nomination.
2. Recommendation
If the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee votes to recommend approval of the nomination proposal, the applicant receives a letter from the PDSD Director. This letter acts as formal notification that the nomination proposal has been recommended for approval, and the applicant may proceed with the submittal of the HL rezoning application and materials.
C. Change of Zoning
The rezoning application and nomination materials are reviewed by the Zoning Examiner and considered for approval in accordance with Section 3.5 Rezoning (Change of Zoning) and must comply with all rezoning steps. The Zoning Examiner recommendation shall include findings verifying designation eligibility and any land use impacts of the proposed HL. The Zoning Examiner's recommendations regarding land use impacts are for consideration by the Mayor and Council but are to be presented separately from findings regarding the HL eligibility, and are not intended to place special rezoning conditions on the proposed HL. The Zoning Examiner's recommendations are forwarded to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor and Council decision on the change of zoning may include the designation of buildings, structures, or sites as Contributing, Non-Contributing or Intrusive, and the designation of a HL.
D. Additional Requirements for HLs
1. Design Standards
Refer to Section 5.8.9 for HL Design Standards. Consultation with the City Historic Preservation Office may be necessary in special cases.
E. Dissolution of a HL
Dissolution of a HL is reviewed and considered for approval in accordance with Section 3.5, Rezoning (Change of Zoning).
(Ord. 11150, 3/18/2014; Am. Ord. 11411, 11/22/2016)
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