ARTICLE 7: DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

Section

7.1.   PURPOSE

7.2.   APPLICABILITY

7.3.   SOLAR CONSIDERATIONS

   7.3.1.   Solar Energy Collectors Allowed

   7.3.2.   Shadows from Multistory Structures

7.4.   MOTOR VEHICLE AND BICYCLE PARKING

   7.4.1.   Purpose

   7.4.2.   Applicability

   7.4.3.   General Provisions

   7.4.4.   Required Number of Motor Vehicle Parking Spaces

   7.4.5.   Reductions and Exceptions

   7.4.6.   Motor Vehicle Use Area Design Criteria

   7.4.7.   Motor Vehicle Stacking Requirements

   7.4.8.   Required Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces

   7.4.9.   Bicycle Parking Design Criteria

   7.4.10.   Parking Design Modification Request (PDMR)

   7.4.11.   Required Number of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

   7.4.12.   Electric Vehicle Parking Design Criteria

7.5.   OFF-STREET LOADING

   7.5.1.   Purpose

   7.5.2.   Applicability

   7.5.3.   General Provisions

   7.5.4.   Design Criteria

   7.5.5.   Required Loading Areas

7.6.   LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING

   7.6.1.   Purpose

   7.6.2.   Applicability

   7.6.3.   Exceptions

   7.6.4.   Landscape Standards

   7.6.5.   Screening Standards

   7.6.6.   Use of Water

   7.6.7.   Compliance with Neighborhood Plans

   7.6.8.   Maintenance

   7.6.9.   Administration

7.7.   NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION

   7.7.1.   Intent

   7.7.2.   Purpose

   7.7.3.   Applicability

   7.7.4.   General Provisions and Standards

   7.7.5.   Plant Preservation Standards

   7.7.6.   Administration

7.8.   ACCESS

   7.8.1.   Access Required - Changes of Use or Structures

   7.8.2.   Access Required - Subdivisions

   7.8.3.   Acceptable Types of Access

   7.8.4.   Width of Access

7.9.   STREETS

7.10.   ALLEYS

7.11.   DETENTION AND RETENTION BASINS

7.12.   EASEMENTS REQUIRED

7.13.   EXCAVATING AND GRADING

7.14.   HYDROLOGY

7.15.   SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING DISPOSAL, COLLECTION, AND STORAGE

7.16.   UTILITIES

7.1. PURPOSE

   This article sets forth the general development standards that apply to principal and accessory structures and uses in the City . The standards are intended to encourage high-quality development to enhance the safety, aesthetics, character, and environmental quality of the community and to minimize negative impacts between developments .

7.2. APPLICABILITY

   The standards in this article applies apply to all principal and accessory structures and uses established in the City of Tucson, unless exempted by the terms of this article or elsewhere in this code.

7.3. SOLAR CONSIDERATIONS

7.3.1. SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTORS ALLOWED

   The use of solar energy collectors for the purpose of providing energy for heating or cooling is permitted in all zones , whether as part of a principal structure or as an accessory structure .

7.3.2. SHADOWS FROM MULTISTORY STRUCTURES

   Shadows cast from any proposed multistory structure must be taken into consideration as to their effect on adjacent properties. Where such shadows adversely affect solar energy systems between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., a plot plan must show that the multistory structure has been reoriented on the site to mitigate this effect or that other measures have been taken to minimize the adverse effects of the shading. The development potential of any property shall not be reduced by compliance with this section. (See Figure 7.3.2-A.)

Figure 7.3.2-A: Solar Considerations

7.4. MOTOR VEHICLE AND BICYCLE PARKING