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The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission is established to advise the Mayor and Council, the City Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD), the Board of Supervisors, and the applicable
officials on issues concerning
,
, and new construction and demolition within Historic Preservation
or
within the community. The functions and duties of the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission as provided herein shall be performed by the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee.
A. Establishment
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission is established and constituted as provided in Chapter 10A, Boards and Commissions, of the Tucson Code.
B. Administrative Functions
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee’s administrative functions are as provided in Chapter 10A, Boards and Commissions, of the Tucson Code.
C. Powers and Duties within the
In addition to the powers and duties provided in Chapter 10A, Boards and Commissions, of the Tucson Code, the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee shall perform the following duties.
1. Establishment of an Historic Preservation
or
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee shall review all requests to establish an HPZ or
in accordance with Section 5.8.3.D.
2. Amendments to an Existing Historic Preservation
or
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee shall review any request to amend an existing HPZ or
in accordance with Section 5.8.3.D.
3.
Review
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee shall review any
proposal within an HPZ for compliance with design and construction requirements and standards in accordance with Section 5.8.8.
4. Demolition Review
The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee shall review all proposals to demolish any within an HPZ or a
in accordance with Section 5.8.10.
For each HPZ proposed or established, an HPZ advisory board is appointed to assist the Mayor and Council and the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD) in evaluating establishment of, or amendment to, an historic
and in evaluating proposed
within an adopted Historic Preservation
.
A. Composition
Each HPZ advisory board shall consist of at least six, but not more than 15, members. Members may be either voting or non-voting advisory members.
1. Appointment
Members of each HPZ advisory board are appointed by the Mayor and Council.
2. Qualifications
For each HPZ advisory board, approximately one-third of the voting members must be residents within the historic
; approximately one-third of the voting members must be property owners within the historic
; and approximately one-third of the voting members must have special qualifications in such areas as archaeology, architecture, architectural history, local history, historic preservation law, landscape architecture, planning, construction, or other related field. The application information for all prospective members must be accompanied by a statement of interest, including the category in which they would serve. The information for members having special qualifications shall also reference the individuals’ educational and professional experience. The PDSD , the Historic Preservation Officer, and a member of the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee shall review the information for applicants in the special qualifications category and make recommendations prior to the nomination being forwarded to the Mayor and Council for consideration. Members serve without compensation.
3. Terms
The term of each member of an HPZ advisory board is for a maximum of four years, expiring on December 31 of the fourth year. Terms may be staggered to assure continuity. Members are eligible for reappointment.
4. Removal
A member of an HPZ advisory board may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Mayor and Council.
B. Administrative Functions
Each HPZ advisory board shall perform the following administrative functions.
1. Election of Officers
Each HPZ advisory board elects a Chair and Vice Chair from among its members. The terms of the Chair and Vice Chair are one year.
2. Meetings
Each HPZ advisory board holds as many regular meetings as necessary to conduct its business in a timely manner. All meetings shall be open to the public.
3. Quorum and Voting
A majority of the voting members constitutes a quorum of an HPZ advisory board. The concurring vote of the majority of members present and voting is necessary to make any recommendation to the PDSD or to the Mayor and Council. If a concurring vote cannot be attained within the specified time allotted by the review procedure, the matter will be forwarded without recommendation.
4. Records
Each HPZ advisory board shall keep a public record of its actions, findings, and recommendations. Records may be found at the City Clerk’s office.
5. Rules of Procedure
Each HPZ advisory board may adopt rules of procedure necessary to carry out its functions. Copies of such rules will be filed with the City Clerk and made available to the public through the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD).
6. Training
HPZ advisory boards shall schedule not less than one meeting per year for the purposes of training related to their design review responsibilities. The training shall be coordinated with the City’s Historic Preservation Officer.
C. Powers and Duties
Each HPZ advisory board shall perform the following duties.
1. Establishment of Historic Preservation
Upon receipt of a request to establish an HPZ, the Mayor and Council may establish an HPZ advisory board for the proposed historic
to evaluate and make recommendations on the proposed establishment of the HPZ in accordance with Section 5.8.3, Establishment and Amendment to Historic Preservation . As part of the review, the HPZ advisory board makes recommendations on the boundaries of the HPZ and which
or are to be designated “
” and “
.”
2. Historic District Amendments
Each HPZ advisory board shall make written recommendations to the PDSD and to the Mayor and Council concerning amendments to the boundaries of its HPZ and the addition or deletion of designated and
in accordance with Section 5.8.3, Establishment and Amendment to Historic Preservation .
3. Historic Preservation
Each HPZ advisory board shall review and make written recommendations to the PDSD on applications involving new construction, additions,
, and moving or demolition of existing
located within its HPZ for compliance with the purpose and intent of the HPZ and all applicable provisions and standards.
4. Permitted Uses
The HPZ advisory board shall review applications for resident
uses and make recommendations to the PDSD .
A. Functions and Duties
The PDSD shall generally administer and enforce the
, serve as the planning agency when applicable, and in addition shall have the following specific responsibilities.
1. Implementation of and Compliance with the
The PDSD is responsible for the implementation of and assuring compliance with the applicable provisions of the
on all
being developed under the existing zoning of a property, including applicable overlay
.
2.
The PDSD is responsible for maintaining the official
and for the coordination and review of any request to amend the zoning boundaries as provided on the maps.
3. Board of Adjustment (B/A)
The PDSD is responsible for scheduling meetings, providing agendas and public notice of meetings, and maintaining public records of the B/A’s findings and decisions.
4. Design Review Board (DRB)
The PDSD is responsible for scheduling meetings, providing agendas and public notice of meetings, and maintaining public records of the DRB’s decisions.
5. Historic Preservation
(HPZ)
The PDSD shall coordinate review of all
, new
, and demolitions within the HPZ and perform any other administrative function as required by Section 5.8, “H” Historic Preservation .
6.
,
, and
The PDSD is responsible for the review of all
proposals for compliance with the
, including Flexible Lot Development,
, and
split standards as provided in Article 8, Land Division and
Standards.
7. Rezoning, Planned Area Development (PAD), Planned Community Development (PCD), Urban Overlay District (UOD), and Neighborhood Preservation
(NPZ)
The PDSD shall review and provide recommendations for all PAD, PCD, UOD, and NPZ applications and any rezoning initiated by the Mayor and Council.
8. Special
Exception
The PDSD is responsible for review and recommendation for an application for a special
exception in accordance with the
.
9. Amendment of
The PDSD is responsible for review of and provide recommendations on amendments to the
.
10. Planning Commission
The PDSD shall provide technical assistance to and be responsible for scheduling meetings, providing agendas and public notice of meetings, and maintaining public records of the Planning Commission’s findings and decisions.
11.
Regulations
The PDSD shall administer and enforce
zoning regulations in accordance with provisions of this
and applicable Arizona Revised Statutes.
12. Non-conforming Uses, Temporary Uses and
The PDSD shall evaluate and make decisions on non-conforming uses and temporary uses and
in accordance with the
.
13. 100' and 400' Notice Procedures
14. Modifications to the
Standards
The PDSD shall evaluate and make decisions on an application to modify standards such as
, parking, screening and
in accordance with the
.
15. Administrative Design Review
The PDSD shall evaluate and make decision on an application under the Administrative Review Procedure in accordance with the
.
16. Amendments to and Administration of
(including Area, Sub-Area, and Neighborhood Plans)
a. Amendments
The PDSD shall review and provide recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Mayor and Council on amendments to
. The PDSD may coordinate with the HCDD when developing its recommendation.
b. Administration
The PDSD shall provide for the maintenance and administration of
.
17. Other Responsibilities
The PDSD shall perform such other functions as may be required by the Mayor and Council, City Manager, or the
.
18.
of the Planning and Development Services Department (PDSD)
The PDSD shall be the chief administrative officer of PDSD. The PDSD , or designee, shall be responsible for administering the functions and duties of PDSD listed in this section. The PDSD or designee may perform other functions and duties, including assisting the Zoning Administrator in enforcing the
, as may be required for the administration of the department or as provided by the City Manager or the
.
19. Zoning Administrator
The Zoning Administrator, who is appointed by the PDSD , shall perform the duties and responsibilities as described below. The PDSD shall designate a temporary Zoning Administrator whenever the Zoning Administrator is unable to perform the duties of the office due to illness, potential conflict of interest, or similar reason.
a.
Determinations
The Zoning Administrator shall interpret the
and the provisions of the
and make determinations in accordance with Section 1.5.1, Zoning Determinations and Zoning Certifications by the Zoning Administrator.
b.
Enforcement
The Zoning Administrator shall enforce the
with assistance from the PDSD and the Housing Community Development Department as provided in Section 10.2, Enforcement Authority, and from other departments as may be provided by the City Manager and Mayor and Council.
c. Other Responsibilities
The Zoning Administrator shall perform such other functions as may be required by the PDSD or the
.
(Am. Ord. 11732, 2/19/2020)
The Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD), as established by the Mayor and Council, shall serve in the capacity of a planning agency as provided in the A.R.S. Title 9, Article 6.
A. Functions and Duties
The HCDD is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and administrating the
, certain
, and redevelopment plans, assisting in the enforcement of the
, and other functions as deemed necessary or desirable for the
.
1. Administration of
a. Preparation and Adoption
The HCDD shall prepare the
and amendments thereto, for consideration by the Mayor and Council in accordance with Section 3.6,
Plan Adoption and Amendment Procedure.
b. Implementation
The HCDD shall:
(1) Investigate and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council concerning reasonable and practical means for putting the
, or parts thereof, into effect in order that it will serve as a pattern and guide for the orderly growth and
of the
and as a basis for the efficient expenditure of its funds relating to the subjects of the
. The measures recommended may include plans, regulations, financial reports, and capital budgets;
(2) Submit an annual report to the Mayor and Council on the status of the plan and its implementation;
(3) Endeavor to promote public interest in, and understanding of, the
and regulations relating to it; and,
(4) Consult with and advise public officials and agencies; public utility companies; civic, educational, professional, and other organizations; and citizens, generally, with relation to carrying out the
.
2. Preparation of
(Including Sub-area Plans Area and Neighborhood Plans)
The HCDD shall prepare new
for consideration of adoption by the Mayor and Council.
include such elements as, but are not limited to, neighborhood and area plans, plans for major
or parks, and
standards and policy documents for the implementation of the
. The Mayor and Council, with a recommendation from the HCDD, may adopt administrative rules and procedures for the implementation of
.
3. Capital Improvement Program
The HCDD shall assist the City Manager and other
departments in coordinating the Capital Improvement Program, monitoring its implementation, and advising the Mayor and Council on its with the
and
.
4. Historic Preservation
The HCDD shall perform the following duties:
a. Oversee the
’s policies pertaining to historic preservation;
b. Assist in establishing local National Register Historic Districts and Historic Preservation
;
c. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Historic Preservation Program, including creating and maintaining programs to encourage the recognition, restoration, and maintenance of the historic, archaeological, and cultural resources of the
; and,
d. Work with and assist departments of the
and the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission in matters affecting historic preservation.
5. Enforcement of the
The HCDD shall assist the Zoning Administrator in the enforcement of
of the
as provided in Section 10.2, Enforcement Authority.
6. Other Responsibilities
The HCDD shall perform such other functions as may be required by the Mayor and Council, City Manager, or the
.
B.
of the Housing and Community Development Department
The of HCDD is the chief administrative officer of the HCDD and shall be responsible for administering the functions and duties of the HCDD. The , or designee, performs other such functions as may be required for the administration of the HCDD or as provided by the Mayor and Council, City Manager, or the
.
The position of
(DP) is established: 1) to review
permits for
located in the Neighborhood Preservation
(NPZ) overlays for compliance with applicable design manuals, and 2) to review proposed
,
,
, architectural features, of proposed
,
plans, and
, as set forth in the
.
A. Appointment and Qualifications
1. Appointment
The PDSD shall recommend a candidate(s) for the position of DP. The Mayor and Council shall appoint one or more DPs.
2. Qualifications
a. NPZ Review
The DP shall be a registered architect, preferably with historic preservation experience.
b.
Review
The DP shall be a registered architect or landscape architect.
B. Powers and Duties
1. Neighborhood Preservation
(NPZ) Design Review
The DP shall review applications for
permits for
located within adopted NPZs for compliance with the applicable Design Manual and Section 5.10.3, Neighborhood Preservation
Design Review Procedure. The DP will forward a written report with findings and recommendation to the PDSD
. The
shall take into account the recommendations of the DP when considering approval of the application.
2. Flexible Lot Development (FLD)
Review
The DP shall review FLD
for compliance with, but not limited to:
a. Architectural variation, Section 8.7.3.M.1;
b.
, Section 8.7.3.F.1 & .2;
c. Modifications to
, Section 8.7.3.L.2;
d. Privacy
, Section 8.7.3.M.2.b;
e. Transition edge treatment, Section 8.7.3.M.2.a;
f. Recommendation on FLD Review
The DP shall forward a written recommendation with findings to the PDSD . The shall consider the DP’s recommendation and render a decision on the FLD.
g. Findings for FLD Privacy
Plan
The DP may recommend a
if it meets the following findings:
(1) Will not be detrimental to public health and safety;
(2) Will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to
properties; and,
(3) Will not create a
to surrounding properties.
3. Conditions
a. NPZ Review
The DP may recommend conditions on the approval of a
permit to ensure that the design of the
mitigates the impact of the
on the subject
.
b. FLD Review
The DP may recommend conditions on the approval of an FLD to ensure that the design of the FLD mitigates the impact of the FLD and provides suitable transitions to the
existing residential
.
4. Conflict of Interest
The DP shall not render professional services under this section on any
if the DP’s judgment could be affected by responsibilities to, or interest in another
or
or by the DP’s own interests. The DP shall comply with City of Tucson Administrative Directive 2.02-14 and Policy 282, Ethics and Conflict of Interest for
Officers and Employees.
5. Other Responsibilities
The DP shall perform such other functions as may be required by the
. Additionally, the PDSD may request other design assistance and recommendations as needed in implementing the
.
A. Creation
A sign design review committee is hereby created to assist the Mayor and Council, the Planning Commission, and the Planning and Development Services
by advising on sign standard text amendments and design option applications permitted by Section 7A.7 Sign Design Options.
B. Authority
The sign design review committee shall advise the Mayor and Council and the Planning Commission on sign
text amendments. It shall also act as the design review committee for Section 7A.7 Sign Design Options and advise the Planning and Development Services on various design option applications.
C. Composition
The committee shall be composed of the following nine members who shall serve without compensation. Members shall include an architect, an Outdoor Lighting Committee representative, a sign industry representative, a local business representative, a planner (architect,
planner or landscape architect), portable sign expert (e.g. commercial real estate broker), one at-large appointment by the City Manager, general
representative, and an ad hoc representative appointed by a
within 300 feet of the location of the subject property submitting the application. The City Manager may appoint a professional or stakeholder with a similar background and/or experience to the above listed committee members.
D. Appointment and Terms
1. Appointment
The members shall be appointed by the City Manager.
2. Terms
City Manager shall appoint a member for a four-year term. After two terms the member shall be replaced. A former member may return after a one-year hiatus from the committee.
3. City Employees, Elected Officials Excluded
No member of the committee may be a
employee or hold a
elective office.
E. Vacancies
Vacancies on the committee shall be filled by appointment in the same manner in which members are initially appointed.
F. Removal
Removal of the members shall be done by the City Manager.
G. Sign
Text Amendment Meeting
The committee shall have meetings as needed to discuss sign standard text amendments and make recommendations to the Planning Commission. Along with the Planning Commission recommendation, the committee's recommendation shall be forwarded to the Mayor and Council.
H. Design Review Meeting
1. The applicant may ask for a pre-application meeting with the committee to receive input on the proposal.
2. When the applicant requests a meeting on the application, the committee may continue a case one time.
3. The applicant will present the proposal. The committee will review the application in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 7A.7 Sign Design Options.
4. The applicant may ask for additional continuances.
5. After reviewing the case, the committee shall make a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions or denial to the planning and development services
.
I. Quorum
A quorum for a meeting shall be 50% of those members seated. If for any reason the City Manager has not appointed the members of the committee or a quorum is not obtained for a particular application, the
may request that the
make a recommendation directly to the PDSD
.
J. Administrative Procedures
1. City Manager
The City Manager shall ensure that all
departments and
under his authority shall cooperate in providing assistance and data to the sign design review committee.
2. Executive Secretary
The zoning administrator or designee shall serve as executive secretary to the committee.
3. Chairperson and Other Officers
The committee shall elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson and such other officers as it may deem necessary from its members. The terms of chairperson, vice-chairperson and other officers shall be for one year subject to one additional term of one year.
(Ord. 11508, 12/5/2017; Am. Ord. 11803, 12/8/2020)