Pima County Green Building Exceptions to Zoning Code

Zoning code allows exceptions to the requirement that alterations to buildings must be brought into conformance and the submittal and approval of a development plan for green building upgrades and renovations that reduce energy or water consumption. Permitted enlargement and extension includes the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, ground- or roof-mounted solar energy systems, roof eaves or overhangs, attached shade structures or detached shade structures extending three feet or less from the main building, roofed porches, and green roofs.