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Tucson Shade Structure Permitting

In Tucson, shade structures under 400 square feet require a permit but do not require building plans or building inspections.

Link:

  • City of Tuscon Building Permit Exceptions

Policy Details:

Locale: Tuscon, Arizona [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 2B: Hot Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Shade Structures
Policy Type(s): Zoning

Citation:

City of Tuscon Building Permit Exceptions

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