Tucson Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Tucson held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 24% compared to August (242 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 6216 East Bellevue Street (El Toro Square)

Approved.

Rezone 0.84 acres of a 1.66-acre development site from R-1 to C-2 for a commercial shopping center, located approximately 375 feet west of Wilmot and Speedway on the north side of Speedway at 6216 East Bellevue Street, encompassing five parcels bounded by Speedway Boulevard, Rook Avenue, and Bellevue Street. Represented by Lexi Wellett of the Planning Center.

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Initiate Southlands Area Plan collaborative planning process

Approved.

Council directed staff to initiate an 18-24 month collaborative planning process for the Southlands area, approximately 50 square miles (about 20% of the city's land area) south of I-10 and east of Nogales Highway, mostly owned by the Arizona State Land Department and zoned low-density residential. New Southlands Area Plan would replace the Rincon Southeast Subregional Plan for this portion; targeted adoption fall 2028.

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Site-specific sales tax incentive for Clara Hotel at 755 East Benson Highway

Approved.

Direction to proceed with a site-specific sales tax incentive request for renovation and modernization of the former Minsk Hotel (to be renamed the Clara) at 755 East Benson Highway by Benson Hospitality Manager LLC. Reimbursement of a portion of city sales tax capped at 2% hotel tax rate; ~$7.9M total investment including acquisition; five full-time and four part-time jobs. First step: $5,000 application fee and third-party economic analysis.

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Rezoning at Copper Street (Copper Avenue Partners), R-2 to I-1 [case: Copper Street, 1,160 feet north of Grant Road and 220 feet west of Jackrabbit Avenue, Tucson]

Approved.

Consent rezoning, Copper Street, 1,160 feet north of Grant Road and 220 feet west of Jackrabbit Avenue, Tucson: R-2 to I-1 (approved)

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Living Landscapes Phase One commercial rainwater harvesting code amendment - study session and set for public hearing

Deferred.

Second study session on Living Landscapes Phase One, amending UDC sections 764B, 766C, and 764F implementing the 2008 commercial rainwater harvesting ordinance (depressed parking lot tree planting areas, curb cuts, larger planting area of 144 sq ft, green stormwater infrastructure in right-of-way, right-of-way runoff onto private property). Commissioners discussed the 6-9 inch basin depth, the Tucson-specific plant list (deferred to phase two), and stormwater water rights. Motion to set the item for public hearing October 7, 2026 passed on unanimous voice vote.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Rezoning at Copper Street (Copper Avenue Partners), R-2 to I-1 [case: 6216 East Bellevue Street, Tucson]

Approved.

Consent rezoning, 6216 East Bellevue Street, Tucson: R-1 to C-2 (approved)

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• R-1 → C-2, 0.84 acres of a 1.66-acre site at 6216 East Bellevue Street, Tucson
• R-2 → I-1, 7.82 acres at Copper Street, 1,160 feet north of Grant Road and 220 feet west of Jackrabbit Avenue, Tucson (Copper Avenue Partners)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 26 instances
• zoning: 21 instances
• rezoning: 21 instances
• commercial: 20 instances
• land use: 16 instances

What to Watch

• Rezoning mentions were up 75% from August.

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