Explore zoning districts, official map resources, and recent rezoning activity in Tucson, AZ. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.
Live records updated through July 21, 2026
Updated with meetings through July 21, 2026.
Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.
Preserves the character of rural areas with very low density single-family use on large lots (minimum lot area 180,000 sq ft).
Provides for very low density, large-lot single-family residential and suburban ranch uses (minimum lot area 144,000 sq ft).
Provides for suburban, low density single-family residential development, agriculture, and other compatible neighborhood uses (minimum lot area 36,000 sq ft).
Provides for urban, low density single-family residential development together with schools, parks, and other public services (minimum lot area 7,000 sq ft).
Provides for urban, medium density single-family and multifamily residential development (minimum lot area 5,000 sq ft; multifamily up to 15 units per acre).
Provides for urban, high density residential development and other uses compatible with adjoining residential uses (multifamily up to 36 units per acre).
Provides for low to medium density residential development, primarily mobile home dwellings on individual lots and within mobile home parks.
Provides for administrative, medical outpatient, and professional office uses that complement the surrounding residential environment.
Provides for mid-rise office, medical, civic, and select other uses that are reasonably compatible with adjoining residential uses.
Provides for low-intensity, small-scale commercial and office uses compatible in size and design with adjacent residential uses.
Provides for low-intensity commercial and other uses that are compatible with adjacent residential uses.
Provides for general commercial uses that serve the community and region.
Provides for mid-rise development of general commercial uses serving the community and region, located downtown or in other major activity center areas.
Provides for high-rise development in major activity centers or at transit centers, mixing office, commercial, and high-density residential uses.
Provides for industrial uses that do not have offensive characteristics, in addition to uses permitted in more restrictive nonresidential zones.
Provides for industrial uses generally considered nuisances (air pollutants, excessive noise, or hazardous materials) that are incompatible with most other land uses.
Preserves, promotes, and protects natural resources, open spaces, wildlife habitats, and desert landscapes.
These parcels came up for a zoning decision in Tucson in the last 30 days, often before they hit the market. See what changed, how the vote went, and hear the moment it happened. According to ZoneWire's analysis of official public meeting records, each decision below links to its timestamped source.
Tucson · Jul 21, 2026
Denied · 6-08800 East Jacaranda Way, approximately 700 feet south of Tanque Verde Road and Bear Canyon Road, Tucson
Zoning change from SR to RX-1 (11.26 acres), denied by a 6-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Tucson.
Your move: Denied. Check this board's approval pattern before filing a similar request.
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Unlock who filed this with ProTucson · Jul 9, 2026
ContinuedNorthwest corner of Speedway and Wilmot, Tucson
Zoning change from R-1 to C-2 (1.6 acres), continued on Jul 9, 2026 in Tucson.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
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Unlock who filed this with ProTucson · Jul 9, 2026
Continued1901 West Copper Street, Tucson
Zoning change from R-2 to I-1 (7.8 acres), continued on Jul 9, 2026 in Tucson.
Your move: Still pending. Track the next hearing before it's decided.
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Unlock who filed this with ProTucson · Jul 21, 2026
Approved · 6-0North side of Prince Road, approximately 850 feet west of North Campbell Avenue, Tucson
Zoning change from O-3 to C-1 (0.51 acres), approved by a 6-0 vote on Jul 21, 2026 in Tucson.
Your move: Downzoned. Existing entitlements may now be non-conforming; verify before you transact.
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Unlock who filed this with ProIn Tucson, 88% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Commercial / office / retail clear 97%, Single-family homes 77%. ZoneWire analyzed 109 land-use board decisions in Tucson over the last 24 months. Here are the most active project types and how often each one clears.
| Project type | Decisions | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial / office / retail | 30 | 97% |
| Single-family homes | 13 | 77% |
| Subdivision / plat | 10 | 100% |
| Special exception / conditional use | 6 | 50% |
| Multifamily / attached housing | 8 | 75% |
| Industrial / warehouse | 6 | 100% |
These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.
Get free county alertsThe official Tucson zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. You can access the interactive GIS map at https://maps2.tucsonaz.gov/Html5Viewer/?viewer=maptucson. ZoneWire also tracks rezoning activity discussed in council meetings.
Zoning districts in Tucson include RH (Rural Homestead), SR (Suburban Ranch), RX-1 (Suburban Residence), R-1 (Urban Residence), R-2 (Urban Residence), R-3 (Urban Residence), MH-1 (Mobile Home), O-1 (Office). Each district has specific permitted uses, setbacks, and density requirements set by the local code.
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