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Tucson Zoning Map & Districts 2026

Explore zoning districts and recent rezoning activity in Tucson, AZ. ZoneWire monitors council meetings to track every zoning change.

Live records updated through October 20, 2026

Key facts: Tucson land-use record

  • Tucson approved 86% of 114 land-use decisions in the last 24 months.
  • Tucson has 313 rezoning-related records across 42 recent public meetings tracked by ZoneWire.
  • The most recent tracked meeting in Tucson was on October 20, 2026.

Updated with meetings through October 20, 2026.

Recent Rezoning Activity in Tucson

Meetings
42
Rezoning Mentions
313
Last Detected
Oct 20, 2026

About Tucson zoning information

The zoning information on this page comes from official sources. Confirm the zoning of a specific parcel with the Tucson planning department.

Zoning Districts in Tucson

Zoning classifications used in this jurisdiction, from the adopted local code.

RHRural Homestead

Preserves the character of rural areas with very low density single-family use on large lots (minimum lot area 180,000 sq ft).

SRSuburban Ranch

Provides for very low density, large-lot single-family residential and suburban ranch uses (minimum lot area 144,000 sq ft).

RX-1Suburban Residence

Provides for suburban, low density single-family residential development, agriculture, and other compatible neighborhood uses (minimum lot area 36,000 sq ft).

R-1Urban Residence

Provides for urban, low density single-family residential development together with schools, parks, and other public services (minimum lot area 7,000 sq ft).

R-2Urban Residence

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).

R-3Urban Residence

Provides for urban, high density residential development and other uses compatible with adjoining residential uses (multifamily up to 36 units per acre).

MH-1Mobile Home

Provides for low to medium density residential development, primarily mobile home dwellings on individual lots and within mobile home parks.

O-1Office

Provides for administrative, medical outpatient, and professional office uses that complement the surrounding residential environment.

O-3Office

Provides for mid-rise office, medical, civic, and select other uses that are reasonably compatible with adjoining residential uses.

NCNeighborhood Commercial

Provides for low-intensity, small-scale commercial and office uses compatible in size and design with adjacent residential uses.

C-1Commercial

Provides for low-intensity commercial and other uses that are compatible with adjacent residential uses.

C-2Commercial

Provides for general commercial uses that serve the community and region.

C-3Commercial

Provides for mid-rise development of general commercial uses serving the community and region, located downtown or in other major activity center areas.

OCR-1Office/Commercial/Residential

Provides for high-rise development in major activity centers or at transit centers, mixing office, commercial, and high-density residential uses.

I-1Light Industrial

Provides for industrial uses that do not have offensive characteristics, in addition to uses permitted in more restrictive nonresidential zones.

I-2Heavy Industrial

Provides for industrial uses generally considered nuisances (air pollutants, excessive noise, or hazardous materials) that are incompatible with most other land uses.

OSOpen Space

Preserves, promotes, and protects natural resources, open spaces, wildlife habitats, and desert landscapes.

Recent rezoning decisions in Tucson

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 · Oct 6, 2026

Approved · 7-0

0.21 ac rezoned R-2 to I-1

932 S. Santa Rita Avenue (SW corner of 19th Street and Santa Rita Avenue), Tucson

R-2 to I-1

Zoning change from R-2 to I-1, approved by a 7-0 vote on Oct 6, 2026 in Tucson.

UpzoneUse conversion

Your move: Higher-intensity use now allowed. Comp the parcel before the owner reprices.

Tucson · Sep 24, 2026

Approved

Costco East Old Vail Road Large Retail Establishment Special Exception

Costco East Old Vail Road Large Retail Establishment Special Exception, approved on Sep 24, 2026 in Tucson.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Tucson · Oct 20, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

Incentive / development agreement direction for the Clara Hotel at 755 East Benson Highway

Incentive / development agreement direction for the Clara Hotel at 755 East Benson Highway, approved unanimously on Oct 20, 2026 in Tucson.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Tucson · Oct 6, 2026

Approved · 7-0

Site-specific sales tax development agreement with Tucson N LLC, 75 East Broadway Boulevard

Site-specific sales tax development agreement with Tucson N LLC, 75 East Broadway Boulevard, approved by a 7-0 vote on Oct 6, 2026 in Tucson.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

Tucson · Oct 6, 2026

Approved · Unanimous

Direction to proceed on Simon CRE sales tax incentive, Old Vail Road retail center

Direction to proceed on Simon CRE sales tax incentive, Old Vail Road retail center, approved unanimously on Oct 6, 2026 in Tucson.

Entitlement

Your move: Entitlement cleared. The parcel just got more buildable.

What gets approved in Tucson

In Tucson, 86% of land-use board decisions were approved over the last 24 months. Commercial / office / retail clear 92%, Subdivision / plat 100%. ZoneWire analyzed 114 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 typeDecisionsApproval rate
Commercial / office / retail3992%
Subdivision / plat11100%
Single-family homes1377%
Special exception / conditional use650%
Industrial / warehouse9100%
Multifamily / attached housing875%
Land use / comp-plan amendment580%
Variance560%

3 decisions that went against the odds

These are the denials and deferrals in categories that usually sail through, the deals worth understanding before you commit capital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official Tucson zoning map is maintained by the local planning department. The zoning information on this page comes from official sources, and ZoneWire monitors council meetings for rezoning activity and zoning changes in Tucson.

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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