The owner selects a pre-approved design from the Casita Model Plan Library, purchases the plans from the designer or architect, prepares a plot plan, and submits a building permit application. The plot plan shows conformance with site-specific standards such as zoning setbacks and utility locations that vary with lot. A plot plan is not included with the plans from Plan Library and can be prepared by the property owner or builder.

Fees are waived for the building permit review; the owner pays other applicable permit fees.

Tucson Casita is designed to be appropriate for a broad range of residential lots. However, all pre-approved Model Plans must meet the development regulations that are specific to a site, so you’ll want to make sure that Tucson Casita meets the constraints of your specific site. Utility locations and access points, topography, easements, and other potential encumbrances can affect feasibility.

Because the design of the heating-cooling system depends on the precise location and orientation of the Tucson Casita, the pre-approved plans stipulate a deferred submittal for the heating-cooling system. The deferred submittal will need to be prepared by the builder or heating-cooling subcontractor and submitted within 90 days of issuance of the building permit.