Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Tucson City - Solar Farm Permit Requirements

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Solar/Wind Permitting Standards
Implementing Sector:
Local
State:
Arizona
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Solar Photovoltaics
Website:
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/gs/tucson-city-solar-installations
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial
Last Updated:
10/27/2016

Summary

The City of Tucson has several permits that are needed for the authorization of solar farms. This table provides the information about regulations that will most likely be needed in order to develop a large solar facility.

Examples of permits include a groundwater / surface water management permit, a site plan / development plan review, a engineering preconstruction, and an electrical permit. Permits can last 1 day or 14 months depending on the individual permit.

It should be noted that some permits on this table will not be needed, and many can be approved during the processing of other permits. The information in this table may not be fully accurate, so it is wise to check with the individual agency to find out more information.


Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
Permitting Table