Navigating Tucson’s permitting process with the Planning & Development Services Department (PDSD) at the Tucson Development Center can be complex and time-consuming for commercial construction. Between zoning reviews, specialized historic-preservation overlays, and strict document requirements, delays can quickly snowball—putting your project behind, inflating costs, and disrupting schedules.
That’s where Permit Place steps in. Our experienced Tucson-based team knows PDSD’s processes inside and out, ensuring your permit applications are researched, couriered, and processed efficiently—keeping your project’s timeline on track.
We courier your permit packages, corrections, and pick-ups between your office, consultant team, and the PDSD counter. No wasted trips downtown—just smooth, reliable delivery.
Tucson’s permitting depends on zoning codes, project valuation, historic overlays, floodplain regulations, and impacts fees. We analyze city zoning, Unified Development Code requirements, Historic Preservation overlays, fee schedules, and permit review lanes—then deliver a clear, project-specific roadmap.
From compiling submission packets to PDSD’s TDC Online portal, coordinating with site plan reviewers, and shepherding corrections through review lanes, we manage your permit from start to “Ready to Issue.” We handle inspections coordination and keep city communications flowing.
From small tenant improvements to large commercial or historic-zoned developments, we understand Tucson’s submittal standards and requirements.
Our Tucson team works regularly with PDSD. We know how to use the Permit Review Lanes—and when expedited options are needed to meet deadlines.
Stay informed—every step. We provide email alerts for submission, review, and issuance milestones, plus access to our real-time permit tracking portal.
Our familiarity working with the City of Tucson and experience managing all types of projects means our team can just flat out get approvals faster, keeping your projects on schedule.
Avoid unnecessary delays and confusion. Let our Tucson permit expediting team take the lead — and handle every step of the process for you.
Our Tucson permit expediters handle every part of the process — from research to final approvals.
We’ve helped hundreds of companies streamline their permit approvals in Tucson and across the country.
Small tenant improvements or occupancy permits may clear in 1–2 weeks. Larger commercial builds involving full structural review, grading, drainage, or mitigation typically take 4–6 weeks, depending on reviewer comments and resubmittals.
Yes. PDSD provides accelerated Permit Review Lanes. Additionally, applicants can pay for expedited or double-expedited review (doubling or tripling standard fees), to reduce review time to as fast as 1 – 2 weeks.
Yes — Permit Place is a national commercial permit expediting firm. We support projects across Arizona and the U.S., giving clients with multi-location developments a consistent permitting process.
We’d love to learn more about your upcoming Tucson projects and discuss how our experts can help.
