City of Tucson, AZ
10/14/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2026 16:41
Shelter Care Code Amendment: Online Survey Open Through October 25
Published on October 14, 2026
PDSD, in collaboration with the Drachman Institute at the University of Arizona, is seeking community input on updates to the City's zoning regulations for shelter care. An online survey is open through Thursday, October 15, 2026, and you are encouraged to share your feedback.
On February 3, 2026, the City of Tucson declared a Housing and Homelessness Emergency to remove zoning and permitting barriers and expedite the creation of shelter beds.
Under the City's current Unified Development Code, shelter care uses are permitted in a limited number of locations and are subject to requirements that can make it difficult to add shelter capacity. PDSD is reviewing those regulations to identify changes that would make it easier to establish shelter facilities in appropriate locations while maintaining standards for surrounding neighborhoods.
Thank you to everyone who attended the community feedback sessions held between September 13 and October 4, 2026. Attendance at the Coalition Space, on Zoom, and at Park Place Mall helped inform this work. If you could not attend or want to add to what you shared, you can participate through the survey.
If you have questions, email Sarah Meggison at [email protected]. Visit the Housing and Homelessness Emergency Shelter Care Code Amendment website for more information.
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