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| Land Development Code - Effective March 3, 2005 | |||||
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| - Land Development Code Amendment Update Memo - |
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| Acknowledgements Users Guide Summary of Amendments Maintenance Guide Table
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| Chapter I: Zoning Regulations | |||||
| Division 1: General Provisions | |||||
| Article 1.1: | Title and Purpose (Amended, Effective 12-30-08) | 1.1-1 | |||
| 1.101 | Title and Authority | 1.1-1 | |||
| 1.102 | Purposes | 1.1-1 | |||
| 1.103 | Organization of Zoning Code | 1.1-2 | |||
| 1.104 | Applicability | 1.1-2 | |||
| 1.105 | General Rules for Applicability of Land Use and Development Regulations | 1.1-4 | |||
| 1.106 | Official Zoning Map | 1.1-5 | |||
| 1.107 | Rules for Construction of Language | 1.1-5 | |||
| 1.108 | Rules of Transition | 1.1-6 | |||
| 1.109 | Rules for Interpretation | 1.1-8 | |||
| Division 2: Land Use Designations | |||||
| Article 2.1: | Single Family Residential Districts (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 2.1-1 | |||
| 2.101 | Purposes | 2.1-1 | |||
| 2.102 | Single Family Residential Districts | 2.1-1 | |||
| 2.103 | Land Use Regulations | 2.1-2 | |||
| 2.104 | Lot Development Regulations | 2.1-5 | |||
| 2.105 | Site Development Regulations, Nonresidential Uses in Residential Districts | 2.1-9 | |||
| 2.106 | Additional Development Regulations | 2.1-10 | |||
| 2.107 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.1-14 | |||
| Article 2.2: | Multi-Family Residential Districts (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 2.2-1 | |||
| 2.201 | Purposes | 2.2-1 | |||
| 2.202 | Multi-Family Residential Districts | 2.2-1 | |||
| 2.203 | Land Use Regulations | 2.2-1 | |||
| 2.204 | Site Development Regulations | 2.2-4 | |||
| 2.205 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.2-6 | |||
| Article 2.3: | Commercial Districts (Amended 7-23-10) | 2.3-1 | |||
| 2.301 | Purposes | 2.3-1 | |||
| 2.302 | Commercial Districts | 2.3-1 | |||
| 2.303 | Land Use Regulations | 2.3-2 | |||
| 2.304 | Site Development Regulations | 2.3-6 | |||
| 2.305 | Additional Development Regulations | 2.3-8 | |||
| 2.306 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.3-9 | |||
| Article 2.4: | Heritage Village Center Zoning District (Amended 7-23-10) | 2.4-1 | |||
| 2.401 | Purposes | 2.4-1 | |||
| 2.402 | Land Use Regulations | 2.4-1 | |||
| 2.403 | Site Development Regulations | 2.4-4 | |||
| 2.404 | Additional Development Regulations | 2.4-6 | |||
| 2.405 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.4-6 | |||
| Article 2.5: | Office Districts (Amended 11-30-09) | 2.5-1 | |||
| 2.501 | Purposes | 2.5-1 | |||
| 2.502 | Office Districts | 2.5-1 | |||
| 2.503 | Land Use Regulations | 2.5-1 | |||
| 2.504 | Site Development Regulations | 2.5-4 | |||
| 2.505 | Additional Development Regulations | 2.5-5 | |||
| 2.506 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.5-6 | |||
| Article 2.6: | Employment Districts (Amended 11-30-09) | 2.6-1 | |||
| 2.601 | Purposes | 2.6-1 | |||
| 2.602 | Employment Districts | 2.6-1 | |||
| 2.603 | Land Use Regulations | 2.6-2 | |||
| 2.604 | Site Development Regulations | 2.6-5 | |||
| 2.605 | Additional Development Regulations | 2.6-7 | |||
| 2.606 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.6-8 | |||
| Article 2.7: | Public Facility/Institutional District (Amended 7-23-10) | 2.7-1 | |||
| 2.701 | Purpose | 2.7-1 | |||
| 2.702 | Land Use Regulations | 2.7-1 | |||
| 2.703 | Site Development Regulations | 2.7-4 | |||
| 2.704 | Additional Development Regulations | 2.7-5 | |||
| 2.705 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.7-5 | |||
| Article 2.8: | Gateway Districts (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 2.8-1 | |||
| 2.801 | Purposes | 2.8-1 | |||
| 2.802 | Gateway Districts | 2.8-2 | |||
| 2.803 | Land Use Regulations | 2.8-2 | |||
| 2.804 | Site Development Regulations | 2.8-4 | |||
| 2.805 | Additional Use Regulations | 2.8-7 | |||
| Division 3: Overlay Zoning Districts | |||||
| Article 3.1: | Planned Area Development Overlay Zoning District (Amended 11-30-09) | 3.1-1 | |||
| 3.101 | Purposes | 3.1-1 | |||
| 3.102 | Use of a Planned Area Development Overlay Zoning District | 3.1-1 | |||
| 3.103 | Land Use and Development Regulations | 3.1-2 | |||
| 3.104 | Approval | 3.1-3 | |||
| Article 3.2: | Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Overlay District (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 3.2-1 | |||
| 3.201 | Purposes | 3.2-1 | |||
| 3.202 | Applicability | 3.2-1 | |||
| 3.203 | Development and Notification Requirements within the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Overlay District | 3.2-2 | |||
| Article 3.3: | Santan Freeway Corridor Overlay District (Amended, Effective 12-30-08) | 3.3-1 | |||
| 3.301 | Purposes | 3.3-1 | |||
| 3.302 | Applicability | 3.3-1 | |||
| 3.303 | Development and Notification Requirements within the Santan Freeway Corridor Overlay District | 3.3-2 | |||
| Article 3.4: | Heritage District Overlay Zoning District | 3.4-1 | |||
| 3.401 | Purposes | 3.4-1 | |||
| 3.402 | Applicability | 3.4-1 | |||
| 3.403 | Development within the Heritage District Overlay District | 3.4-1 | |||
| Article 3.5: | Vertical Development Overlay Zoning District | 3.5-1 | |||
| 3.501 | Purposes | 3.5-1 | |||
| 3.502 | Applicability | 3.5-1 | |||
| 3.503 | Land Use and Development Regulations | 3.5-2 | |||
| Division 4: General Regulations | |||||
| Article 4.1: | Site Regulations (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 4.1-1 | |||
| 4.101 | Encroachments into Building Setback and Interior Building Separation Areas | 4.1-1 | |||
| 4.102 | Projections above Height Limits | 4.1-2 | |||
| 4.103 | Lighting Standards | 4.1-3 | |||
| 4.104 | Outdoor Business Property Storage | 4.1-4 | |||
| 4.105 | Screening of Mechanical and Electrical Equipment | 4.1-5 | |||
| 4.106 | Refuse and Recycling Enclosures | 4.1-7 | |||
| 4.107 | Swimming Pools | 4.1-8 | |||
| 4.108 | Underground Utilities | 4.1-9 | |||
| 4.109 | Fences | 4.1-9 | |||
| Article 4.2: | Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 4.2-1 | |||
| 4.201 | Purposes | 4.2-1 | |||
| 4.202 | Applicability | 4.2-2 | |||
| 4.203 | General Provisions | 4.2-2 | |||
| 4.204 | Number of Parking Spaces Required | 4.2-7 | |||
| 4.205 | Number of Parking Spaces Required for Shopping Center and Regional Commercial | 4.2-11 | |||
| 4.206 | Dimensions for Parking Spaces and Aisles | 4.2-12 | |||
| 4.207 | Parking Access | 4.2-13 | |||
| 4.208 | Driveway Widths | 4.2-14 | |||
| 4.209 | Surfacing | 4.2-14 | |||
| 4.2010 | Drive-Through and Take-Out Facilities | 4.2-15 | |||
| 4.2011 | Passenger Loading Areas | 4.2-16 | |||
| 4.2012 | Screening, Landscaping and Lighting | 4.2-17 | |||
| 4.2013 | Parking Space and Aisle Setbacks at Arterial Driveway Entrances | 4.2-19 | |||
| 4.2014 | Parking for Persons with Disabilities | 4.2-20 | |||
| 4.2015 | Off-Street Loading | 4.2-21 | |||
| 4.2016 | Bicycle Parking | 4.2-22 | |||
| Article 4.3: | Landscape Regulations | 4.3-1 | |||
| 4.301 | Purposes | 4.3-1 | |||
| 4.302 | Applicability | 4.3-1 | |||
| 4.303 | General Provisions | 4.3-2 | |||
| 4.304 | Gateway Entries | 4.3-7 | |||
| 4.305 | Streetscape Theme Trees | 4.3-9 | |||
| 4.306 | Landscape Maintenance and Enforcement | 4.3-10 | |||
| Article 4.4: | Sign Regulations (Amended 7-23-10) | 4.4-1 | |||
| 4.401 | Purposes | 4.4-1 | |||
| 4.402 | General Sign Regulations | 4.4-2 | |||
| 4.403 | Sign Criteria | 4.4-13 | |||
| 4.404 | Real Estate Signs and Development Signs | 4.4-17 | |||
| 4.405 | Residential | 4.4-20 | |||
| 4.406 | Nonresidential Uses in Residential Zoning Districts | 4.4-23 | |||
| 4.407 | Commercial | 4.4-26 | |||
| 4.408 | Heritage Village Center |
4.4-35 | |||
| 4.409 | Office/Employment | 4.4-43 | |||
| 4.4010 | Public Facility/Institutional | 4.4-48 | |||
| 4.4011 | Notice of Violation | 4.4-53 | |||
| 4.4012 | Removal | 4.4-54 | |||
| 4.4013 | Violation, A-Frame Signs | 4.4-54 | |||
| Article 4.5: | Supplemental Use Regulations (Amended 7-23-10) | 4.5-1 | |||
| 4.501 | Applicability | 4.5-1 | |||
| 4.502 | Home Occupations | 4.5-1 | |||
| 4.503 | Residential Day Care | 4.5-2 | |||
| 4.504 | Group Homes for the Handicapped | 4.5-3 | |||
| 4.505 | Place of Worship | 4.5-5 | |||
| 4.506 | Drive-Through Aisles | 4.5-5 | |||
| 4.507 | Farm Stands | 4.5-6 | |||
| 4.508 | Animal Services | 4.5-6 | |||
| 4.509 | Cemeteries | 4.5-7 | |||
| 4.5010 | Non-Traditional Business Uses | 4.5-7 | |||
| 4.5011 | Sexually-Oriented Businesses | 4.5-8 | |||
| 4.5012 | Temporary Uses | 4.5-8 | |||
| 4.5013 | Temporary Structures | 4.5-10 | |||
| 4.5014 | Miscellaneous Provisions | 4.5-12 | |||
| Article 4.6: | Non-Conforming Uses, Parcels, Structures and Signs (Amended 11-30-09) | 4.6-1 | |||
| 4.601 | Purpose | 4.6-1 | |||
| 4.602 | Definitions | 4.6-1 | |||
| 4.603 | General Provisions | 4.6-2 | |||
| 4.604 | Abandonment of Non-Conforming Uses | 4.6-2 | |||
| 4.605 | Repair or Rebuilding of a Damaged Structure | 4.6-3 | |||
| Article 4.7: | Wireless Communication Facilities (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 4.7-1 | |||
| 4.701 | Purpose and Applicability | 4.7-1 | |||
| 4.702 | Procedures | 4.7-1 | |||
| 4.703 | Use and Development Regulations | 4.7-3 | |||
| 4.704 | Additional Development Regulations | 4.7-8 | |||
| 4.705 | Required Findings | 4.7-11 | |||
| 4.706 | Miscellaneous Provisions | 4.7-12 | |||
| Article 4.8: | Over-The-Air Reception Devices, Large Satellite Dishes, Satellite Earth Stations, and Amateur Radio Facilities | 4.8-1 | |||
| 4.801 | Purpose | 4.8-1 | |||
| 4.802 | Applicability | 4.8-1 | |||
| 4.803 | Use and Development Regulations | 4.8-1 | |||
| Article 4.9: | Common Area
Ownership and Maintenance |
4.9-1 | |||
| 4.901 | Purpose | 4.9-1 | |||
| 4.902 | Applicability | 4.9-1 | |||
| 4.903 | Requirement | 4.9-1 | |||
| Division 5: Administration | |||||
| Article 5.1: | Planning Administration (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 5.1-1 | |||
| 5.101 | Purpose | 5.1-1 | |||
| 5.102 | Town Council | 5.1-1 | |||
| 5.103 | Planning Commission | 5.1-3 | |||
| 5.104 | Board of Adjustment | 5.1-5 | |||
| 5.105 | Director of Planning | 5.1-5 | |||
| 5.106 | Zoning Administrator | 5.1-7 | |||
| 5.107 | Zoning Hearing Officer | 5.1-8 | |||
| 5.108 | Design Review Board | 5.1-9 | |||
| 5.109 | Redevelopment Commission | 5.1-11 | |||
| 5.1010 | Code Compliance Manager | 5.1-13 | |||
| 5.1011 | Civil Hearing Officer | 5.1-13 | |||
| Article 5.2: | Common Procedures (Amended, Effective 6-21-07) | 5.2-1 | |||
| 5.201 | Application Process | 5.2-1 | |||
| 5.202 | Fees and Fines | 5.2-2 | |||
| 5.203 | Pre-Application Review | 5.2-3 | |||
| 5.204 | Neighborhood Meeting | 5.2-4 | |||
| 5.205 | Notice of Public Hearings | 5.2-5 | |||
| 5.206 | Public Hearing Procedures | 5.2-8 | |||
| 5.207 | Findings Required | 5.2-9 | |||
| 5.208 | Administrative Procedures | 5.2-10 | |||
| 5.209 | Ex Parte Communications | 5.2-10 | |||
| 5.2010 | Final Decisions | 5.2-10 | |||
| 5.2011 | Procedures for Appeals | 5.2-11 | |||
| Article 5.3: | Administrative Relief from Development Standards | 5.3-1 | |||
| 5.301 | Purpose and Applicability | 5.3-1 | |||
| 5.302 | Scope of Authority | 5.3-1 | |||
| 5.303 | Procedures and Standards of Review | 5.3-1 | |||
| 5.304 | Appeals | 5.3-2 | |||
| Article 5.4: | Use Permits (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | 5.4-1 | |||
| 5.401 | Purpose and Applicability | 5.4-1 | |||
| 5.402 | Procedures | 5.4-2 | |||
| 5.403 | Required Findings | 5.4-4 | |||
| 5.404 | Expiration; Modifications; Revocation | 5.4-5 | |||
| 5.405 | Appeals | 5.4-7 | |||
| 5.406 | Effective Date of Permit | 5.4-7 | |||
| Article 5.5: | Variances | 5.5-1 | |||
| 5.501 | Purpose and Applicability | 5.5-1 | |||
| 5.502 | Procedures | 5.5-1 | |||
| 5.503 | Required Findings | 5.5-2 | |||
| 5.504 | Use Variances Prohibited | 5.5-3 | |||
| 5.505 | Conditions of Approval | 5.5-3 | |||
| 5.506 | Appeals | 5.5-3 | |||
| Article 5.6: | Design Review (Amended 7-23-10) | 5.6-1 | |||
| 5.601 | Purpose and Applicability | 5.6-1 | |||
| 5.602 | Procedures and Responsibility | 5.6-2 | |||
| 5.603 | Design Review Approval | 5.6-6 | |||
| 5.604 | Appeals of Decisions of the Design Review Board, Redevelopment Commission and Director of Planning | 5.6-7 | |||
| 5.605 | Effective Date and Expiration Date | 5.6-7 | |||
| 5.606 | Enforcement | 5.6-7 | |||
| Article 5.7: | Amendments to Zoning Code Text, a Zoning Ordinance or the Official Zoning Map | 5.7-1 | |||
| 5.701 | Purpose and Applicability | 5.7-1 | |||
| 5.702 | Initiation of Amendments | 5.7-1 | |||
| 5.703 | Procedures | 5.7-1 | |||
| 5.704 | Findings | 5.7-4 | |||
| Article 5.8: | Amendments to General Plan Text or Map | 5.8-1 | |||
| 5.801 | Purpose | 5.8-1 | |||
| 5.802 | Initiation of Amendments | 5.8-1 | |||
| 5.803 | Procedures | 5.8-2 | |||
| Article 5.9: | Protected Development Right Plan | 5.9 -1 | |||
| 5.901 | Purpose and Applicability | 5.9-1 | |||
| 5.902 | Procedures | 5.9-1 | |||
| 5.903 | General Provisions | 5.9-3 | |||
| 5.904 | Expiration Date and Extensions; Revocation | 5.9-5 | |||
| Article 5.10: | Appeals of Dedications, Exactions and Zoning Regulations, Reconsideration of Certain Decisions, and Claims for Diminution in Value (Amended, Effective 6-21-07) | 5.10-1 | |||
| 5.1001 | Purpose and Applicability | 5.10-1 | |||
| 5.1002 | Appeals of Required Dedications and Exactions and of Zoning Regulations Pursuant to ARS Sections 9-500.12 and 9-500.13 | 5.10-1 | |||
| 5.1003 | Reconsideration of Certain Town Council Decisions | 5.10-3 | |||
| 5.1004 | Claim for Diminution in Value Pursuant to A.R.S. 12-1134 | 5.10-4 | |||
| Article 5.11: | Annexations | 5.11-1 | |||
| 5.1101 | Purpose | 5.11-1 | |||
| 5.1102 | Initiation of Annexations | 5.11-1 | |||
| 5.1103 | Procedures | 5.11-1 | |||
| Article 5.12: | Enforcement (Amended, Effective 4-19-07) | 5.12-1 | |||
| 5.1201 | Invalid Permits and Approvals | 5.12-1 | |||
| 5.1202 | Enforcement Responsibilities | 5.12-1 | |||
| 5.1203 | Violation: Notice and Opportunity to Correct | 5.12-1 | |||
| 5.1204 | Violations and Citations | 5.12-2 | |||
| 5.1205 | Penalties | 5.12-3 | |||
| 5.1206 | Habitual Offenders | 5.12-3 | |||
| 5.1207 | Abatement | 5.12-4 | |||
| 5.1208 | Cumulative Procedures and Remedies | 5.12-4 | |||
| 5.1209 | Failure to Provide Evidence of Identity | 5.12-4 | |||
| Division 6: Use Definitions | |||||
| Article 6.1: | Use Definitions (Amended 7-23-10) | 6.1-1 | |||
| Chapter II:
Design Standards and Guidelines Title Page This chapter reserved for future incorporation of existing and proposed design standards and guidelines. Reference the Unified Land Development Code for existing design standards and guidelines. |
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| Article 1.1: | Residential Design and Development Guidelines for Low and Medium Density Subdivisions | 1.1-1 | |||
| Article 1.2: | Medium High Density Framework Guidelines | 1.2-1 | |||
| Article 1.3: | Single Family Attached and Multi-Family Design Guidelines (reserved) | 1.3-1 | |||
| Article 1.4: | Commercial Design Guidelines | 1.4-1 | |||
| Article 1.5: | Employment Design Guidelines (reserved) | 1.5-1 | |||
| Article 1.6: | Gateway Area Right-of-Way Improvements Standards and Streetscape Design Guidelines | 1.6-1 | |||
| Article 1.7: | Gateway Area - Traditional Neighborhood Design Guidelines, (General) And (Single-Family) |
1.7-1 | |||
| Chapter III: Subdivision Regulations | |||||
| Article 1.1: | Subdivision Regulations | 1.1-1 | |||
| 1.101 | Purpose and Applicability | 1.1-1 | |||
| 1.102 | Platting Procedures | 1.1-2 | |||
| 1.103 | Submittal Requirements, Preliminary Plat Application | 1.1-7 | |||
| 1.104 | Submittal Requirements, Final Plat Application | 1.1-12 | |||
| 1.105 | Reservation of Land for Public Purpose | 1.1-14 | |||
| 1.106 | Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Easements | 1.1-15 | |||
| 1.107 | Subdivision Improvements | 1.1-15 | |||
| 1.108 | Gated Facility Entrances | 1.1-18 | |||
| 1.109 | Continuation of Streets | 1.1-18 | |||
| 1.101 | Effective Date and Expiration Date | 1.1-18 | |||
| 1.1011 | Appeals | 1.1-18 | |||
| Article 1.2: | Minor Land Division and Minor Subdivision | 1.2-1 | |||
| 1.201 | Purpose and Applicability | 1.2-1 | |||
| 1.202 | Procedures | 1.2-2 | |||
| 1.203 | Submittal Requirements | 1.2-3 | |||
| 1.204 | Reservation of Land for Public Purpose, Minor Subdivision | 1.2-3 | |||
| 1.205 | Dedication of Rights-of-Way and Easements | 1.2-3 | |||
| 1.206 | Standards | 1.2-4 | |||
| 1.207 | Improvements | 1.2-4 | |||
| 1.208 | Gated Facility Entrances | 1.2-5 | |||
| 1.209 | Effective Date and Expiration Date | 1.2-5 | |||
| 1.201 | Appeals | 1.2-5 | |||
| Article 1.3: | Vacation of Streets and Easements | 1.3-1 | |||
| 1.301 | Procedures | 1.3-1 | |||
| 1.302 | Submittal Requirements | 1.3-1 | |||
| 1.303 | Effective Date | 1.3-2 | |||
| 1.304 | Appeals | 1.3-2 | |||
| Glossary of General Terms (Amended, Effective 7-23-10) | |||||