21-2-3.4: COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

   A.   The following development standards identified in Table 21-2-3.4.B. of this section apply to all principal uses and structures in Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts, except as otherwise expressly stated in this chapter. General exceptions to these regulations and rules to determine compliance are identified in section 21-6-9 of this chapter and section 21-2-1.3 of this article, respectively.

   B.   The provisions of Article IV. General Development Regulations shall apply to property zoned a Commercial and Mixed-Use District specified in Section 21-2-3.2.

Table 21-2-3.4.B. Commercial and Mixed-Use Districts Development Standards
Zoning District		C-1	C-2	MU
Lot dimensions, maximum:
	Size of use or user	25,000 sq. ft.	-	7,000 sq. ft. (minimum)
Residential density, minimum		X	X	3 units7
Setbacks, minimum:
	Front	15'	20' 1	0' 1
	Side	10' 2	15' 2	0' 1
	Side, adjacent to residential	20' 1	30' 1	30' 1,3
	Street side	10'	10'	10'
	Rear	10'	20'	10' 4
	Rear, adjacent to residential	20'	30'	30' 3
Lot coverage, maximum		40%	60%	-
Building height, maximum		36'	36' 5	36' 5,6

 

Notes:

   1.    Front and side setback for street facing parking areas shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet.

   2.    Zero setbacks are permitted for structures if adjacent structures also have zero setbacks and regulations of the Building Code in force at the time of the review are met.

   3.    Fifteen (15) foot setbacks are allowed if adjacent parcel is zoned R-2 or R-3.

   4.    Rear setback can be reduced to five (5) feet if adjacent to a public alley.

   5.    Unless otherwise permitted through a conditional use permit.

   6.    Building height may be increased to forty-eight (48) feet for development that contains vertical mixed- use with residential above ground floor commercial uses.

   7.   Residential uses shall be horizontally or vertically integrated within a commercial development as part of a Development Plan. For each one (1) gross square foot of commercial floor, three (3) gross square feet of residential floor area, including the gross floor area of interior amenities and common areas, is allowed.

(Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018; Res. 24-1601, 10-14-2024)

21-2-3.5: COMMERCIAL AND MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES:

The commercial and mixed-use development requirements and guidelines have been established to: create an attractive and functional setting for businesses located along primary roadway corridors; create and maintain an efficient, functional, safe and pleasant built environment for residents and visitors; and promote attractive, high quality development that will support and enhance the greater community.

   A.   Applicability: These requirements and guidelines shall apply to the development of new buildings or renovation of existing buildings within any Commercial and Mixed-Use Zoning District in the City of Eloy, unless otherwise specified within this section. In the case of mixed-use buildings, the single-family residential guidelines of this section and the guidelines of sections 21-2-3.4 and 21-2-3.5 of this section 21-2-3, commercial development, shall both apply.

These requirements and guidelines will be used by City staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission as a framework for evaluating development proposals and for consideration of design aspects of such proposed projects. The Eloy subdivision regulations should also be referenced for additional site design standards specifically applicable to commercial and mixed-use developments.

   B.   Architectural Guidelines:

      1.   Natural materials and deep earth tone colors are preferred, and design elements should not primarily consist of metal, glass, plastic, highly reflective materials and bright colors. Such materials may have limited application in trim or accent areas, but should not be the predominant visual elements of the building(s) or site improvements.

      2.   Large, bland monolithic facades or rooflines and repetition of very simple details foster a monotonous character, which should be avoided. Building elevations should create a unique character which is emphasized through interesting architectural details or facade articulation in each component. For example, windows may be arched or rectangular, bayed out or recessed, have raised borders, awnings, planter boxes or shutters.

      3.   All building facades should be designed with architecturally finished materials, with primary building materials limited to the following:

         a.   Modular masonry materials such as brick, block, and stone.

         b.   Precast concrete or aggregate panels with a decorative finish.

         c.   Stucco or stucco-like materials.

         d.   Wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use and wood of proven exterior durability.

         e.   Other materials as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

      4.   The following building types and materials are discouraged:

         a.   Galvanized or unfinished steel, galvalume or unfinished aluminum buildings (walls or roofs), unless the roadway facing the facade of the building is specifically intended to have a corrosive designed finish such as Cor-Ten steel or is finished with a material that is compliant with subsection B3 of this section.

         b.   Exposed, untextured, uncolored, unaugmented concrete.

   C.   Site Design/Orientation Requirements:

      1.   Buildings, structures, open space areas and other features shall be oriented to protect and/or enhance major vistas and panoramas that accentuate mountain vistas, and/or special man- made or natural landmarks.

      2.   On-site pedestrian walks shall be provided to connect street sidewalks to primary commercial and mixed-use building entries by the most direct route practicable. Multi-building developments shall minimize auto/pedestrian conflicts and maximize convenient pedestrian access between buildings.

      3.   Openings for vehicular uses, such as garage door bays used to access vehicles into and out of a building for repair or storage, must be located on facades that do not face the primary street.

   D.   Circulation Requirements:

      1.   Proposed developments fronting ADOT controlled roadways shall complete a traffic impact analysis (TIA), including access needs, traffic control needs, highway expansion needs, drainage management plan, and/or a cost sharing plan. ADOT approval will be required as part of the development plan approval process.

      2.   Developments along public roadways may be required to complete a traffic study analysis, including access needs, traffic control needs, highway expansion needs, drainage management plan, and/or a cost sharing plan. The approval of the Eloy City Engineer will be required as part of the development plan approval process.

      3.   Vehicular access points along arterial and collector roadways shall be placed and designed in accordance with ADOT and/or City requirements.

   E.   Utility Requirements:

      1.   All on-site electric utility and all other communication and utility lines for buildings shall be placed underground. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018; Ord. 20-891, 1-27-2020)

21-2-3.6: ADDITIONAL DESIGN STANDARDS:

   A.   Parking And Loading Requirements: See section 21-4-1, "Off- Street Parking And Loading", of this chapter for additional development and design regulations.

   B.   Landscaping And Screening Requirements: See section 21-4-2 of this chapter for additional development and design regulations relating to fencing, screening and landscaping.

   C.   Signage Requirements: See section 21-4-3, "Signage", of this chapter for additional development and design regulations.

   D.   Outdoor Lighting Requirements: See section 21-4-5, "Outdoor Lighting", of this chapter for additional development and design regulations.

   E.   Additional References: Further reference, as applicable, is provided in the City of Eloy, Building and Fire Codes, subdivision regulations, Floodplain Management Ordinance, and Engineering Design Standards. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)

21-2-4: PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT:

21-2-4.1: GENERAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Public Facilities (PF) District is to provide appropriate areas for buildings and facilities that are owned and operated by Federal, State, regional, County and/or City governments, public/semi-public utilities, special districts, or nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations which are used to provide governmental public and/or semi-public related services. This zone is also appropriate for educational sites, and cultural facilities. The Public Facilities District is reserved for the construction, use and occupancy of governmental, non- profit/nongovernmental public utility, cultural and educational buildings and facilities, and other uses compatible with and support the character of the district. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)

21-2-4.2: PUBLIC FACILITIES USE STANDARDS:

The "tables of allowed uses" for Residential, Commercial and Industrial Districts (section 21-2-2.3, table 2.2-1, section 21-2-3.3, table 2.3-1 and section 21-2-5.3, table 2.5-1 of this article), lists public facility, public and quasi-public uses and indicates whether they are permitted by right or with approval of a conditional use permit (CUP), or prohibited within each zoning district. These use tables also include references to additional supplemental use standards that may be applicable to that use. The organization headings and individual abbreviations utilized in the tables are identified as follows:

   A.   Use Category: The "use categories" are intended to provide a quick reference to organize the specific uses. These categories are not regulatory.

   B.   Specific Use Type: The "specific use types" are regulatory and function as the basis for listing the existing and future land uses that are considered in each zoning district. Rather than list every possible individual land use type, this list classifies individual land uses and activities into specific use types based on common functional, product or physical characteristics; such as the type and amount of activity, the type of customers or residents, and how goods or services are sold or delivered and site conditions. The definition of each specific use type is located in section 21-9-1, "Definitions", of this chapter.

   C.   Permitted Uses (P): A "P" in a cell indicates that the use is allowed by right in that zoning district.

   D.   Conditional Uses (C): A "C" in a cell indicates that the use is allowed with a conditional use permit in the respective zoning district. Conditional use permits must be reviewed and approved in accordance with the procedures of section 21-6-7 of this chapter.

   E.   Not Permitted (NP): An "NP" in a cell indicates that the use is prohibited in the respective zoning district.

   F.   Use-Specific Standards: Section numbers listed in the "Supplemental Use Regulations" column denote the location of additional regulations that are applicable to the specific use type; however, provisions in other sections of this chapter may also apply.

   G.   Non-Specified Uses: When a use cannot be reasonably classified into a specific use type, or appears to fit into multiple specific use types, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to determine the most similar and thus most appropriate specific use type based on the actual or projected characteristics of the individual use or activity (including but not limited to size, scale, operating characteristics and external impacts) in relationship to the specific use type definitions provided in section 21-9-1 of this chapter. Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision may be filed with the Community Development Department and heard by the Board of Adjustment in conformance with the procedures of section 21-6-2.11 of this chapter. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)

21-2-4.3: PUBLIC FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

   A.   Public facility oriented uses and/or structures are permissible in Residential, Commercial or Industrial Zoning Districts. As such, development standards for most public facility uses will utilize the principal uses and structures identified for Residential Districts (section 21-2-2.4, Table 21-2-2.4.B. of this article), Commercial Districts (section 21-2-3.4, Table 21-2-3.4.B. of this article) or Industrial Districts (section 21-2-5.4, table 2.5-2 of this article) except as otherwise expressly stated in this chapter. Additional public facility development standards are found in Table 21-2-4.3.B. of this section.

   B.   The provisions of Article IV. General Development Regulations shall apply to property zoned a Public Facilities District (PF).

Table 21-2-4.3.B. Public Facilities Development Standards
Standard	PF
Lot area	No requirement
Lot width	No requirement
Lot depth	No requirement
Front yard setback	None, except when abutting a Residential Zone, then the front yard setback to a building or parking area shall be the required setback of the abutting Residential Zone. Where a PF use is or will abut 2 or more different Residential Zones, the more stringent setback shall apply, but may be waived by the Zoning Administrator, based on the buffering between the 2 uses
Side and rear yard setback	None, except when abutting a Residential Zone, then the side or rear setback to a building or parking area is 10 feet. The required side and rear yard setback shall be increased by ½ foot horizontal distance for each vertical foot by which the structure exceeds 20 feet in height
Building height	35 feet; except where a setback of 100 feet can be provided, the building height may be a maximum of 55 feet. If the abutting zoning district allows buildings taller than 35 feet, the height of the abutting zoning district may be applied to the abutting PF Zoning District
Lot coverage	No maximum requirement

 

(Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018; Res. 24-1601, 10-14-2024)