21-2-6.1: GENERAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Open Space Zoning Districts is to identify lands that are to remain in their natural state, under agricultural production or developed to emulate a natural or designed state for passive and active recreational pursuits. The primary purpose of designating these areas is to raise the degree of assurance that designated open space for conservation and recreational areas will remain open in perpetuity, as well as to achieve the open space related goals and objectives of the Eloy General Plan. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)

21-2-6.2: OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS ENUMERATED:

   A.   Open Space Conservation District (OSC): The purpose of this Open Space Zoning District is to protect and conserve natural area and agricultural/farm/ranch lands in perpetuity. Such natural areas may include desert washes, hillsides, floodplains, wildlife habitat, and lands identified to be retained in their undeveloped state or designed open space state. Areas to be retained in their agricultural state contain high value farmland that the property owner agrees to maintain in perpetuity.

   B.   Open Space Recreation District (OSR): The purpose of this Open Space Zoning District is to provide for active and passive recreation uses that are to be integrated within the existing and future developed area of the City. Such active and passive recreation uses include, but not limited to, public and private parks, trail corridors, regraded and revegetated passive areas, joint use recreation-detention/retention drainage facilities, etc., as designated on a site plan, final plat or planned area development that will not contain any non-recreational structural improvements in perpetuity. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)

21-2-6.3: OPEN SPACE USE STANDARDS:

TABLE 2.6-1
TABLE OF ALLOWED USES FOR PARKS/OPEN SPACE DISTRICT

 

P = Permitted use

C = Conditional use

NP = Not permitted

 

Use Category And Specific Use Type		Parks/Open Space Zoning District
		OSC	OSR	PF	Supplemental Use Regulations
Public and semi public use:
	Arboretum or botanical garden	P	P	P
	Archeological/historic sites	P	-	P
	Campground	NP	P	NP	21-3-1.8
	Cemetery	NP	C	C
	Community playfields and parks	C	P	NP
	Community recreation center	NP	P	P
	Cultural facility	P	P	P
	Fairgrounds	NP	P	C
	Market garden	P	P	NP
	Museum, cultural facility (public)	C	C	P
	Natural area preserves, trails, and trailheads	P	P	NP
	Non-profit/non-governmental organization	NP	NP	C
	Public safety facility	C	P	P
	Rodeo grounds	NP	P	C
	Wireless facility (including tower and supporting facilities)	C	C	C
Agriculture use:
	Agribusiness, entertainment farming	NP	C	NP
	Agriculture, general	P	P	NP
Commercial use:
	Golf course, unlighted	NP	P	C
	Resort, cabins, lodges	C	C	NP

 

(Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)

21-2-6.4: OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:

   A.   Following development standards identified in Table 2.6-2-6.4.B. of this section apply to all principal uses and structures in the Open Space District, 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. Regulations governing accessory uses and structures are identified in section 21-3-2 of this chapter.

   B.   The provisions of Article IV. General Development Regulations shall apply to property zoned an Open Space District specified in Section 21-2-6.2.

Table 2.6-2-6.4.B. Open Space District Development Standards
Zoning District		OSC	OSR
Lot dimensions, minimum:		20 acres	5 acres
Setbacks, minimum:
	Front	60'	60'
	Side	30'	30'
	Rear	60'	60'
Lot coverage, maximum		5%	5%
Building height, maximum		24'	24'

 

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

21-2-7: OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS:

21-2-7.1: PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (PAD):

21-2-7.2: GENERAL PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Planned Area Development (PAD) Overlay Zoning District is to allow both the City and an applicant enhanced flexibility in the application of development standards in exchange for a more creative approach to land planning and building design that could not otherwise be achieved through strict adherence to the terms of this chapter. The intent is to encourage innovative design and to allow for a creative land use mix that will promote a high-quality development reflective of the unique character and setting of the City of Eloy, while achieving the following goals:

   A.   To encourage the City's development growth while enhancing the public health, safety, and general welfare;

   B.   To encourage innovations in residential, commercial, and industrial development to assist in expanding opportunities for diverse choices of housing, recreation, shopping and employment to Eloy residents, workers and visitors;

   C.   To reflect enhanced community sustainability and economic health in the design and construction of future development;

   D.   To encourage a more creative and compact approach in the utilization of land and resources in order to accomplish a more efficient, aesthetic, and sustainable development which may be characterized by special features of the geography, topography, size or shape of a particular property; and

   E.   To provide a compatible and stable developed environment, in harmony with the Sonoran Desert.

PADs may be approved pursuant to the procedure and approval criteria identified in section 21-6-6, "Amendments To Zoning Map (Rezone)", of this chapter. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)