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Publisher's Introduction
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS
Title 11 PIMA COUNTY PROCUREMENT CODE
Title 12 (RESERVED)
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 RENEWABLE ENERGY INCENTIVE DISTRICT (REID)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Title 17 AIR QUALITY CONTROL
Title 18 ZONING
Chapter 18.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 18.03 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Chapter 18.05 ZONES, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES
Chapter 18.07 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Chapter 18.09 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL AND RURAL ZONING PROVISIONS
Chapter 18.11 TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE
Chapter 18.12 IR INSTITUTIONAL RESERVE ZONE
Chapter 18.13 RH RURAL HOMESTEAD ZONE [1]
Chapter 18.14 GR-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.15 ML MOUNT LEMMON ZONE
Chapter 18.17 SR SUBURBAN RANCH ZONE*
Chapter 18.18 SR-2 SUBURBAN RANCH ESTATE ZONE
Chapter 18.19 SH SUBURBAN HOMESTEAD ZONE
Chapter 18.21 CR-1 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.23 CR-2 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.25 CR-3 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.27 CR-4 MIXED-DWELLING TYPE ZONE
Chapter 18.29 CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.31 TR TRANSITIONAL ZONE
Chapter 18.33 CMH-1 COUNTY MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOME - 1 ZONE
Chapter 18.35 CMH-2 COUNTY MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOME - 2 ZONE
Chapter 18.37 MU MULTIPLE USE ZONE
Chapter 18.39 GENERAL COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
Chapter 18.40 MR MAJOR RESORT ZONE
Chapter 18.41 RVC RURAL VILLAGE CENTER ZONE
Chapter 18.43 CB-1 LOCAL BUSINESS ZONE
Chapter 18.45 CB-2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE
Chapter 18.47 INDUSTRIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
Chapter 18.49 CPI CAMPUS PARK INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.51 CI-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSING ZONE
Chapter 18.53 CI-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.55 CI-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE*
Chapter 18.57 AIRPORT ENVIRONS AND FACILITIES*
Chapter 18.58 HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
Chapter 18.59 GC GOLF COURSE ZONE
Chapter 18.61 HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE*
Chapter 18.63 HISTORIC ZONE
Chapter 18.65 (RESERVED)
Chapter 18.67 BUFFER OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.68 INFILL OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.69 SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
Chapter 18.70 MINOR LANDS DIVISION
Chapter 18.71 DEVELOPMENT PLAN STANDARDS*
Chapter 18.72 NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION
Chapter 18.73 LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING AND SCREENING STANDARDS*
Chapter 18.75 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
Chapter 18.77 ROADWAY FRONTAGE STANDARDS
Chapter 18.78 GATEWAY OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.79 SIGN STANDARDS*
Chapter 18.81 GRADING STANDARDS
Chapter 18.83 ADDRESS STANDARDS
Chapter 18.85 (RESERVED)
Chapter 18.87 (RESERVED)
Chapter 18.89 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN [2]
Chapter 18.90 SPECIFIC PLANS
Chapter 18.91 REZONING PROCEDURES
Chapter 18.92 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Chapter 18.93 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCES, TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND INTERPRETATIONS*
Chapter 18.95 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT*
Chapter 18.97 CONDITIONAL USE PROCEDURES
Chapter 18.99 REVIEW COMMITTEES
Chapter 18.101 ADMINISTRATORS
Title 19 ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT FEE
Title 20 THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
Title 21 PUBLIC LANDS AND FACILITIES
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR ARIZONA COUNTIES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
Chapter 18.75
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
18.75.010   Purpose.
18.75.020   Definitions.
18.75.030   Off-street parking requirements.
18.75.040   Development standards.
18.75.050   Modification or waiver of requirements.
18.75.060   Off-street loading requirements.
18.75.070   Exceptions.
18.75.010   Purpose.
   A.   This chapter provides standards for the development of parking and loading facilities, in order to:
      1.   Enhance public safety;
      2.   Minimize traffic congestion;
      3.   Provide for the parking of vehicles at appropriate locations, other than on streets;
      4.   Permit safe passage of pedestrians to and from parked vehicles and their destinations; and
      5.   Expedite the safe passage of moving traffic.
   B.   In addition, the criteria of this chapter are intended to promote the enhancement of:
      1.   Medians, parking areas and property line edges for pedestrian safety and convenience;
      2.   Streetscape plantings in order to provide shade, screening, sound attenuation and other environmental benefits; and
      3.   The community identity and the appearance of county roadways and development areas.
(Ord. 1985-112 § 1 (part), 1985; Ord. 1985-82 (part), 1985)
18.75.020   Definitions.
   A.   Certain terms in this chapter shall be defined, for purposes of this chapter only, as follows:
      1.   Bicycle rack: A device for the secured temporary storage of one or more bicycles, which permits convenient locking of the bicycle frame and both front and rear wheels.
      2.   Gross parking area: The total square footage of the development within property lines, minus the total square footage first floor area within any buildings and storage yards.
      3.   High-intensity parking area:
         a.   A parking area with average vehicular turnover of less than two hours;
         b.   Examples include fast food restaurant and grocery store parking lots.
      4.   Low-intensity parking area:
         a.   A parking area with average vehicle turnover of more than four hours;
         b.   Examples include employee parking lots and airport long-term parking lots.
      5.   Manual: Where used shall mean Subdivision and Development Street Standards Manual:
      6.   Medium-intensity parking area: A parking area with average usage for time periods of two to four hours.
      7.   Reserved.
      8.   Parking area: Any public or private land area designed and used for off-street parking.
      9.   Parking area, private:
         a.   A parking area for the private use of the owners or occupants of the lot on which the parking area is located; this does not include parking on sidewalks or streets;
         b.   This includes "reserved" designations.
      10.   Parking area, public: A parking area available to the public, with or without compensation, or used to accommodate clients, customers, employees, guests or visitors.
      11.   Parking bay: The parking module consisting of one or two rows of parking spaces and the aisle from which vehicles enter and leave the spaces.
      12.   Parking lot: An improved off-street ground level area, usually surfaced and improved, for the temporary storage of vehicles.
      13.   Parking space: A space for the parking of a vehicle within a public or private parking area.
      14.   Parking structure: A building designed for temporary storage of motor vehicles.
      15.   Turnover: The number of different vehicles that park in a given space during an average day.
(Ord. 2005-35 § 5 (part), 2005; Ord. 1985-112 § 1 (part), 1985; Ord. 1985-82 (part), 1985)
18.75.030   Off-street parking requirements.
   A.   General Provisions.
      1.   For uses not specifically mentioned, the requirements are based on a listed use which is similar in type and intensity. Such determination shall be made by the subdivision and development review committee.
      2.   Where a fractional space is computed, the requirement will be based on the nearest whole number.
      3.   Where the number of employee parking spaces is unknown at the time of application, the applicant shall provide the number of required employee spaces based on typical employee floor area needs for similar uses.
   B.   Minimum Dimensions for Parking Space Types.
      1.   Standard car space: Nine feet by twenty feet equals one hundred eighty square feet.
      2.   Handicapped space: Twelve feet by twenty feet equals two hundred forty square feet.
      3.   Motorcycle space: Six feet by nine feet equals fifty-four square feet.
      4.   Bicycle space: Three feet by eight feet equals twenty-four feet.
   C.   Parking Area Requirements.
   The parking area requirements for any given land use shall be based on the type of land use and lot intensity factor, as provided for in Table 18.75-1.
   D.   Handicapped Parking.
      1.   Handicapped spaces shall be functionally located as near as possible to the main entrances of the establishments served, with a barrier-free path, and shall be posted with permanent signs in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Federal Highway Administration).
      2.   All parking lots shall require one handicapped space plus one per fifty spaces located as close as practical to the building entrance and with a barrier-free path.
   E.   Bicycle Parking.
      1.   Bicycle parking shall be located to promote security for parked bicycles and convenient use. Locations adjacent to pedestrian walks, in view of building occupants, and located away from motor vehicle driveways provide best security.
      2.   All parking lots shall require two bicycle rack spaces plus one per fifteen parking spaces.
   F.   Site Access. Proper siting of parking areas and access points in relationship to streets and nearby land uses shall be required.
   G.   Revision of Approved Plans. All approved development plans or subdivision plats, even for developed projects, may be revised to conform to changes in the number of parking spaces required (refer to Table 18.75-1, Parking Spaces Required).
   H.   Review. The subdivision and development review committee shall be responsible for the review of off-street parking proposals and may allow modification of specific requirements in certain site instances consistent with the purpose of this chapter.
(Ord. 2008-93 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2005-35 § 5 (part), 2005; Ord. 1985-153 § 1 (part), 1985; Ord. 1985-112 § 1 (part), 1985; Ord. 1985-82 (part), 1985)
Table 18.75-1 
PARKING SPACES REQUIRED 
Type of Uses
Employee or
Resident Parking
Visitor or
User Parking
Parking
Lot
Intensity
Loading
Bay
Intensity
Type of Uses
Employee or
Resident Parking
Visitor or
User Parking
Parking
Lot
Intensity
Loading
Bay
Intensity
1. 
Residential: 
a.
Dwelling units, including houses, mobile homes, mobile home parks, and manufactured housing
One for each 1 bedroom or studio dwelling unit, 1.5 for each 2 bedroom unit, 2.0 for each 3 bedroom unit, 2.5 for each 4 or more bedroom unit
One for each four dwelling units
Low
Low, if used
b.
Group Quarters: Rooming houses, residence halls, dormitories, membership lodging, religious quarters
One per bedroom or bed
One for each 8 bedrooms or beds
Low
Low, if used
c.
Group care retirement quarters; convalescent homes, in-patient hospitals
One for each two persons employed
One for each 4 beds
Low
Low
d.
Motels and hotels
One for each two persons employed
One per unit
High
Medium
e.
Resorts
One for each two persons employed
One per guest room
Low
medium
2. 
Manufacture: 
Including processing and assembly
Two for each three employees
One for each 1,000 sq. ft. floor area
Low
Medium
3. 
Wholesale and business services: 
Storage warehouse, mail order house
One for each two employees plus one for each company vehicle
One for each 2,000 sq. ft. of gross area
Low
High
Laundry and dry cleaning plants, auto and truck rentals, medical and dental labs, lumber yards (excluding hardwares), building supplies, machine shops, welding shops, plumbing shops, ice sales
One for each two employees plus one for each company vehicle
One for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Medium
4. 
Offices: 
Medical and dental offices
one for each employee or physician
One for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Low
Insurance, real estate, general offices, accountants, architects, utility companies, charitable organizations
One for each two persons employed
One for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Low
General and home offices and charitable organizations not providing face-to-face customer services
One for each two persons employed
One for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Low
Low
5. 
Commercial, retail: 
Groceries, drugs, sundries, liquor
Included in visitor or user parking
Five for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Medium
Department stores
Included in visitor or user parking
One for each 200 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Medium
General retail, such as book stores, dry goods, hardware, secondhand sales, stationery, varieties and notions, hobby stores, clothes, sporting goods, toys, jewelry, and pet shops, auto parts and other general merchandise
Included in visitor or user parking
3.5 for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Low
TV and radio repair; appliance repair, tailors and cleaners, art galleries and studios
Included in visitor or user parking
One for each 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Low
Furniture and appliances, photo studios
Included in visitor or user parking
One for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Medium
Home improvement superstores
Included in visitor or user parking
3.5 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Medium
Discount superstores/clubs (freestanding)
Included in visitor or user parking
5.0 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Medium
Shopping centers (a) under 400,000 sq. ft.; (b) 400,000 to 600,000 sq. ft.; (c) over 600,000 sq. ft.
Included in visitor or user parking
(a) 4.0 for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area; (b) 4.25 for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area; (c) 4.5 for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Medium
Banks
Included in visitor or user parking
Three for each teller's window plus one for each service desk; or if no teller windows, two for each service desk
High
Low
6. 
Commercial eating and drinking: 
Cafes, restaurants, cafeterias, bars
Included in visitor or user parking
10 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Medium
Drive-ins, food bars, juice stands and other outside establishments
Included in visitor or user parking
15 spaces for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Low
7. 
Commercial, automotive: 
Service station (fuel dispensing)
One for each company vehicle
Two for each service bay
Medium
Low
Auto repair
One for each two persons employed
Two per service island
High
Low
One for each company vehicle, one for each two persons employed
One for each 100 sq. ft. auto service area
Low
Low
Auto agencies—new/used
One for each two persons employed
One for each 500 sq. ft. of showroom area plus one for each 10 vehicles displayed (or stored)
Medium
Low
Auto and truck rental
One for each two persons employed, one for each company vehicle
One for each 10 vehicles stored on premises
RV, mobile home and motorcycle sales and repair
One for each two persons employed
One for each 10 vehicles displayed (or stored) plus 2 for each repair bay
8. 
Commercial outdoor uses: 
Wrecking yards, junk yards
One for each two persons employed, one for each company vehicle
One for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross use area for the first 10,000 sq. ft., one for each 3,000 sq. ft. of gross area
Medium
Low
Exterior thereafter
Equipment rental
One for each two persons employed One for each company vehicle
One for each 400 sq. ft. of floor area and one for each 1,000 sq. ft. of exterior area for the first 10,000 sq. ft. and one for each 3,000 sq. ft. of exterior area thereafter
Medium
Low
Public utility yards, substations, trucking yards
One for each two persons employed, one for each company vehicle
one for each 1,000 sq. ft. of gross use area for the first 10,000 sq. ft., one for each 3,000 sq. ft. of gross exterior area thereafter
Medium
Low
Distribution stations, delivery yards
One for each person employed, One for each company vehicle
9. 
Public assembly: Entertainment, sports, religious, recreation centers, and athletic fields: 
Seated activities (including churches)
One for each 4 employees
One for each 4 seats in the main auditorium; or one for each 50 sq. ft. of floor area usable for seating if seating is not fixed
High
Low
Cultural and active indoor sport or dance activities (nonseated)
One for each 4 employees
One for each 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area
High
Low
Drive-in theaters
One for each two employees
Parking or "waiting" space equal to 30% of the vehicular capacity of the theater
Low
Low
Fairgrounds/amusement parks/carnival or transient show
One for each 4 employees
One for each 75 sq. ft. of exhibit and amusement area, whether enclosed or not
Medium
Low
Miniature golf
One for each 2 employees
three per hole
Medium
Low
Golf driving ranges
One for each 2 employees
One per practice tee
Medium
Low
Golf courses
One for each 2 employees
Ten per hole plus additional for gallery designed courses
Medium
Tennis and racquet ball
One for each 2 employees
One per court plus additional parking for associated uses
Medium
Low
Skating rinks
One for each 2 employees
One per 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Low
Bowling alleys
One for each 2 employees
Four per lane
Medium
Low
Swimming pools
One for each 2 employees
One for each 300 sq. ft. of deck area plus one for each 100 sq. ft. of pool area
Medium
Low
Swap meets
One for each 2 employees or retail space
One for each 100 sq. ft. of use area
High
Low
10. 
Educational: 
Colleges, junior colleges
One for each 2 employees
One for each 2 students
High
Low
Sr. high school
Two for each 3 employees
One for each 4 students
High
Low
Elementary and junior high school
Two for each 3 employees
One for each 4 auditorium seats
Medium
Low
Nursery and preschool
Two for each 3 employees
One for each 8 students
Medium
Low
11. 
Miscellaneous: 
Funeral and crematory services
One for each company vehicle, one for each 2 employees
One for each 4 seats in all assembly rooms
Medium
Medium
Air passenger terminals
One for each 2 persons employed
One for each 3 departing passengers based on each travel day
Medium
Low
Bus and railroad terminals
One for each 2 persons employed
One for each 10 departing passenger cars based on average travel day
Medium
Low
Beauty and barber shops
One for each 2 persons employed
2 spaces per chair
Medium
Low
12. 
Public: 
Government agencies
One for each 2 persons employed, one for each company vehicle
One for each 400 sq. ft. of gross floor area
Medium
Low
Post office
One for each 2 persons employed; one for each company vehicle
One for each 100 sq. ft. of customer service area
High
High
Libraries
One for each 2 persons employed
One for each 4 seats including assembly and reading rooms
High
Low