(A) Rules of language. For the purpose of these regulations, and when not inconsistent with the context:
(1) Words used in the present tense include the future;
(2) Words used in the singular include the plural;
(3) Words in the plural include the singular;
(4) The masculine includes the feminine;
(5) The word "shall" is mandatory and not directory;
(6) The word "may" is permissive;
(7) The particular controls the general.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ALLEY. A public dedicated right-of-way used primarily as a service or secondary means of ingress and egress to the service side of abutting property.
ACCESS STREET or SERVICE ROAD. A street or road which is parallel to, and adjacent to a major arterial street and provides a means of direct ingress and egress to abutting property.
BLOCK. A piece or parcel of land, or group of lots entirely surrounded by public rights-of-way, streams, railroads or parks, or a combination thereof.
CUL-DE-SAC. A street or road having a traffic outlet on one end and only having at the other end facilities for the turning around of vehicular traffic.
COMMISSION. The Town of Quartzsite Planning and Zoning Commission, as defined in Ordinance No. 13-02, Section 2, as provided by A.R.S. § 9-462.02.
CONDITIONAL APPROVAL. An affirmative action by the Commission or the Council indicating that approval will be forthcoming upon satisfaction of certain specified stipulations.
COUNCIL. The Town Council of the Town of Quartzsite, Arizona.
DEAD-END STREET. A street or road having a traffic outlet on one end only and terminated on the other end by undeveloped property.
DETENTION BASIN. A storage facility for temporary storage of storm water runoff with metered discharge.
DETENTION SYSTEM. A type of flood control system which delays the downstream progress of flood water in a controlled manner, generally through the combined use of a temporary storage area and a metered outlet device which causes a lengthening of the duration of flow and thereby reduces downstream flood peaks.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE. The selected group of technically qualified individuals made up of town staff and other public or private agencies and utilities responsible to ensure compliance with ordinances, codes, regulations, etc. as they relate to the subdivision process.
EXCEPTION. Means any parcel of land which is within the boundaries of the subdivision, but which is not owned by the subdivider.
FINAL APPROVAL. Approval of the final plat by the Council, as evidenced by certification on the plat by the Mayor of the town, constitutes authorization to record a plat.
GENERAL PLAN. A comprehensive plan, or parts thereof, providing for the future growth and improvement of the town and for the general location and coordination of streets and highways, schools and recreation areas, public building sites, and other physical development, which shall have been duly adopted by the Town Council.
GRADE. The lowest point of elevation of the finished surfaces of the ground, paving or sidewalks within the area between the building and the property line, or when the property line is more than five feet from the building between the building and a line five feet from the building.
GRADE FINISHED. The final elevation of the ground surface after development.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS. A set of plans setting forth the profiles, cross-sections, details, specifications, and instructions and procedures to be followed in the construction of public or private improvements in the town, that are prepared and bear the seal of an Arizona registered Land surveyor, engineer, architect or landscape architect in accordance with the approved preliminary plat and zoning stipulations, and in compliance with standards of design and construction that are to be approved by the Public Works Director, other departments, the county departments and all applicable utilities.
IMPROVEMENTS. Required installations, pursuant to this chapter and zoning stipulations, including but not limited to: grading, sewer, water, utilities, street curbs, gutters, sidewalks, trails, alleys, street lights, control devices and landscaping; as a condition to the approval and signing of the final plat, precedent to recordation.
LAND SPLITS. The division of improved or unimproved land whose area is two and one- half acres or less into two or three tracts or parcels of land for the purpose of sale or lease or as defined in A.R.S. § 9-463.
LOCAL ROADWAYS. The local roadways consist of traffic movement between collectors and adjacent lands involving relatively short distances.
LOT. A single piece of property located in a recorded subdivision, having frontage on a publicly dedicated and accepted street or a private road approved by the town, which is described and denoted as such.
(a) CORNER LOT. A lot abutting on two or more intersecting streets where the interior angle of intersection does not exceed 135 degrees.
(b) INTERIOR LOT. A lot having but one side abutting a street.
(c) THROUGH LOT. A lot abutting two parallel or approximately parallel streets.
LOT WIDTH. The width a lot shall be:
(a) If the side lines are parallel, the shortest distance between these sidelines;
(b) If the side property lines are not parallel, the width of the lot shall be the length of a line at right angles to the axis of the lot at a distance equal to the required front or rear building setback line; whichever is the lesser, for the district in which the lot is located. The axis of a lot shall be a line joining the midpoints of the front and rear property lines.
MAJOR ARTERIAL. The principal arterial is capable of carrying large traffic volumes and for the primary roadway network within and throughout the region. They provide a continuous road system that distributes traffic between neighborhoods and central business districts. They also handle significant levels of urban travel between central business districts, outlying residential area and major inner-city communities and major suburban centers.
MAJOR COLLECTOR. The major collector provides traffic circulation within lower density areas and can provide direct access to arterials. MAJOR COLLECTORS carry a higher traffic volume than minor collectors, minor collectors usually experience low fiction traffic and are striped for one lane in each direction. Developments may front directly on a MAJOR COLLECTOR.
MINOR ARTERIAL. The minor arterial system connects with the major arterials and provides trips of moderate length that distribute vehicular collectors. Traffic movements are at high speeds and the arterials do not penetrate residential neighborhoods. MINOR ARTERIALS are typically spaced at one mile intervals and should provide adequate connection to major arterial.
MINOR COLLECTOR. Minor collectors are usually located on a quarter section line and are intended to carry high-volume traffic through a residential neighborhood. On-street parking is usually prohibited, and homes do not front on the collector
MULTI-USE PATH. A paved pathway physically separated from on-street motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier (e.g., landscaping) and designated for the exclusive use by non-motorized traffic.
OPEN SPACE. Any parcel or area of land unimproved or improved and set aside, dedicated, designated or reserved for the public or private use and enjoyment.
PEDESTRIAN WAY. A public walk dedicated entirely through a block from street to street or providing access to school, park, transit stop, multi-use path, recreation area or shopping center.
PLAT. A map of a subdivision.
(a) PRELIMINARY PLAT. A preliminary map, including supporting data, indicating a proposed subdivision development.
(b) FINAL PLAT. A map of all or part of a subdivision providing substantial conformance to an approved preliminary plat, prepared by a registered land surveyor.
(c) RECORDED PLAT. A final plat bearing all of the certificates of approval required and duly recorded in the La Paz County Recorder's Office.
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE. An initial meeting between the subdivider and municipal representative which affords the subdivider the opportunity to present their proposals informally and discuss the project and address any items of controversy or requirements before the preliminary plat is submitted.
PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. Approval of the preliminary plat by the Commission or Council and constitutes authorization to proceed with the final engineering plans and a final plat preparation.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS. A set of regulations setting forth the details, specifications and instructions to be followed in the planning, design, and construction of certain public improvements in the town, formulated by the Public Works Director, the County Health department and other town departments and as approved by the Council.
RETENTION BASIN. A drainage basin which contains floodwater channels, natural or manmade and/or flood control structure that are adequate to contain existing runoff from the base storm produced by the basin; but in which additional runoff cannot be safely contained by said channels or structures.
STREET, ARTERIAL. Street designated on the Traffic Transportation Plan whose primary function is to carry traffic between and through major traffic generators.
STREET, COLLECTOR. Street designated on the Traffic Transportation Plan whose primary function is to carry traffic from local streets to arterial streets and whose secondary function is to provide access to abutting properties.
STREET, CUL-DE-SAC. Street with only one outlet for purposes of ingress and egress and having a turnaround at the other end for the reversal of traffic movement.
STREET, LOCAL. Street serving the primary function of providing access to abutting property and intercepts collector streets.
SUBDIVIDER. Those persons or entities as defined by A.R.S. § 9-463, as it may be amended from time to time.
SUBDIVISION. Improved or unimproved land or lands divided for the purpose of financing, sale or lease, whether immediate or future, into six or more lots, tracts or parcels of land; if a new street is involved, any such property which is divided into two or more lots, tracts or parcels of land; or any such property, the boundaries of which have been fixed by a recorded plat, which is divided into more than two parts. SUBDIVISION also includes any condominium, cooperative, community apartment or similar project containing six or more parcels, in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any unit located thereon, but plats of such projects need not show the buildings or the manner in which the buildings or airspace above the property shown on the plat, are going to be divided or as defined in A.R.S. § 9-463.02, as it may be amended from time to time.
TENTATIVE PLAT. That portion of a preliminary plan or any separate drawing of a parcel of land that conforms with the requirements of the subdivision regulations.
TRANSIT FACILITIES. Bus bays, transit stops, transit shelters and furniture, transit dedicated lanes, railroad tracks, rights-of-way, easement and other allied equipment necessary for the safe operation of the transit system and well-being of passengers.
UTILITIES. Installations or facilities, underground or overhead, furnishing for the use of the public: electricity, gas, steam, communications, water, drainage, sewage disposal, or flood control, owned and operated by any person, firm, corporation, municipal department, or board duly authorized by state or municipal regulations.
VICINITY MAP. A simple drawing of the subdivision showing its location in relation to established town, county, state of interstate highways drawn to a legible scale.
WATER SUPPLY ASSURANCE (100 YEARS). Subdivision proposal must include evidence of meeting Arizona Department of Water Resources requirements for 100 years supply.
ZONE. A district classification established by the Zoning Ordinance for the town, which limits or permits various and specific uses.
ZONING CLEARANCE. The approval by the Community Development Director or the Zoning Administrator of a plan that is in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance for the town.
ZONING DISTRICT. A zone area in which the same zoning regulations apply throughout the district.
ZONING ORDINANCE. The Zoning Ordinance for the Town of Quartzsite.
(Ord. 21-11, passed 10-26-2021)