A. Purpose. The MHR district allows single-family dwelling units, whether manufactured homes or site built homes. The MHR district allows both subdivision and park designations. The regulations encourage the provision of open space and density comparable to multiple-family residential (MFR) zoning districts. Further, the regulations are designed to stabilize and protect the residential character of the district, to promote and encourage the family environment, and prohibit all incompatible activities.
B. Approvals Required. No structure or use shall be built or remodeled in a MHR district until all necessary site plans and/or subdivision plat approvals have been obtained.
C. Location. The following criteria shall be considered in establishing and maintaining a Manufactured Home Residence zoning district:
1. Corresponds to appropriate designation in the General Plan, or,
2. Corresponds to an existing district or development in an area annexed into the City.
D. Permitted Uses.
1. Principal and accessory uses in this district shall be allowed as provided under Section 151.22.006, Matrix of Use Permissions by Zoning District.
E. Property Development Standards.
1. Manufactured Home Subdivision.
a. Minimum Area: 4,500 square feet per lot.
b. Maximum Density: One dwelling unit per lot.
c. Maximum Lot Coverage Area: 80 percent.
d. Required Yards.
(1) Minimum front yard - 15 feet.
(2) Minimum rear yard - 15 feet.
(3) Minimum side yard - 5 feet.
(4) Minimum street side yard - 10 feet.
e. Maximum Building Height - 28 feet.
f. Skirting. All manufactured homes shall install skirting in accordance with the Arizona Department of Housing, Manufactured Home Division, and the most recently adopted building codes. Skirting shall be maintained to its original installed condition.
2. Manufactured Home Park.
a. Minimum Area: Two Acres.
b. Maximum Site Density: Ten dwellings per acre.
c. Number: No more than one manufactured home or recreational vehicle shall be placed on each space.
d. Maximum Building Height: 28 feet.
e. Required Yards.
(1) Minimum front yard - 10 feet from the space line.
(2) Minimum rear yard - Ten feet from space line.
(3) Minimum side yard - Five feet from space line.
f. Minimum Private Street Standards: See Section 151.08.004.
g. Skirting. All manufactured homes shall install skirting in accordance with the Arizona Department of Housing, Manufactured Home Division, and the most recently adopted building codes. Skirting shall be maintained to its original installed condition.
h. Identification. Each space shall be identified with a permanent and clearly marked identifying marker indicating the space number.
F. Non-Residential Accessory Buildings.
1. Maximum Height. 15 feet above finished grade.
2. Location Restrictions. No accessory building shall be erected in any minimum required front or side yard, or in front of any principal building. Detached garages and carports may be located in front of a principal building provided they meet the minimum front and side yard setbacks.
3. Setback Requirements. Accessory buildings shall be setback from the side lot line and the rear lot line a distance not less than 3 feet, except:
a. For a lot having its rear or side lot line contiguous with an alley line, dedicated drainageway, or wash, no setback shall be required for the accessory building(s).
b. Except for those situations addressed in this section, accessory buildings may be erected within three feet of the side and rear lot lines where the wall(s) closest to or on the property line have a fire resistance rating of one hour. Such buildings may be subject to additional building code requirements as adopted under Section 151.01 of Chapter 150.
G. Corner Lot, Corner Lot Abutting Key Lot. On a corner lot that abuts a key lot or is separated by an alley, any structure, other than a fence, exceeding 3 feet in height shall be setback from the side lot line not less than the minimum front yard setback required for the key lot. A 6-foot fence or wall for a corner lot may be constructed 5 feet from the property line,
H. Cul-de-sac and Eyebrow Lots. On cul-de-sac and eyebrow lots that are concave, the minimum front yard depth may be measured from a straight line drawn between the front lot corners. In no case, however, shall the minimum required front yard be reduced in excess of 50 percent by this alternative measure.
(Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 764, passed 1-8-87; Am. Ord. 789, passed 9-24-87; Am. Ord. 804, passed 3-24-88; Am. Ord. 834, passed 3-9-89; Am. Ord. 896, 1-23-92; Am. Ord. 934, passed 10- 28-93; Am. Ord. 2007-006, passed 4-26-07; Am. Ord. 2018-002, passed 2-8-18; Am. Ord. 2020-004, passed 7-23-20; Am. Ord. 2023-003, passed 4-6-23)