§ 154-05.05 Low Density Single-Family Residential District (R-1-5).

(A) Purpose. The principal purpose of these districts is to enable semi-rural residential and agricultural uses to be maintained without impairment from industrial, commercial or higher density residential development. The primary purpose of requiring large minimum lots is to assure adequate area for residents to keep a limited number of farm animals or horses, or to engage in agriculture without adversely affecting the use and enjoyment of nearby residential properties.

('80 Code, App. A, § 60) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(B) Applicability. The allowed residential density of the Suburban Ranch Districts shall be in conformance with the appropriate General Plan Land Use Designation and in compliance with the Zoning Conformity Matrix.

('80 Code, App. A, § 60) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(1) One single-family dwelling;

(2) Farms, truck gardens and the raising of poultry, rabbits and other small farm animals for domestic use. The keeping of horses and other large animals for domestic use shall be limited to one large animal per each 10,000 square feet of side and rear yard area. Any building or shade for the animals shall be at least 100 feet from any other existing or potential dwelling on adjacent lots;

(Ord. O2009-29, passed 10-7-2009)

(3) Public and private elementary and secondary schools;

(4) Publicly owned and operated parks, playgrounds and recreation use;

(5) Residential care home;

(6) Child care services, small (SIC 8351); and

(7) Community garden.

('80 Code, App. A, § 60) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2023-036, passed 11-15-2023)

(D) Permitted accessory uses.

(1) Accessory uses of buildings or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to any use permitted by this subchapter such as barns, private stables, sheds, servant or guest quarters without kitchen facilities, private garages, swimming pools or private work shops, provided that none shall be conducted for gain. No accessory building shall be inhabited by anyone other than those employed by the owner or tenant of the premises;

(2) Home occupations;

(3) Corrals, buildings, enclosures and other structures for the keeping of animals and livestock;

(4) Wall-mounted and concealed/disguised personal wireless communication facilities, in accordance with Article 19 herein, are permitted as an accessory use for legally established nonresidential uses only. Wall strapping of a personal wireless communications facility is not permitted.

(a) Personal wireless communication facilities are not permitted in conjunction with legal nonconforming uses.

(b) The use of lattice tower structures for any personal wireless communication facility is not permitted.

(5) Accessory dwelling units.

('80 Code, App. A, § 60) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002; Ord. O2017-013, passed 5-3-2017)

(E) Conditional uses.

(1) Animal husbandry services, including veterinarian, animal hospital, kennels and poultry hatchery services;

(2) Cemetery, crematory or mausoleum;

(3) Public riding stables, private riding academies and boarding on a minimum of five acres;

(4) Public and quasi-public utility buildings and facilities when necessary for service to the surrounding territory, provided that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities are maintained therein. Electric substations must be enclosed within a wall or fence adequate to prohibit passage of persons and to provide screening from public view;

(5) Child day care services, large (SIC 8351); day care for six or more children is permitted upon compliance with the following:

(Ord. O2008-33, passed 8-6-2008)

(a) The seven standard criteria for reviewing conditional use applications (§ 154-03.05(G)(2));

(b) The facility must be licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services;

(c) There shall be no swimming pool on the site, unless the pool is in compliance with the current adopted Pool Safety Codes per the Arizona Revised Statutes;

(d) Any outside play area shall be enclosed by a five foot high solid wall or fence with self-latching gate;

(e) There shall be no structural additions or equipment not customarily in a residential dwelling, excepting those modifications required under the state licensing, building code or fire code regulations pertaining to this class of child day care service; and

(f) In granting any conditional use permit, the Planning and Zoning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this chapter, including, but not limited to, setback and coverage requirements, off-street parking and screening structures and materials to hold at reasonable levels the impact on surrounding uses, and hours of operation.

(6) Religious institutions including related buildings and activities.

('80 Code, App. A, § 60) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(F) Property development standards. In addition to the regulations and requirements contained in other sections of this chapter, the following minimum property development standards apply to all land and buildings in the Suburban Ranch Districts as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Lot size. The following is the list of minimum lot sizes for each of the four Suburban Ranch Districts:

(a) Suburban Ranch-4 (SR-4) District. Four-acre minimum lot size required;

(b) Suburban Ranch-3 (SR-3) District. Three-acre minimum lot size required;

(d) Suburban Ranch-1 (SR-1) District. One-acre minimum lot size required.

(2) Lot width. The minimum lot width for each of the four Suburban Ranch Districts shall be 120 feet.

(3) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage for each of the four Suburban Ranch Districts shall be 25% of the lot area.

(4) Yards. The following is the list of minimum yard setbacks for the four Suburban Ranch Districts:

(a) Minimum front yard setback. Twenty-five feet;

(b) Minimum side yard setback. Ten feet;

(d) Minimum street side yard setback. Twenty-five feet.

(5) Building height. The maximum building height in the four Suburban Ranch Districts shall be 40 feet.

(6) Landscape and irrigation. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 20 of this chapter.

(7) Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 16 of this chapter.

('80 Code, App. A, § 60) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2006-39, passed 6-21-2006; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2010-63, passed 12-1-2010; Ord. O2010-64, passed 12-15-2010; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

§ 154-05.03 Residential Estate Districts (RE-12, RE-18 and RE-35).

(A) Purpose. The principal purpose of these districts is to provide for, conserve and protect single-family residential development where relatively large lots are suitable and appropriate, taking into consideration topographic, soil and drainage limitations, availability of public utilities and services at reasonable public costs and over-all community needs for a variety of housing types and life styles.

('80 Code, App. A, § 70) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(B) Applicability. The allowed residential density of the Residential Estates Districts shall be in conformance with the appropriate General Plan Land Use Designation and in compliance with the Zoning Conformity Matrix.

('80 Code, App. A, § 70) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(1) One single-family dwelling;

(2) Public and private elementary and secondary schools;

(3) Publicly owned and operated parks, playgrounds and recreational uses;

(4) Residential care home;

(5) Child day care services, small (SIC 8351); and

(6) Community garden.

('80 Code, App. A, § 70) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2023-036, passed 11-15-2023)

(D) Permitted accessory uses.

(1) Accessory uses of buildings or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to any use permitted by this subchapter such as swimming pools, servant or guest quarters without kitchen facilities, private garages; as hereinafter provided, or private work shops; provided that none shall be conducted for gain or that no accessory building shall be inhabited by anyone other than those employed by the owner or tenant of the premises;

(2) Home occupations;

(3) Wall-mounted and concealed/disguised personal wireless communication facilities, in accordance with Article 19 herein, are permitted as an accessory use for legally established nonresidential uses only. Wall strapping of a personal wireless communications facility is not permitted.

(a) Personal wireless communication facilities are not permitted in conjunction with legal nonconforming uses.

(b) The use of lattice tower structures for any personal wireless communication facility is not permitted.

(4) In the RE-18 and RE-35 Districts only, pergolas or semi-covered structures are allowed to encroach within the rear yard setback area 10% of the rear yard setback area. The pergola or semi-covered structure must maintain a minimum ten-foot setback including overhangs from the rear yard property line. No structure may be built within any designated public utility easement that exists along any property line.

(5) In the RE-12 District only, accessory buildings, uses and structures are subject to the criteria specified in § 154-15.15 of this chapter.

(6) Accessory dwelling units.

('80 Code, App. A, § 70) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002; Ord. O2004-49, passed 8-4-2004; Ord. O2014-29, passed 10-1-2014; Ord. O2017-013, passed 5-3-2017)

(E) Conditional uses.

(1) Cemetery, crematory or mausoleum;

(2) Public and quasi-public utility buildings and facilities when necessary for service to the surrounding territory, provided that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities are maintained therein. Electric substations must be enclosed within a wall or fence adequate to prohibit passage of persons and to provide screening from public view;

(3) Child day care services, large. Day care for six or more children is permitted upon compliance with the following:

(Ord. O2008-33, passed 8-6-2008)

(a) The seven standard criteria for reviewing conditional use applications (see § 154-03.05(G)(2));

(b) The facility must be licensed by the State Department of Health Services;

(c) There shall be no swimming pool on the site, unless the pool is in compliance with the current adopted Pool Safety Codes per the Arizona Revised Statutes;

(d) Any outside play area shall be enclosed by a five foot high solid wall or fence with self-latching gate;

(e) There shall be no structural additions or equipment not customarily in a residential dwelling, excepting those modifications required under state licensing, building code or fire code regulations pertaining to this class of child day service; and

(f) In granting any conditional use permit, the Planning and Zoning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity to this chapter including, but not limited to, setback and coverage requirements, off-street parking and screening structures and materials to hold to reasonable levels the impact on surrounding uses, and hours of operation.

(4) Religious institutions including related building and activities.

('80 Code, App. A, § 70) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(F) Property development standards. In addition to the regulations and requirements contained in other sections of this chapter, the following minimum property development standards apply to all land and buildings in the residential estate districts as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Lot size. The following is the list of minimum lot sizes for each of the three residential estate districts:

(a) Residential Estate-35 (RE-35) District. Thirty-five thousand square foot minimum lot size required;

(b) Residential Estate-18 (RE-18) District. Eighteen thousand square foot minimum lot size required; and

(2) Lot widths. The following is the list of minimum lot widths for each of the three residential estate districts:

(a) Residential Estate-35 (RE-35) District. One hundred forty-five feet;

(b) Residential Estate-18 (RE-18) District. One hundred feet; and

(3) Lot coverage. The following is the list of maximum lot coverage for each of the three residential estate districts:

(a) Residential Estate-35 (RE-35) District. 30%;

(b) Residential Estate-18 (RE-18) District. 35%; and

(4) Yards. The following is the list of minimum yard setbacks for the three residential estate districts:

(a) Residential Estate-35 (RE-35) District.

1. Minimum front yard setback. Thirty-five feet;

2. Minimum side yard setback. Twenty feet;

3. Minimum rear yard setback. Thirty feet, except division (D)(4) above; and

4. Minimum street side yard setback. Twenty-five feet.

(b) Residential Estate-18 (RE-18) District.

1. Minimum front yard setback. Thirty feet;

2. Minimum side yard setback. Fifteen feet;

3. Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty-five feet, except division (D)(4) above; and

4. Minimum street side yard setback. Twenty feet.

1. Minimum front yard setback. Twenty-five feet;

2. Minimum side yard setback. Ten feet;

3. Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty feet, except division (D)(4) above;

4. Minimum street side yard setback. Fifteen feet;

5. Building heights. The maximum building height in the three residential estate districts shall be 30 feet;

6. Landscaping and irrigation. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 20 of this chapter; and

7. Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 16 of this chapter.

('80 Code, App. A, § 70) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2004-49, passed 8-4-2004; Ord. O2006-39, passed 6-21-2006; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2010-63, passed 12-1-2010; Ord. O2010-64, passed 12-15-2010; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

§ 154-05.04 Low Density Residential Districts (R-1-6, R-1-8, R-1-12, R-1-20 and R-1-40).

(A) Purpose. Within any low density residential districts, no buildings, structures or premises shall be used, and no building or structures shall be erected, which is intended or designed to be used in whole or in part for any industrial, manufacturing, trade or commercial purpose, except as permitted in this subchapter, or for any other purpose than the following specified uses.

('80 Code, App. A, § 71) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(B) Applicability. The allowed residential density of the Low Density Residential Districts shall be in conformance with the appropriate General Plan Land Use Designation and in compliance with the Zoning Conformity Matrix.

('80 Code, App. A, § 71) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(1) One single-family dwelling;

(2) Rooming and boarding houses, (small) (SIC 7021);

(3) Residential care home;

(4) Child day care services, small;

(5) Publicly owned and operated parks, playgrounds and recreation uses;

(6) Public and private elementary and secondary schools;

(7) In the R-1-40 District only, farms, truck gardens and the raising of poultry, rabbits and other small farm animals for domestic use. The keeping of horses and other large farm animals for domestic use shall be limited to one large animal per each 10,000 square feet of side and rear yard area. Any building or shade for the animals shall be at least 100 feet from any other existing or potential dwelling on adjacent lots; and

(8) Community garden.

('80 Code, App. A, § 71) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2009-29, passed 10-7-2009; Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017; Ord. O2023-036, passed 11-15-2023)

(D) Permitted accessory uses.

(1) Accessory uses of buildings or structures customarily incident to any use permitted by this subchapter such as swimming pools, servant and guest quarters without kitchen facilities, private garages, as hereinafter provided, or private work shops, provided that none shall be conducted for gain or that no accessory buildings shall be inhabited by anyone other than those employed by the owner or tenant of the premises, and further provided, that in the event such accessory structure or building is used in whole or in part for living quarters, same shall be set back at least ten feet from the rear lot line of any lot;

(2) Home occupations;

(a) Personal wireless communication facilities are not permitted in conjunction with legal nonconforming uses.

(b) The use of lattice tower structures for any personal wireless communication facility is not permitted.

(4) In the R-1-6, R-1-8 and R-1-12 Districts only, accessory buildings, uses and structures are subject to the criteria specified in § 154-15.15 of this chapter.

(5) Accessory dwelling units.

('80 Code, App. A, § 71) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-08, passed 2-6-2002; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002; Ord. O2014-29, passed 10-1-2014; Ord. O2017-013, passed 5-3-2017)

(E) Conditional uses.

(1) Child day care service, large: Day care for six or more children is permitted upon compliance with the following:

(Ord. O2008-33, passed 8-6-2008)

(a) The seven standard criteria for reviewing conditional use applications (see § 154-03.05(G)(2));

(b) The facility must be licensed by the State Department of Health Services;

(c) There shall be no swimming pool on the site, unless the pool is in compliance with the current adopted Pool Safety Codes per the Arizona Revised Statutes;

(d) Any outside play area shall be enclosed by a five foot high solid wall or fence with self-latching gate;

(f) In granting any conditional use permit, the Planning and Zoning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this chapter; including, but not limited to, setback and coverage requirements, off-street parking and screening structures and materials to hold to reasonable levels the impact on surrounding uses, and hours of operation.

(2) Religious institutions including related buildings and activities;

(3) Membership-based lodging (SIC 7014);

(4) Cemetery, crematory or mausoleum;

(5) Public and quasi-public utility buildings and facilities when necessary for service to the surrounding territory, provided that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities are maintained therein. Electric substations must be enclosed within a wall or fence adequate to prohibit passage of persons and to provide screening from public view; and

(6) Company housing complex (small); per § 154-15.19 of this chapter.

('80 Code, App. A, § 71) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2019-022, passed 6-5-2019)

(F) Property development standards. In addition to the regulations and requirements contained in other sections of this chapter, the following minimum property development standards apply to all land and buildings in the five Low Density Residential Districts as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Lot size. The following is the list of minimum lot sizes for each of the five Low Density Residential (R-1) Districts:

(a) Low Density Residential-40 (R-1-40) District. Forty thousand square foot minimum lot size;

(b) Low Density Residential-20 (R-1-20) District. Twenty thousand square foot minimum lot size;

(d) Low Density Residential-8 (R-1-8) District. Eight thousand square foot minimum lot size; and

(e) Low Density Residential-6 (R-1-6) District. Six thousand square foot minimum lot size.

(2) Lot widths. The following is the list of minimum lot widths for each of the five Low Density Residential (R-1) Districts:

(a) Low Density Residential-40 (R-1-40) District. One hundred feet;

(b) Low Density Residential-20 (R-1-20) District. One hundred feet;

(d) Low Density Residential-8 (R-1-8) District. Seventy feet; and

(e) Low Density Residential-6 (R-1-6) District. Fifty feet.

(3) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage for the R-1-40, R-1-20, R-1-12, R-1-8 and the R-1-6 Districts shall be 50% of the lot area.

(4) Yards. The following is the list of minimum yard setbacks for the five Low Density Residential (R-1) Districts:

(a) Minimum front yard setback. Twenty feet;

(b) Minimum side yard setback. Seven feet;

(c) Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty feet (reduced to ten feet in the R-1-6 District and fifteen feet in the R-1-8 District); and

(d) Minimum street side yard setback. Ten feet.

(5) Building heights. The maximum building height in the five Low Density Residential (R-1) Districts shall be 40 feet.

(6) Landscaping and irrigation. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 20 of this chapter.

(7) Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 16 of this chapter.

('80 Code, App. A, § 71) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2006-39, passed 6-21-2006; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2010-63, passed 12-1-2010; Ord. O2010-64, passed 12-15-2010; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

§ 154-05.05 Low Density Single-Family Residential District (R-1-5).

(A) Purpose. The purpose of the R-1-5 District is to provide a smaller lot size for single-family housing products while keeping the integrity of single-family detached home neighborhoods. This is accomplished by maintaining well-established, consistent development practices such as standard single-family zone setbacks, so these smaller units on smaller lots still maintain the character and integrity of existing single-family neighborhoods in the city.

(1) A single-family subdivision with lots containing at least 5,000 square feet and meeting the density requirement of one 4.9-dwelling units per acre;

(2) Child day care services, small (SIC 8351);

(3) Publicly owned and operated parks, playgrounds and recreational uses;

(4) Community garden;

(5) Rooming and boarding houses, (small); and

(6) Residential care home.

(Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017; Ord. O2023-036, passed 11-15-2023)

(D) Permitted accessory uses.

(1) Accessory uses of buildings or structures customarily incidental and subordinate to any use permitted by this subchapter such as swimming pools, garages, laundry rooms and public recreation areas and structures, subject to the criteria as specified in § 154-15.15 of this chapter;

(2) Home occupations. Any home occupation that does not require customers or employees to come to the home, with the exception of child day care services, small and piano/music lessons; and

(3) Personal auto repair for the resident of the home only.

(Ord. O2014-29, passed 10-1-2014)

(E) Conditional uses.

(1) Child day care services, large;

(2) Any home occupation that allows customers or employees to come to the home, except as otherwise permitted by division (D)(2) above; and

(3) Company housing complex (small); per § 154-15.19 of this chapter.

(Ord. O2019-022, passed 6-5-2019)

(F) Property development standards. In addition to the regulations and requirements contained in other sections of this chapter, the following minimum property development standards apply to all land and buildings in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (R-1-5) District as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Lot size. The minimum lot size in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (R-1-5) District shall be 5,000 square feet.

(2) Density. The maximum density in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (R-l-5) District shall be one unit per 5,000 square feet of land (meeting the density as identified in the General Plan), provided all other development standards in this zoning district are met.

(3) Lot width. The minimum lot width in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (R-1-5) District shall be 50 feet.

(4) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (R-1-5) District shall be 50% of the lot area.

(5) Yards. The following is the list of minimum yard setbacks in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (R-l-5) District:

(a) Minimum front yard setback. Twenty feet; garages can be placed separately from the dwelling unit on the lot;

(b) Minimum side yard setbacks. Five feet;

(d) Minimum street side yard setback. Ten feet; and

(e) Block walls. The side and rear yards shall have six foot solid block walls on the property lines. The actual location of the beginning of the six foot side yard wall shall be determined based on the house plan built, starting from some appropriate point (as determined by the Zoning Administrator) along the side yard property line next to the house, with the wall continuing and adjoining the rear property line wall.

(6) Garages. Garages can be attached or detached from the dwelling unit. If attached, the minimum front yard garage setback shall be 20 feet. If garages are detached from the unit, they can be placed anywhere from the minimum 20 feet front yard setback to a minimum rear yard setback of three feet.

(7) Building heights. The maximum building height in the Low Density Single- Family Residential (R-l-5) District shall be 40 feet.

(8) Landscaping and irrigation. Each lot in the Low Density Single-Family Residential (R-l-5) District shall have a minimum of one 15-gallon street tree and accompanying underground irrigation system.

(9) Off-street parking. Each single-family dwelling shall have a two-car garage for parking cars and household storage. In addition to the two-car garage, each single-family dwelling shall have a paved driveway capable of providing parking for two cars.

(10) Stormwater retention basins. Stormwater retention shall occur on a larger scale, with basins planned to accommodate a minimum of one-quarter section (160 acres) of adjacent surrounding land. The basins shall be planned, when possible, to align with the locations identified for neighborhood parks in the General Plan. For infill projects, projects less than 160 acres or projects that are constrained by physical barriers such as rail lines, elevated freeways and irrigation canals, smaller basins may be allowed on a case-by-case basis upon approval of the Zoning Administrator.

(11) R-1-5 as infill. When a parcel of land is zoned R-1-5 and is next to any existing single-family development, the larger side yard setback shall be adjacent to the existing single-family development. When the rear yard of any R-1-5 lot abuts any existing single-family development or developed parcels, the rear yard setback for the R-1-5 lots shall be increased to mirror the setbacks of the zoning of the adjacent parcels (for example: if an R-1-5 zone abuts the rear of an R-1-6 zone, the rear yard setback shall be ten feet. If an R-1-5 zone abuts the rear of an R-1-8 zone, the rear yard setback shall be 20 feet).

(Ord. O2010-45, passed 9-1-2010; Ord. O2010-64, passed 12-15-2010; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

Article 06 - Manufactured Housing and Recreational Vehicle Zoning Districts

§ 154-06.01 Residence-Manufactured Housing District (R-MH).

(A) Purpose. The principal purpose of the Residence-Manufactured Housing District (R-MH) is to provide for a mixture of site-built and manufactured housing in those residential areas wherein such mixture is deemed appropriate and compatible. In order to ensure visual compatibility between these housing types, and to eliminate negative perceptions which may otherwise have a negative impact upon property values, it is intended that all dwellings meet specific architectural criteria in addition to property development standards.

('80 Code, App. A, § 74) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983)

(B) Applicability and general requirements.

(1) The Residence-Manufactured Housing District may be applied for or initiated within existing developed areas of the city, as well as in new development areas, subject to the requirements of § 154-03.03 of this chapter.

(2) The Residence-Manufactured Housing District shall be the only district specified by this chapter wherein the mixture of site-built residential dwellings with manufactured housing shall be permitted. Only those dwelling units, including additions, which meet the standards and criteria specified herein, shall be permitted within the Residence-Manufactured Housing District.

(3) Any manufactured housing unit proposed for installation within the Residence-Manufactured Housing District shall be affixed with either of the following:

(a) A decal certifying that the dwelling unit has been inspected and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in effect at the date of manufacture wherein such date shall not have been prior to June 15, 1976; or

(b) A State of Arizona insignia of approval as defined by the A.R.S. § 41-2142, and its successors.

(4) The installation or construction of any dwelling unit, including any addition or modification thereto, proposed to accommodate any use as permitted herein, shall be subject to approval of a permit from the City Building Official or his or her designated representative. Such approval shall ensure that such installation, construction and occupancy shall be in accordance with all applicable building code requirements as may be specified by federal, state or local law.

('80 Code, App. A, § 74) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983)

(1) One dwelling unit for single-family residency, whether site-built or manufactured, on any lot or parcel of land;

(2) Home occupations, subject to the performance criteria as specified in § 154-15.08 of this chapter;

(3) Accessory uses; any use of a building or structure which is clearly incidental to a principal use permitted in this subchapter, for purposes of private storage of household items, vehicle parking, laundry, recreational facilities or a manager’s office for multiple dwellings;

(4) Child day care services, small;

(5) Residential care home;

(6) Wall-mounted and concealed/disguised personal wireless communication facilities in accordance with Article 19 herein, are permitted as an accessory use for legally established nonresidential uses only. Wall strapping of a personal wireless communications facility is not permitted.

(a) Personal wireless communication facilities are not permitted in conjunction with legal nonconforming uses.

(b) The use of lattice tower structures for any personal wireless communication facility is not permitted;

(7) Community garden; and

(8) Rooming and boarding houses, (small).

('80 Code, App. A, § 74) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. 2687, passed 1-4-1995; Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002; Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017; Ord. O2023-036, passed 11-15- 2023)

(D) Permitted accessory uses.

(Ord. O2020-024, passed 11-4-2020)

(E) Conditional uses. Any of the following uses may be established or operated as a conditional use upon application and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission:

(1) Multiple dwellings for residential occupancy, whether site-built or manufactured, subject to the lot area requirements of the High Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District as specified in § 154-15.04 of this chapter;

(2) Religious institutions including related buildings and activities;

(3) Temporary subdivision sales offices and model homes, both of which shall be subject to the following:

(a) All such facilities shall be located within and used exclusively for selling property within the subdivision;

(b) Prior to any residential occupancy of a dwelling unit used as a temporary office or model home, such dwelling shall be restored to comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter, and other city regulations governing residential occupancies; and

(c) A time limit shall be specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission as part of any approval granted, by which time such facilities shall be removed. Such time limit may be extended upon application and approval by the Commission.

(4) Child day care services, large; day care for six or more children is permitted upon compliance with the following:

(Ord. O2008-33, passed 8-6-2008)

(a) The seven standard criteria for reviewing conditional use applications (§ 154-03.05(G)(2));

(b) The facility must be licensed by the State Department of Health Services;

(c) There shall be no swimming pool on the site, unless the pool is in compliance with the current adopted Pool Safety Codes per the Arizona Revised Statutes;

(d) Any outside play area shall be enclosed by a five foot high solid wall or fence with self-latching gate;

(e) There shall be no structural additions or equipment not customarily found in a residential dwelling, excepting those modifications required under state licensing, building code or fire code regulations pertaining to this class of child day care service, large; and

(f) In granting any conditional use permit, the Planning Commission may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this chapter, including, but not limited to, setback and coverage requirements, off-street parking and screening structures and materials to hold to reasonable levels the impact of surrounding uses, and hours of operation.

(5) Rooming and boarding houses, (large).

('80 Code, App. A, § 74) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2523, passed 6-5-1991; Ord. 2687, passed 1-4-1995; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017)

(F) Property development standards. In addition to the regulations and requirements contained in other sections of this chapter, the following minimum property development standards apply to all land and buildings in the Residence-Manufactured Housing District as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Area. Each parcel of land used for a Residence-Manufactured Housing District subdivision shall have a minimum of ten acres.

(2) Lot size and density. The following is the table of minimum lot sizes and maximum densities for each of the five Residence-Manufactured Housing Districts:

Residence-Manufactured Housing Districts	Minimum Lot Size (sq. ft.)	Maximum Density
Residence-Manufactured Housing-6 (R-MH-6) District	6,000	6 du/ac
Residence-Manufactured Housing-8 (R-MH-8) District	8,000	5 du/ac
Residence-Manufactured Housing-10 (R-MH-10) District	10,000	4 du/ac
Residence-Manufactured Housing-12 (R-MH-12) District	12,000	3 du/ac
Residence-Manufactured Housing-20 (R-MH-20) District	20,000	2 du/ac

(3) Lot widths. The minimum lot widths for each of the five Residence-Manufactured Housing Districts is:

(a) Residence-Manufactured Housing-6 (R-MH-6) District. Fifty feet;

(b) Residence-Manufactured Housing-8 (R-MH-8) District. Fifty-five feet;

(d) Residence-Manufactured Housing-12 (R-MH-12) District. Seventy-five feet;

(e) Residence-Manufactured Housing-20 (R-MH-20) District. One hundred feet; and

(f) Irregularly shaped lots. In cases of irregularly shaped lots, the minimum width shall be measured 20 feet back from the front property line.

(4) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the Residence-Manufactured Housing Districts shall be 50% of the lot area.

(5) Yards. The minimum yard setbacks for the five Residence-Manufactured Housing Districts is:

(a) Residence-Manufactured Housing-6, -8, -10 ((R-MH-6), (R-MH-8), (R-MH-10)) Districts.

1. Minimum front yard setback. Twenty feet;

2. Minimum side yard setback. Seven feet;

3. Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty feet; reduced to ten feet in the R-MH-6 District and fifteen in the R-MH-8 District; and

4. Minimum street side yard setback. Ten feet.

(b) Residence-Manufactured Housing-12 (R-MH-12) District.

1. Minimum front yard setback. Twenty-five feet;

2. Minimum side yard setback. Ten feet;

3. Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty feet; and

4. Minimum street side yard setback. Ten feet.

1. Minimum front yard setback. Thirty feet;

2. Minimum side yard setback. Twenty-five feet;

3. Minimum rear yard setback. Twenty feet; and

4. Minimum street side yard setback. Ten feet.

(d) Lot frontage. Where a lot has double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets. When a lot has frontage on a street opposite from another residential zoning district, there shall be a front yard equal to the required front yard setback of the adjoining residential zoning district.

(e) Side yard setbacks. Side yard setbacks shall be applied to awnings, canopies, carports and patio covers as well as to any site built or manufactured housing.

(6) Depth. Each lot shall have a minimum depth of 80 feet.

(7) Height regulations. No principal building shall exceed 20 feet in height and no accessory building shall exceed 15 feet in height.

(8) Streets. Streets shall be designed to the standards established in Chapter 153 and shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.

(9) Off-street parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in the manner set forth in Article 16 of this chapter.

(10) Walkways. Walks shall be provided adjacent to dedicated streets and shall be reviewed and approved by the City’s Engineer.

(11) Illumination. Adequate lighting shall be provided for all streets.

(12) Storm drainage. Proper surface storm drainage will be provided and the drainage plans will be reviewed and approved by the City’s Engineer.

(13) Utilities. Electricity, city water and city sewer shall be provided to each lot; no aboveground utility lines shall be permitted.

(14) Fire hydrants. Approved fire hydrants shall be located at intervals of 500 feet as approved by the Fire Department and the City’s Engineer.

(15) Recreational vehicles. The location of recreational vehicles on a residence-manufactured housing lot shall be prohibited for human occupancy as a residence.

(16) Lot size in R-MH district. Any lot legally of record within an existing R-MH district, as of November 3, 2001, which is less than the minimum 6,000 square foot lot size specified herein may be developed with one single-family residence, whether site-built or manufactured; provided, however, that this provision shall not exempt such lot from compliance with all other standards and criteria as specified herein.

('80 Code, App. A, § 74) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. 2399, passed 4-20-1988; Ord. O2001-83, passed 10-3-2001; Ord. O2020-024, passed 11-4-2020; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

(G) Exterior appearance criteria. The installation or construction of any dwelling unit within the Residence-Manufactured Housing District, whether site-built or manufactured, shall comply with the following minimum criteria.

(1) Width of dwelling unit. The minimum horizontal dimension of the dwelling unit as measured from outside faces of exterior walls shall be 24 feet.

(2) Roof treatment.

(a) The roof shall be designed to achieve either a slope measuring not less than three feet vertical rise for each 12 feet horizontal run, or have a roof parapet, mansard shape or other similar roofline treatment which screens the roof from any street view. Rounded roof surfaces shall be prohibited.

(b) In the event that the minimum slope is provided, the roof shall be covered with a roofing material commonly used in site-built residential construction, other than metal. For any minimum slope roof or greater, an overhang of 16 inches or greater shall also be provided as an integral part of the roof structure.

(3) Exterior building materials. The exterior building facade including the trim, doors, windows, roof fascias and the like, shall consist of wood, stucco, horizontal siding, brick, masonry veneer or other facsimile of a building material commonly used in site-built residential construction; provided, however, that metal siding, other than aluminum lap siding, shall be prohibited. Patio covers and detached storage buildings shall be exempt from this requirement.

(4) Installation. The dwelling unit shall be set upon a permanent foundation or footing for the purpose of a permanent installation. Such installation shall render the dwelling no more portable than if it were constructed totally on site.

(a) The dwelling unit shall be permanently set upon the foundation wherein the exterior facade material of the dwelling shall be extended to a level not greater than six inches above the adjacent ground level within three feet of the building line.

(b) All exterior walls shall be solid and continuous to ground level.

(5) Running gear. Any device used to transport a dwelling to the site of installation, including the hitch, wheels, axles or other devices used primarily for transport other than the chassis, shall be detached from the dwelling as part of the installation procedure.

('80 Code, App. A, § 74) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. O2020-024, passed 11-4-2020) Penalty, see § 154-999

(H) Plans submittal. Any application for a permit for installing, constructing or adding onto any dwelling unit within the Residence-Manufactured Housing District, shall be accompanied by a site plan and building elevations for review by the Department of Development Services to determine compliance with the requirements of this subchapter.

(1) The site plan required shall be drawn to scale with complete dimensions of the lot or parcel upon which the dwelling is to be installed or constructed, dimensions of the dwelling on the property, the finished floor level and all setbacks from the property lines.

(2) The building elevations required shall illustrate the style of facade for the dwelling unit and any attached accessory structures as viewed from all four directions, and the type of building materials used for the exterior finish of walls, roof and the trim. The exterior elevation plans shall be sufficiently detailed to illustrate conformance with the required roof slopes, roofline treatments, overhangs and building height.

('80 Code, App. A, § 74) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2010-63, passed 12-1-2010)

§ 154-06.02 Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District (RVS).

(A) Purpose. The purpose of the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District is to promote the public health, safety and general welfare within the district by providing accommodation of existing recreation vehicle subdivisions developed in the county which may be subsequently annexed to the city, and to provide orderly development of new subdivisions accommodating recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, and site-built homes, together with schools, parks and other related uses, in a suitable residential environment. Recreation vehicles and manufactured homes, and site-built homes on individual lots within recreation vehicle subdivisions are permitted, provided they meet the minimum requirements of this district.

('80 Code, App. A, § 75) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-021, passed 6-27-1995; Ord. O2022-042, passed 9-21-2022)

(B) Applicability. Should portions of the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District conflict with other provisions of the city zoning ordinance or the City General Plan, the more restrictive provision shall apply. It is the intent of the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District that each use conform to the development standards established for this zoning district.

('80 Code, App. A, § 75) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-021, passed 6-27-1995)

(C) Permitted principal uses. The following principal uses are permitted in the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District subject to compliance with the development standards listed below:

(1) Recreation vehicle subdivisions;

(2) One recreation vehicle, park model or manufactured home. However, if a parcel is at least 6,000 square feet in area, the property owner may have one additional recreational vehicle;

(3) One site-built dwelling on a legally created lot containing a minimum of 6,000 square feet;

(4) Home occupations as defined in § 154-01.07;

(5) Uses customarily accessory to the above uses such as covered porches, garages and carports, storage sheds, private swimming pools, walls and fences and parking subject to the provisions found in the appropriate sections of the code;

(a) Personal wireless communication facilities are not permitted in conjunction with legal nonconforming uses.

(b) The use of lattice tower structures for any personal wireless communication facility is not permitted; and

(7) Community garden.

('80 Code, App. A, § 75) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-021, passed 6-27-1995; Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002; Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2022-042, passed 9-21-2022)

(D) Conditional uses. Any of the following uses may be established or operated as a conditional use upon application and approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission:

(1) Public schools, hospitals, small and large nursing and personal care facilities, small and large residential care facilities, churches and institutions of an educational, charitable or philanthropic nature;

(2) Golf courses, community swimming pools and other recreational or community facilities;

(3) Public parks or facilities; and

(4) Utility installations.

('80 Code, App. A, § 75) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-021, passed 6-27-1995)

(E) Property development standards.

(1) To meet the purpose of this district, all uses within the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District on legally created lots shall comply with the following minimum development standards.

(a) Minimum parcel sizes. The following are the minimum parcel sizes for various uses in the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District:

1. Recreation vehicle, park model or manufactured home lot size. Two thousand four hundred square feet;

2. Site-built residence lot size. Six thousand square feet; and

3. Conditional use lot size. As approved by the conditional use permit.

(b) Minimum lot widths and setbacks. The following are the minimum lot widths and minimum setbacks for all principal buildings in the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District:

1. Recreation vehicle, park model or manufactured home lot width. Forty feet;

2. Site-built residence lot width. Fifty feet;

3. Recreation vehicle, park model or manufactured home front yard setback. Ten feet;

4. Site-built residence front yard setback. Twenty feet;

5. Side yard setback. Five feet;

6. Rear yard setback. Ten feet;

7. Street side setback. Ten feet; and

8. Setback between dwellings. Fourteen feet.

(c) Building heights. No structure in the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District shall exceed 20 feet in height except as provided in § 154-15.03 of this chapter. Accessory structures shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

(d) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage for all principal and accessory buildings in the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District is 55%.

(2) Minimum parcel sizes and setbacks. To meet the purpose of this district, all uses within the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District on legally created lots recorded with the county after June 30, 1995, shall comply with the development standards listed in divisions (E)(1)(a), (E)(1)(b) and (E)(1)(c) of this section above, as well as with the following additional development standards.

(a) The following are the minimum parcel sizes and setbacks for various uses in the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District:

1. Minimum area for a recreation vehicle subdivision. Three acres minimum;

2. Minimum public street setback to subdivision boundary wall or nonresidential building. Twenty feet;

3. Minimum setback to adjacent residential or agriculture district. Twenty feet; and

4. Conditional uses. As approved by conditional use permit.

(b) Private streets. Any private streets within the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District shall have a minimum width of 24 feet as measured edge-to-edge, exclusive of curbing, and shall conform with city standards for paving. All street corners shall have a minimum turn radius of 25 feet.

(c) Off-street parking. One parking space, as defined in Article 16 of this chapter, shall be provided for each parcel for a recreation vehicle subdivision use, and shall not be located within any public or private drive or street or other accessway. Said parking shall be paved with a durable, dust-free surface, and shall be located within either 50 feet of the residential use being served, or within a common parking area. No parking space shall be located within the minimum street setback as specified herein. A minimum of one visitor parking space shall be provided for each five recreation vehicle subdivision parcels. All other uses shall provide off-street parking as required by Article 16 of this chapter.

(d) Lighting. Minimum lighting within the range of one-tenth to two-tenths footcandles shall be provided for all streets, walks and service facility areas within the recreation vehicle subdivision development.

(e) Stormwater drainage. Surface stormwater drainage shall be provided in conformance with Chapter 192 of this code, and with any master drainage plan as may be adopted by the city. All drainage plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer.

(f) Utilities. At a minimum, the following utilities shall be provided to each recreation vehicle subdivision parcel: electricity, telephone, city water and city sewer (or city-approved alternative common wastewater collection and treatment system); easements shall be provided as required. All utilities shall be placed underground.

(g) Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be located at intervals of 500 feet, subject to review and approval by the Fire Department and the City Engineer. No recreation vehicle or manufactured home or other building shall be located more than 250 feet from any fire hydrant.

(h) Walls and fences. Exterior boundaries of any recreation vehicle subdivision use shall be bounded by a masonry wall with a height of six feet as measured from the exterior of the recreation vehicle subdivision. The required boundary wall shall be placed behind any street yard setbacks and visibility triangles. Fences not exceeding six feet in height may be provided within the interior of any recreation vehicle subdivision provided that no fence higher than 30 inches is located within a street setback or visibility triangle.

(i) Landscaping. Street yard setbacks to the boundary walls, setbacks between the Recreation Vehicle Subdivision District and adjacent residential or agriculture districts, stormwater detention basins, and any common recreational facilities shall be landscaped in accordance with the Article 20 of this chapter.

(j) Recreational areas. In addition to whatever area may be provided for recreation on individual recreation vehicle subdivision parcels, there shall be provided for recreation vehicle subdivision uses a developed area or areas, devoted to recreational purposes consisting of at least 5% of the gross site area, and shall be maintained by a property owners’ association.

(k) Service facilities. Service facilities for recreation vehicle subdivision use may be provided in conjunction with or in addition to recreation facilities; provided, however, that the service facilities shall be in addition to the minimum area required for recreational uses and as follows:

1. Sanitary facilities shall be provided as required by Chapter 8, Article 5, Section Rd-8-543, and its successors, of the Arizona Department of Health Services Rules and Regulations;

2. Washroom and laundry room facilities shall be provided within an enclosed structure(s);

3. One dwelling unit or manufactured home may be provided for use of the subdivision manager. Said building may also include a management office; provided, however, that it shall be limited to the management activities of the subdivision; and

4. Refuse collection areas shall be provided to accommodate front-load container-type pickup, and shall be approved by the Department of Public Works.

(l) Management. A property owners’ association shall be established for any recreation vehicle subdivision use. The property owners association shall be responsible for the management and maintenance of all private streets, landscaping, private utilities and common area facilities as specified herein, and/or provided in addition to these minimum development standards.

(m) Procedure for processing recreation vehicle subdivisions.

1. A recreation vehicle subdivision shall be processed as required in Chapter 153 of this title. A detailed development plan shall be prepared in conjunction with the preliminary subdivision plat and shall identify the location of all streets, recreation vehicle or manufactured home unit spaces, recreational areas, parking lots, service facility areas and any permanent structure(s) that may be provided for use of property owners. Said development plan shall be sufficiently detailed to illustrate full compliance with all development standards as specified herein.

2. Articles of incorporation for the property owners’ association, including management rules and conditions, covenants and restrictions, shall be submitted for review and approval by the city.

(n) Waivers. Upon receipt of a written request, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend a waiver be granted from a particular development standard(s); provided, however, that the Commission makes

a specific finding that some other amenity or amenities or development feature is being provided in lieu of the standard(s) being waived and that such waiver is not contrary to the purpose, spirit and intent of this chapter.

('80 Code, App. A, § 75) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-021, passed 6-27-1995; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2022-042, passed 9-21-2022; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

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