Article 07 - Multiple-Family Residential Zoning Districts

(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;

(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; 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

§ 154-06.03 Manufactured Housing Subdivision District (MHS).

(A) Purpose. This district is intended to accommodate manufactured homes and site-built homes, together with schools, parks and other services, in a suitable residential environment. Manufactured homes and site-built homes on individual lots within manufactured home subdivisions are permitted, provided they meet the minimum requirements of this district.

('80 Code, App. A, § 80) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. O2021-014, passed 7-21-2021)

(B) Permitted principal uses.

(1) Manufactured home subdivisions;

(a) Manufactured homes; or

(b) Site-built homes;

(2) Public schools, parks and recreation facilities;

(3) Crop and tree farming;

(4) Child day care services, small; and

(5) Residential care home.

('80 Code, App. A, § 80) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2687, passed 1-4-1995; Ord. O2021-014, passed 7-21-2021; Ord. O2023-036, passed 11-15-2023)

(1) Accessory buildings, structures and uses in manufactured home subdivisions such as vestibule, carport, garage, storage or recreation facilities, and joint boat and trailer storage areas;

(2) Home occupation;

(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; and

(4) Community garden.

('80 Code, App. A, § 80) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. 2235, passed 11-20-1984; Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002; Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015)

(D) Conditional uses. Any of the following uses may be established or operated as a conditional use upon application and submittal of a site plan to and approved by the Planning Commission in accordance with § 154-03.05:

(1) Religious institutions including related buildings and activities;

(2) Private schools;

(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 (§ 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 services, 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.

(4) Private parks, recreation areas and facilities; and

(5) Rooming and boarding houses.

('80 Code, App. A, § 80) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2356, passed 5-6-1987; Ord. 2523, passed 6-5-1991; Ord. 2687, passed 1-4-1995)

(E) Property development standards. Each parcel of land used for a manufactured home subdivision and individually owned lots within a subdivision shall comply with the following minimum regulations.

(1) Area.

(a) Each parcel of land used for a manufactured home subdivision shall have a minimum of three acres.

(b) In manufactured home subdivisions there shall be a minimum lot area of 4,000 square feet per manufactured home lot.

(2) Dimensions.

(a) Width. Each manufactured home lot shall have a minimum width of 50 feet. In cases of irregularly shaped lots, the minimum width shall be measured 20 feet back from the front property line.

(b) Depth. Each manufactured home lot shall have a minimum depth of 80 feet.

(3) Minimum setbacks.

(a) Front yard. Ten feet. Where a manufactured home lot has double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets. When a manufactured home 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;

(b) Side yard. Five feet from interior lot lines and ten feet from side street lot lines; and

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

(5) Lot coverage. The maximum permitted coverage by the manufactured home unit and accessory buildings shall not exceed 55% of the manufactured home lot.

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

(7) Off-street parking. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each manufactured home lot and shall not be provided within the minimum setback requirements for the manufactured home lot.

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

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

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

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

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

(13) Fences.

(a) Exterior boundaries of the subdivision shall be bounded with a masonry wall having a minimum height of four feet and a maximum height of six feet; and

(b) Fences shall be permitted along any lot line; provided, however, that no fences more than six feet will be permitted on side and rear lot lines and no more than four feet within the minimum front yard.

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

(15) Procedures for manufactured home subdivision. A manufactured home subdivision plat shall be processed as provided in Chapter 153 after request and approval of the MH Zoning District. In complying with the regulations of Chapter 153, the words “building” and “structure” may be interpreted to mean “manufactured home”.

('80 Code, App. A, § 80) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. O2024- 011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

(F) Other requirements for manufactured home subdivisions.

(1) Tie downs. All manufactured homes in manufactured home subdivisions shall be anchored to comply with the wind and seismic standards as adopted by the city.

(2) There shall be not more than one manufactured home per each manufactured home lot.

(3) All manufactured homes shall be equipped with toilet, bath and kitchen facilities and shall be connected to sanitary sewer. Water, electrical and telephone service shall be provided.

(4) All manufactured homes shall be recessed with the frame to grade level or have solid skirting to the ground on all sides.

(5) Placement of a manufactured home on an approved lot and the connection of utilities thereto shall be subject to a permit from and inspection by the authority having jurisdiction. A site plan shall be submitted showing the lot which is to be used for the installation and the location of utility hookups and setbacks to be observed. Any alterations or additions on said manufactured home lot shall be subject to the same requirements.

('80 Code, App. A, § 80) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952) Penalty, see § 154-999

(G) Waivers. Upon receipt of a written request, the Planning and Zoning Commission may recommend that a waiver be granted from a particular development standard or standards; 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 or standards being waived and that such waiver is not contrary to the purpose of this chapter.

('80 Code, App. A, § 80) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. 2109, passed 2-2-1983; Ord. 2687, passed 1-4-1995; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2010-63, passed 12-1-2010)

§ 154-06.04 Manufactured Housing Park District (MHP).

(A) Purpose. This district is intended to accommodate manufactured homes and recreational vehicles, together with schools, parks and other services, in a suitable residential environment. Manufactured homes and recreational vehicles on a parcel of land under one ownership and/or management established as a manufactured home park, a recreational vehicle park and a recreational vehicle cooperative (or combination thereof) are permitted, provided they meet the minimum requirements of this district.

('80 Code, App. A, § 85) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997)

(B) Permitted principal uses.

(1) Manufactured home parks;

(2) Recreational vehicle parks;

(3) Recreational vehicle cooperatives;

(4) Crop and tree farming;

(5) Public schools, parks and recreation facilities;

(6) Child day care services, small;

(7) Residential care home; and

(8) Community garden.

('80 Code, App. A, § 85) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997; Ord. 2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2023-036, passed 11-15-2023)

(1) Accessory buildings, structures and uses in manufactured home parks such as vestibule, carport, garage, storage or recreation facilities and joint boat and trailer storage areas;

(2) Overflow recreational vehicle parking (dry camps), not to exceed 20% of the total number of manufactured home and recreational vehicle spaces, and not to exceed 50 spaces (whichever is less);

(3) Home occupations; and

(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.

('80 Code, App. A, § 85) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997; Ord. O2000-35, passed 6-21-2000; Ord. O2002-09, passed 2-20-2002)

(D) Conditional uses. Any of the following uses may be established or operated as a conditional use upon application and submittal of a site plan to and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in accordance with § 154-03.05:

(1) Religious institutions including related buildings and activities;

(2) Private schools;

(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 § 154-03.05;

(b) The facility must be licensed by the State Department of Health and 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 of surrounding uses, and hours of operation.

(4) Private parks, recreation areas and facilities; and

(5) Rooming and boarding houses.

('80 Code, App. A, § 85) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997)

(E) Property development standards.

(1) Land area. The minimum area of land used for a manufactured home park, recreational vehicle park and recreational vehicle cooperative (or combination thereof) shall be three acres. A lot, parcel or tract of land less than three acres may be rezoned if it adjoins an existing Manufactured Housing Park (MHP) District.

(2) Space sizes and density.

(a) Manufactured home park.

1. Minimum area. In manufactured home parks there shall be a minimum area of 2,800 square feet per manufactured home space.

2. Width. Each manufactured home space shall have a minimum width of 40 feet. In cases of irregularly shaped lots, the minimum width shall be measured 20 feet back from the front property line.

3. Depth. Each manufactured home space shall have a minimum depth of 70 feet.

(b) Recreational vehicle park and recreational vehicle cooperative.

1. Minimum area. In recreational vehicle parks and cooperatives, there shall be a minimum area of 1,000 square feet per recreational vehicle space.

2. Maximum allowable density. The maximum allowable density for an area of land developed as a recreational vehicle park or recreational vehicle cooperative shall be 18 units per acre.

3. Width. Each recreational vehicle space shall have a minimum width of 25 feet.

4. Depth. Each recreational vehicle space shall have a minimum depth of 40 feet; provided, however, that for any space within the park which is to accommodate an RV unit greater than 32 feet in length, the minimum space depth shall be increased to 48 feet.

5. Minimum interior dimensions of the unit space. In such event as the unit space is oriented at an angle from the street which is other than perpendicular, or is provided in trapezoidal fashion or other geometric shape, the minimum interior dimensions of said unit space shall be not less than the minimum specified herein. No part of any recreational vehicle may extend beyond the limits of the designated unit space.

(3) Streets. Park roadways shall have a minimum width of 32 feet between curbs and be paved with asphaltic concrete or equivalent. All street corners shall have a minimum turn radius of 25 feet.

(4) Dry camps. If provided, overflow recreational vehicle parking (dry camps) shall be located in areas with a minimum gravel or ABC surface for access and parking.

(5) Off-street parking.

(a) For manufactured housing parks. Two parking spaces shall be provided for each manufactured home space; at least one space shall not be provided within the minimum setback requirements for the manufactured home space.

(b) For recreational vehicle parks and recreational vehicle cooperatives. One parking space, as defined in this chapter, shall be provided for each recreational vehicle unit space, and shall not be located within any private drive or other accessway. Said parking shall be paved with a durable, dust-free surface and shall be located within either 50 feet of the recreational vehicle unit space being served, or within a common parking area located no more than 300 feet from the recreational vehicle. 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 recreational vehicle spaces occupied by a permanently sited unit.

(6) Fences. Exterior boundaries of the manufactured home park, recreational vehicle park and recreational vehicle cooperative shall be bounded by a six foot high masonry wall. Fences having a maximum height of six feet may be permitted on manufactured home space boundary lines except that no fence higher than three feet shall be permitted within the minimum front yard. The minimum traffic visibility requirements specified in the zoning code shall be complied with for all streets, driveways and other points of access located within or along the perimeter of the project.

(7) Service facilities.

(a) Utilities. Electricity, city water and city sewer shall be provided to each manufactured home space or recreational vehicle space. No aboveground utility lines shall be permitted, except for connections between recreational vehicles and park model recreation vehicles and their service outlets. All utility lines shall be privately maintained, except for any fire line as may be required by the City Fire Department. The location of all easements for public services and utilities, including purposes and any limitations of such easements shall be illustrated on the site plan.

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

(c) Washroom and laundry room facilities. If provided, washroom and laundry room facilities shall be located within an enclosed structure or structures.

(d) Park manager or cooperative. One dwelling unit or manufactured home will be permitted for the use of the park manager or cooperative; such building may also include a management office.

(e) Refuse collection areas. Refuse collection areas shall be provided and screened from public view as approved by the Department of Public Works.

(8) Recreation areas. In addition to the space devoted to individual recreation on individual manufactured home and recreational vehicle sites, there shall be provided a developed area, or areas, devoted to open space and recreational purposes consisting of at least 5% of the gross park or cooperation area, and will be provided and maintained by the park operator or cooperative association.

(9) Illumination. Minimum lighting of two-tenths footcandles shall be provided for all streets, walks and service facility areas within the development.

(10) Storm drainage. Proper surface storm drainage shall be provided subject to approval by the City Engineer.

(11) Management. The park manager or cooperative association shall be responsible for the management and maintenance of all private streets and facilities as specified herein.

(12) Procedure for recreational vehicle cooperatives.

(a) For the purposes of this subchapter, a RECREATIONAL VEHICLE COOPERATIVE shall be a cooperative within the definition of “subdivision” as defined by Chapter 153. A recreational vehicle cooperative shall be processed as required in Chapter 153 after establishment of the Manufactured Housing Park (MHP) District. Said plat shall be prepared as a block recording and shall not designate any private streets, drives, recreational vehicle unit space or other exclusive use areas; but shall indicate any utility easements as may be required. The plat submittal shall include the articles of incorporation for the cooperative, the cooperative management rules and the covenants, conditions and restrictions.

(b) A detailed development plan shall be prepared in conjunction with the preliminary plat and shall identify the location of all streets, recreational vehicle unit spaces, recreational areas, parking lots, service facility areas and any permanent structure that may be provided for future use of members, including covered carports, covered patios and storage buildings. Said development plans shall be sufficiently detailed to illustrate full compliance with all development standards as specified herein.

('80 Code, App. A, § 85) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997) Penalty, see § 154-999

(F) Placement standards.

(1) Permit. Placement of a manufactured home at an approved location, and the connection of utilities thereto, shall be subject to a permit from and inspection by the authority having jurisdiction. A site plan shall be submitted showing the space which is to be used for the installation, and a plot plan shall be submitted of the space showing the location of utility hookups and setbacks to be observed. Any alterations or additions on said manufactured home space shall be subject to the same requirements.

(2) Site plan. Placement of a park model recreational vehicle at an approved location shall be subject to a permit from, and inspection by, the authority having jurisdiction. A site plan shall be submitted showing the space which is to be used for the installation, and a plot plan shall be submitted of the space showing the location of utility hookups and setbacks to be observed. Any alterations or additions on said manufactured home space shall be subject to the same requirements. Alterations, including awnings, patio covers, room additions, shall be constructed in accordance with the construction codes of the city.

(3) Separation and setbacks.

(a) All manufactured homes, recreational vehicles and buildings shall be set back from the periphery of the park or cooperative as follows:

1. Front yard. Ten feet. Where manufactured home park has double frontage, the required front yard shall be provided on both streets;

2. Side yard. Seven feet; and

3. Rear yard. Seven feet.

(b) There shall be a minimum distance of six feet between the leading edge of any two manufactured homes or recreational vehicle units or their accessory structures. This minimum setback shall be maintained free of all awnings (fixed or temporary). This minimum setback shall be measured perpendicularly to the alignment of the manufactured home or recreational vehicle unit to provide a consistent setback between building envelopes.

(c) There shall be a minimum distance of three feet from an interior public or private street to the leading edge of any manufactured home, recreational vehicle or structure.

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

(5) Visibility triangle requirements. All structures located at the corner of public streets shall comply with the visibility triangle requirements of the zoning code.

(6) Tie downs. All manufactured homes and park model recreational vehicles in manufactured home or recreational vehicle parks shall be anchored to comply with the wind and seismic standards as adopted by the city.

(7) Location. There shall be not more than one manufactured home per each manufactured home space. The location of recreational vehicles on a manufactured home space for human occupancy is permitted provided it is the only occupied unit on the space, and also provided that the unit is self-contained or that restrooms and shower facilities are provided.

(8) Facilities. All manufactured homes shall be equipped with toilet, bath and kitchen facilities and shall be connected to a sanitary sewer. Water, electrical and telephone service shall be provided.

(9) Recessed or skirting. All manufactured homes shall be recessed with the frame to grade level or have solid skirting to the ground on all sides.

('80 Code, App. A, § 85) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997; Ord. O2000-73, passed 10-18-2000) Penalty, see § 154-999

(G) Waivers. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may hear and decide applications for variances from a particular development standard or standards, pursuant to § 154-03.04.

('80 Code, App. A, § 85) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O97-23, passed 9-3-1997)

(Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2010-63, passed 12-1-2010)

Article 07 - Multiple-Family Residential Zoning Districts

§ 154-07.01 Medium Density Residential District (R-2).

(A) Purpose. Within any Medium Density Residential District no building, structure or premises shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected, which is intended to be designed or used, in whole or in part, for any industrial, manufacturing, trade or commercial purpose, except as permitted in this subchapter, or for any other than the following purposes.

('80 Code, App. A, § 72) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(B) Applicability. The allowed residential density of the Medium 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, § 72) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(1) One single-family dwelling;

(2) One two-family dwelling;

(3) Small lot single-family subdivision(s) (lots containing at least 4,500 square feet and less than 6,000 square feet minimum area per lot), provided that:

(a) No more than 72 small lots shall be established within each one-quarter section of land (160 acres);

(b) Common area landscaping and amenities shall be provided for small lot subdivisions; and

(c) A home owner’s association shall be established for each small lot subdivision for the maintenance of the common area landscaping and amenities.

(4) Multi-family dwellings;

(5) Public and private elementary and secondary schools;

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

(7) Residential care home;

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

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

(10) Community garden.

('80 Code, App. A, § 72) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2004-33, passed 6-16-2004; Ord. 2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017; Ord. O2023-029, passed 8-16-2023; 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 chapter such as swimming pools, private carports and garages, laundry rooms and common recreation buildings and areas; provided that none shall be operated for use by the general public for gain and subject to the criteria as specified in § 154-15.15 of this chapter;

(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) Accessory dwelling units.

('80 Code, App. A, § 72) (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. O2014-29, passed 10-1-2014; Ord. O2017-013, passed 5-3-2017)

(E) Conditional uses.

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

(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 care service; and

(2) Religious institutions including related buildings and activities;

(3) Membership-based lodging (SIC 7041);

(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;

(6) University or college;

(7) Rooming and boarding houses, (large); and

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

('80 Code, App. A, § 72) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2008-33, passed 8-6-2008; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017; 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 Medium Density Residential District as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Lot size. The minimum lot size in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 4,500 square feet.

(2) Lot width. The minimum lot width in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 50 feet.

(3) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 55% of the lot area.

(4) Yards. The following is the list of minimum yard setbacks in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District:

(a) Minimum front yard setback. Twenty feet;

(b) Minimum side yard setback. Five feet;

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

(5) Building heights. The maximum building height in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) District shall be 40 feet. The building height for multi-family structures shall be reduced to 20 feet (one story maximum) when located within 40 feet of adjacent parcels zoned Agriculture, Suburban Ranch, Residential Estate or Low Density Residential, and whose use is residential. Single-family structures are exempt from the 20 foot height limit.

(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.

(8) Open space. The following is the minimum amount of open space required for multi-family developments:

(a) Private open space. Multi-family projects with three or more units, shall provide a minimum of 60 square feet of private outdoor open space for each unit. No dimension of the private outdoor open space shall be less than five feet.

(b) Common open space. Multi-family projects with ten or more units, shall designate a minimum of 10% of lot area for the use of common open space, of which, 50% of the common open space must be contiguous and contain shared amenities. Common open space can also serve as required on-site retention.

('80 Code, App. A, § 72) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2004-33, passed 6-16-2004; 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. O2023-029, passed 8- 16-2023; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

§ 154-07.02 Medium Density Single-Family Residential District (R-2-5).

(A) Purpose. The purpose of the R-2-5 District is to provide additional housing styles and development types in the medium density multiple-family zoning district. The R-2-5 is a zone of single-family housing units in a more compact form, with smaller setbacks, more lot coverage, staggered front yard setbacks and a requirement to provide stormwater retention/open space on a larger scale, encouraging one larger basin and fewer small retention basins.

(1) A single-family subdivision with lots containing at least 5,000 square feet and meeting the density requirement of five to12.9 dwelling units/acre;

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

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

(4) Residential care home;

(5) Community garden; and

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

(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 chapter 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; and

(2) 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 Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R-2-5) District as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Lot size. The minimum lot size in the Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R-2-5) District shall be 5,000 square feet. If more than one lot is being developed, the average net lot size for all lots (excluding any retention basin lot) shall be 5,000 square feet, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.

(2) Density. The maximum density in the Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R-2-5) 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 Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R-2-5) District shall be 50 feet. On cul-de-sac lots, the lot width may be reduced to 40 feet, as measured at the front yard setback line.

(4) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the Medium Density Single- Family Residential (R-2-5) District shall be 55% of the lot area.

(5) Yards. The following is the list of minimum yard setbacks in the Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R-2-5) District.

(a) Minimum front yard setback. Minimum front yard setback of 15 feet, with a range of staggered front yard setbacks between 15 and 20 feet, with a maximum of 50% of the lots having a 15-foot setback. 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) 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 15 feet and must comply with the staggered front yard setback in division (F)(5)(a) above. If garages are detached from the unit, they can be placed anywhere from the minimum 15 feet front yard setback (complying with division (F)(5)(a) above) to a minimum rear yard setback of three feet.

(7) Building heights. The maximum building height in the Medium Density Single- Family Residential (R-2-5) District shall be 40 feet.

(8) Landscaping and irrigation. Each lot in the Medium Density Single-Family Residential (R-2-5) 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. When an R-2-5 subdivision is planned, the 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.

(Ord. O2010-46, passed 9-1-2010; Ord. O2010-64, passed 12-15-2010; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

§ 154-07.03 High Density Residential District (R-3).

(A) Purpose. Within any High Density Residential (R-3) District, no building, structure or premises shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, which is intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any use except as permitted in this section.

('80 Code, App. A, § 73) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(B) Applicability. The allowed residential density of the High 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, § 73) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995)

(1) One single-family dwelling;

(2) One two-family dwelling;

(3) Multiple-family dwellings;

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

(5) Residential care home;

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

(7) Public and private elementary and secondary schools;

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

(9) Community garden;

(10) New conversion company housing complex (large); per § 154-15.19 of this chapter; and

(11) New construction company housing complex (large); per § 154-15.19 of this chapter and the requirements indicated below:

(a) Property must be adjacent to a four-lane minor arterial roadway, a four-lane principal arterial roadway, or a six-lane principal arterial roadway as classified by the 2014 Transportation Master Plan.

('80 Code, App. A, § 73) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2015-021, passed 4-15-2015; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017; Ord. O2019-022, passed 6-5-2019; Ord. O2023-029, passed 8-16-2023; 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, private carports and garages, laundry rooms and common recreation buildings and areas; provided that none shall be operated for use by the general public for gain and subject to the criteria as specified in § 154-15.15 of this chapter;

(2) Home occupations; and

(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) Accessory dwelling units.

('80 Code, App. A, § 73) (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. O2013-29, passed 10-1-2014; Ord. O2017-013, passed 5-3-2017)

(E) Conditional uses.

(1) Art gallery or museum;

(2) Cemetery, crematory or mausoleum;

(3) Religious institutions including related buildings and activities;

(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 (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 a self-latching gate;

(6) Hospital or sanitarium;

(7) Motels or tourist facilities;

(8) University or college;

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

(10) Rooming and boarding houses, (large); and

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

('80 Code, App. A, § 73) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2017-026, passed 8-16-2017; 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 High Density Residential District as may be designated on the official zoning map.

(1) Lot size. The minimum lot size in the High Density Residential (R-3) District shall be 6,000 square feet.

(2) Lot width. The minimum lot width in the High Density Residential (R-3) District shall be 50 feet.

(3) Lot coverage. The maximum lot coverage in the High Density Residential (R- 3) District shall be 60% of the lot area.

(4) Yards. The following is the list of minimum yard setbacks for the High Density Residential (R-3) District:

(a) Minimum front yard setback. Twenty feet;

(b) Minimum side yard setback. Five feet;

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

(5) Building heights. Except as provided in § 154-15.03, the maximum building height shall be 50 feet. The maximum building height for multi-family structures shall be reduced to 20 feet (one story maximum) when located within 40 feet of adjacent parcels zoned Agriculture, Suburban Ranch, Residential Estate or Low Density Residential, and whose use is residential. Single- family structures are exempt from the 20-foot height limit.

(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.

(8) Open space. The following is the minimum amount of open space required for multi-family developments:

('80 Code, App. A, § 73) (Ord. 583, passed 9-16-1952; Ord. O95-040, passed 9-5-1995; Ord. O2010-32, passed 7-7-2010; Ord. O2010-46, passed 9-1-2010; Ord. O2010-63, passed 12-1-2010; Ord. O2010-64, passed 12-15-2010; Ord. O2023-029, passed 8-16-2023; Ord. O2024-011, passed 4-3-2024) Penalty, see § 154-999

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