Chapter 1. ZONING ORDINANCE

Article 1-5. ZONING BULK AND USE REGULATIONS

§ 1-5-1. RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS.

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Table 5-1 illustrates the use regulations for all residential zoning districts:

TABLE 5-1: RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS

USE/STRUCTURE TYPE

RS- GR

RS- 54

RS- 54M

RS- 20

RS- 20M

RS- 10

RS- 10M

RS-7

RS- 7M

RS-5

RM-1

RM-2

RM-3

MHP

RVP

Single-Family Detached Conventional Housing

YES

CUP

Single-Family Detached Manufactured Housing

YES

CUP

Multi-Family Residential Housing

YES

HUD Certified Park Model Alternative

YES

Recreational Vehicle as Primary Residence16

YES

Boarding House

CUP

Bed & Breakfast and Resorts

CUP

Child Care Homes1

AUP

CUP

Airports and Heliports2

CUP

Personal Caretaker Unit3

AUP

Property Caretaker/ Ranch Hand Unit4

AUP

Accessory Dwelling Unit5

AUP

Temp. Living Quarters During Construction6

YES

Public/Private Schools K to 1215

CUP

Religious Institutions

CUP

Civic Uses and Structures

AUP

Above Ground Utilities7

AUP

Telecom Facilities

CUP

Lodges/Clubs

CUP

Model Homes8

AUP

Detached Garages9

YES

Accessory Structures9 (except cargo cont.)

YES

Equestrian Activities (private)10

YES

Equestrian Activities (commercial)10

CUP

Commercial Agriculture11

YES

CUP

Non-commercial Agriculture11

YES

Produce Sales11

YES

Feed Lots11

Recreational (Indoor and Outdoor)

CUP

Solar Panels12

YES

Alternate (non-solar) Energy Technologies12

CUP

Guest Ranch

CUP

Commercial Recycling Bins

YES

Animal Keeping

See Vol. II, § 1-6-17

Temporary Uses and Structures

See Vol. II, § 1-6-23

Home Occupations

See Vol. II, § 1-6-6

Signs

See Vol. II, Article 1-11

Fences/Walls

See Vol. II, § 1-6-3

Swimming Pools and Sports Courts

See Vol. II, § 1-6-11

Cargo Containers

See Vol. II, § 1-6-8

Outdoor Storage

See Vol. II, § 1-6-9

Group Care Homes

See Vol. II, § 1-6-10

Subdivision and HOA Activities

See Footnote # 14

YES = Permitted use by right. A YES indicates that the listed use is permitted by-right within the respective zoning district. Permitted uses are subject to all other applicable standards (see Vol. II, Article 1-6, Supplemental Regulations).

CUP = Conditional use permit. A CUP indicates that the listed use is permitted within the respective zoning district only after review and approval of a conditional use permit, in accordance with the review and approval procedure of Vol. II, § 1-16-12(D).

AUP = Administrative use permit. An AUP indicates that the use and/or structure is permitted within the respective zoning district following review and approval of an administrative permit by the Development Services Director or designee in accordance with Vol. II, § 1-16-12(C).

NO = Prohibited uses. A NO indicates that the listed use type is expressly not allowed within the respective zoning district.

Footnotes from Table 5-1:

1. This classification includes home based nursery schools, preschools, and day care facilities for children through the age of 12 licensed by the State of Arizona. The maximum amount of non-resident children allowed on-site is 6 or less.

2. See Vol. II, § 1-6-14 for airports and helipads regulations.

3. See Vol. II, § 1-6-20 for personal caretaker unit regulations.

4. See Vol. II, § 1-6-7(D)(7) for property caretaker/ranch hand regulations.

5. See Vol. II, § 1-6-19 for accessory dwelling unit regulations.

6. A travel trailer, motor home or fifth wheel may be parked and used as a temporary living quarters, or an existing legal manufactured home located on the premises may be used as a temporary residence, for up to 8 months while a home is being constructed on a single-family residentially zoned property subject to compliance with the main building’s setback requirements. The temporary quarters may be temporarily connected to utilities subject to proper permitting (see Vol. II, § 1-6-23, Table 6-3).

7. See Vol. II, § 1-6-21 regarding regulations for utility installations.

8. See Vol. II, Article 1-17 regarding model home definition and restriction.

9. See Vol. II, § 1-6-5 for accessory structure regulations.

10. The keeping of horses for private use requires a minimum of 1.25 grass acres. See Vol. II, § 1-6-7 for further equestrian regulations.

11. See Vol. II, § 1-6-18 for agriculture use regulations.

12. See Vol. II, § 1-6-16 for alternative energy technologies regulations.

13. See Vol. II, § 1-6-21 for utility installation regulations.

14. Ancillary retail sales and special events/activities intended for subdivision residents only. Homeowner’s Associations shall apply for and obtain an AUP from the Zoning Administration prior to conducting or allowing ancillary retail sales (e.g., market days, craft/art sales, fundraisers and temporary food vendors). If approved, the Zoning Administrator shall issue an AUP with written conditions of approval in accordance with the following:

a. All proprietors and vendors shall possess valid business licenses and permits as required by the City Code, and comply with required sales tax administration and collection processes.

b. The application for an administrative permit shall contain a description of the ancillary retail sales activity, maximum number and type of vendors, days and hours of operation and a site plan illustrating the location and parking associated with the retail sales.

c. All signs that describe or relate to ancillary retail activities shall not be visible from beyond the boundaries of the subdivision.

d. Ancillary retail sales shall be conducted indoors within the recreational/social center or outdoors within a common area.

e. Parking for approved retail uses shall be accommodated within established and approved parking areas, or with on-street parking approved by the Zoning Administrator.

f. Ancillary retail sales shall be directed to and be for the benefit of subdivision residents and their guests only.

g. Ancillary retail sales shall not exceed more than 3 days per week and shall operate between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

h. The administrative permit may be valid for multiple events.

i. Failure to comply with the conditions of approval established in the administrative permit may result in the revocation of the permit, and prohibition on issuing future retail sales permits to the subdivision.

Ancillary Retail Sales and Special Events/Activities Intended for Subdivision Residents and Non-Subdivision Residents. Special events and/or activities hosted or sponsored by the subdivisions (e.g., concerts, fund raisers, lectures, seminars, workshops, educational classes, recreation, food/beverage sales, sporting events and meetings) or ancillary retail uses (e.g., restaurants, personal care services, specialty retail and professional offices) shall only be allowed subject to approval of a CUP or, if applicable, compliance with Chapter 8, Vol. I of the City Code regarding special events.

15. Conditional use permit approval shall be required for public and private schools unless pre-empted by state law. Charter schools located on single-family zoned properties less than 1-acre in size shall be prohibited.

16. See Vol. II, § 1-9-3 for recreational vehicle and manufacture home park regulations.

(Ord. 1402, passed 5-6-2014)

                    
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