HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Presentation 11/12/2019- LDC Update ZoningLand Development Code Update -Zoning
Steve Cheslak, Principal Planner
November 12, 2019
I.Existing Zoning Code
II.Proposed Zoning Code
III.Proposed Rezoning Initiative
for Alphabet Zoning
Presentation Overview
Existing Zoning Code
Existing Zoning Code
•Ordinance No. 77-06
•Adopted August 29th, 1977
•Established A, B, C, D, E zones
•5 revisions by ordinance
•Ordinance No. 93-05
•Adopted April 6th, 1993
•Established existing zones
•23 revisions by ordinance
•32 Zoning Districts
•1 agriculture zone
•15 residential zones
•7 commercial zones
•3 industrial zones
•6 alphabet zones
Current Zoning Districts
AG Agricultural RV Recreational Vehicle
RD-180 Rural Development CO Commercial (Office)
R-144 Residential NC Neighborhood Commercial
R-80 Residential VC Village Commercial
R-36 Residential RC Regional Commercial
R-20 Residential RR Resort and Recreation
R-16 Residential LI Light Industrial
R-12 Residential HI Heavy Industry
R-10 Residential MU-1 Mixed Use
R-8 Residential CBC Campus Business Center
R-7 Residential F Specific Plans
R-6 Residential E Transportation Corridor
R-3.5 Residential D Flood Plain
MR-2 Multi-Family (Med/High)C Large Lot
MR-1 Multi-Family (High) B Medium Lot
MH Manufactured Housing A Small Lot
Existing Zoning Code Example
Purpose
Temporary UsesAccessory Uses
Property Development Standards
Permitted Uses
R-36 Residential Zone
Conditional Uses
Prohibited Uses
Proposed Zone Groups Proposed Zone Districts
Agricultural zone AG Agricultural
Ranchette Residential (RA)RD-180 Rural Development
R-144 Residential
R-80 Residential
Estate Residential (ER)R-36 Residential
Neighborhood Residential
(NR)
R-16 Residential
R-10 Residential
R-8 Residential
R-7 Residential
R-6 Residential
Garden Residential (GR)R-3.5 Residential
Multi-Family Residential (MF)MR-1 Multi-Family (Med/High)
MR-2 Multi-Family (High)
Commercial zones NC Neighborhood Commercial
VC Village Commercial
RR Resort and Recreation
Industrial zones LI Light Industrial
HI Heavy Industry
Specific Plan zone SP Specific Plan
Proposed Zoning Code
•Reduced land use districts (19)
•Eliminate unused or outdated districts
•R-20 Residential
•R-12 Residential
•MH Manufactured Housing
•RV Recreational Vehicle
•CO Commercial (Office)
•RC Regional Commercial
•CBC Campus Business Center
•MU-1 Mixed Use
•Alphabet zoning remains in LDC
•More efficient Code design
•Eliminated conflicts with other Code chapters
•Four-part Code organization
1.Zone Districts and Groups Table
2.Use Matrix Table
3.Use Conditions Table
4.Lot Standards
•Reduced to 20 pages from 128 pages
Proposed Zoning Code
Proposed Zoning Code
1.Zone Districts and Zoning Groups
Summary Table
•Consolidation of similar residential
zoning districts into zoning groups
•Zoning groups combine zones that:
•Allow same uses in Use Matrix (Table 2)
•Same regulation in Conditions Per Use
Matrix (Table 3)
Proposed Zoning Code
2.Use Matrix Table
•Identifies permitted uses in zoning
districts
•“P”-permitted subject to design
standards
•“A”-permitted as an accessory use
•“C”-allowed upon approval of a
CUP
•“U”-allowed upon meeting the
conditions in table 3
•“T”-allowed upon approval of a
temporary use permit
•“X”-use is prohibited
•Easy to understand
•Use change affects all zones
Proposed Zoning Code
3.Conditions Per Use Table
•Lists special conditions applied
to uses in Table 2
•No Conditional Use Permit
needed
Proposed Zoning Code
4.Lot Standards for Zoning Districts
•Development standards
•Lot area
•Setbacks
•Building height
•Lot coverage
•Additional requirements
Zoning Code Overview
•Town staff currently updating the entire Land Development Code
•Most recent migration to Town Code from Land Development Code
•Chapter 17-4 Mixed –Use Zoning (Downtown)
•Chapter 17-10 Signs
•Chapter 17-9 Parking
•Timeline for new Zoning Code adoption
•November 12, 2019: Town Council study session
•November 20, 2019: Planning Commission update discussion
•90 day public and stakeholder feedback
•February, 2020: Planning Commission public hearing
•March, 2020: Town Council public hearing for Code adoption
Proposed Rezoning Initiative
A, B, C, D, E Zoning
•Started at incorporation
–Ordinance No. 77-06
•Based on lot size & use
•Years of lot splits
–Legal non-conforming lots
–Illegal lots
•Years of Significant Land
Use Change (SLUC)
Alphabet Zones
Zone A –Small Lot Zone
•Lot no larger than 2.5 acres
•Residential, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public land uses
Zone B –Medium Lot Zone
•Lot larger than 2.5 acres but no larger than 25 acres
•Residential, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public land uses
Zone C –Large Lot Zone
•Lot no smaller than 25 acres
•Residential, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public land uses
Zone D –Designated Flood Plain Zone
•Residential, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public land uses
•All uses require a floodplain use permit
Zone E –Transportation Corridor Zone
•No residential use
•Commercial, industrial, and quasi-public land uses
Proposed Rezoning Initiative
Town-Wide Rezoning Initiative
•Translation of A, B, C, D, E zoning
•Truth in zoning
•Replace lack of Code with uniform standards
•Eliminate SLUC
•Town initiated rezoning offer
•Land owners to adopt new Code
•No cost to land owner
•New zoning based on:
•Existing zoning
•Current use
•Surrounding use
•General Plan
•Land owner options
•Accept offer
•Suggest different zoning
•Keep existing zoning
•Rezone in the future
ORDINANCE NO.93.05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF MARANA,ARIZONA,ADOPTING REVISIONS TO
TITLE 5 OF THE TOWN OF MARANA DEVELOPMENT CODE BY REFERENCE AND
FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF;PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF EXISTING
ORDINANCES;PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS,the Town Council of the Town of Marana did on May 14,1984 adopt
Ordinance No.84.04 which Ordinance adopted a Development Code for the Town of Marana;and
WHEREAS,the Town Council has determined it would be in the best interests for the
Town of Marana to revise Title 5 of the Town of Marana Development Code for new zones;and
WHEREAS,the Town Council has deemed it would be in the
best interests of the Town of Marana to phase out the existing zones
and procedures found in Title 5,and to phase in the new zones in
Title 5 to be adopted by this ordinance;
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of
Marana,Arizona:
Section I:That certain document known as Development Code,Title 5,Zoning,three
copies of which are on file in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Marana,Arizona,
which document was made a public record by Resolution No.93-13 of the Town of Marana,
Arizona,is hereby referred to,adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance.
Section II:All ordinances or parts of ordinances,including the sections of the existing
Title 5 which the revisions replace,in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance or any part of
the document adopted herein by reference are hereby repealed effective as of the date of this
resolution.
Section III:If any section,subsection,sentence,clause,phrase or portion of this
ordinance or any part of the document adopted by reference is for any reason held to be invalid
or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction,such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section IV:Whereas,it is necessary for the preservation of the peace,health and safety of
Marana,Arizona,an emergency is declared to exist,and this ordinance shall become immediately
operative and in force from and after the date of posting hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana,Arizona,
this 6th day of April,1993.
Translational Zoning
Example –Residential
Proposed Rezoning Initiative
Residential Property
•Existing zoning
–“A” Small Lot
•Existing land use
–Residential
–Marana Vista subdivision
•2010 General Plan land use
–Medium Density Residential
•Proposed Zoning
–“R-7” Residential Grier Road ReyherAveSandarioRoad
Translational Zoning
Example -Commercial
Proposed Rezoning Initiative
Commercial Property
•Existing zoning
–“E” Transportation Corridor
•Existing land use
–Commercial
•2010 General Plan land use
–Commercial
•Proposed Zoning
–“VC” Village Commercial
Ina RoadStarcommerceWay
Tentative Timeline for Translational Rezoning
•New zoning Code adoption
•Spring, 2020: Town Council study session
•Spring, 2020: Planning Commission Update Discussion
•Public outreach and feedback
•Fall, 2020: Planning Commission public hearing
•Late, 2020: Town Council public hearing for rezone approval
Proposed Rezoning Initiative
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TITLE 5
ZONING
SECTIONS:
05.01 Establishment of Zones
05.02 Regulations Within Zones A-E
05.03 Significant Land Use Change (Applies only to Zones A-E)
05.04 [Reserved]
05.05 [Reserved]
05.05.08 Manufactured Homes in Zone A, B, & C
05.06 Zone F – Specific Plans
05.10 New Zones Established
05.01 Establishment of Zones
Zones A-E, reflected in Sections 05.01.01 through 05.02.05, and the procedures relating to these
zones, found in Sections 05.03.01 through 05.03.06 inclusive, apply only to those lands so zoned.
The zones found in Sections 05.10 through 05.12, and the procedures relating to those zones
found in Sections 05.20 et seq. apply to all lands so zoned.
05.01.01 Zones A-E Established
Prior to April 6, 1993, the Town of Marana was divided into five zones. These zones were as
follows: Zone A, Small Lot Zone; Zone B, Medium Sized Lot Zone; Zone C, Large Lot Zone;
Zone D, Designated Flood Plain Zone; and Zone E, Transportation Corridor Zone. These zones
shall remain in place until reclassified by the property owner, or the Town. Subsequent to April
6, 1993, the Town of Marana established a new set of zones and criteria for those zones which
are reflected in Section 5.10 through 5.12, inclusive.
05.01.02 [Reserved]
05.01.03 Official Zone Map
The location and boundaries of each of the zones shall be shown on the Official Zone Map of the
Town of Marana, and said map is hereby declared to be an official record and a part of this Code.
Whenever amendments or changes are made in zone boundaries, such amendments or changes
shall be made by ordinance and recorded on the official zone map promptly. Regardless of the
existence of purported copies of the Official Zone Map, which may from time to time be made or
published, the Official Zone Map that shall be located in the Office of the Planning Department
shall be final authority in determining current zoning status.
05.02 Regulations Within Zones A-E
05.02.01 Zone A – Small Lot Zone
A. Permitted Uses. Within Zone A, residential, commercial, industrial, and quasi-public land
uses shall be permitted so long as each such land use is conducted on a lot no larger than
2.5 acres and is consistent with the Significant Land Use Change procedure described in
Section 05.03. of this Code. Significant Land Use Change approval is not required to
establish a use permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) zone, section 05.11.02,
within an existing building or suite in a Designated Commercial Area if the use can be
accommodated within the existing building or suite without requiring a new retail
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commercial building permit. This is not, however, to be construed to permit any land use
that may be specifically prohibited within the Town of Marana by this or any other
Ordinance of the Town of Marana or by State or Federal law.
B. Density Requirements. There shall be no maximum density of land use per se, except that
density of land use on any parcel of land within Zone A shall be determined in part by prior
density of land use in accordance with the provisions for Significant Land Use Change
contained in Section 05.03 of this Code and by setback requirements defined in this and
other titles of this Code or as may be determined by other applicable federal, state and
local regulations.
C. Setbacks.
1. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
2. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of five feet, with a street side
yard (setback) having a minimum of ten feet.
3. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
D. Building Heights. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not
greater than 30 feet.
05.02.02 Zone B – Medium Lot Zone
A. Permitted Uses. Within Zone B, any residential, commercial, industrial, or quasi-public
land use is permitted so long as each separate land use is conducted on a lot larger than
2.5 acres but no larger than 25 acres and is consistent with the Significant Land Use
Change Procedure described in Section 05.03 of this Code. This is not to be construed,
however, to permit any land use that may be expressly prohibited within the Town of
Marana by other ordinances of the Town of Marana, by other provisions of this code, or
by state or federal law.
B. Density Requirements. There shall be no maximum density of land use per se in this Zone,
except as may be dictated by prior density of land use in accordance with the Significant
Land Use Change Procedure described in Section 05.03 of this Code and by setback
requirements defined elsewhere in this Code.
C. Setbacks. The setback requirements for Zone B shall be the same as for Zone A.
05.02.03 Zone C – Large Lot Zone
A. Permitted Uses. Within Zone C, any residential, commercial, industrial, or quasi-public
land use shall be permitted, so long as each separate activity is conducted on a lot no
smaller than 25 acres and is otherwise consistent with the Significant Land Use Change
procedures as described in Section 05.03 of this Code. This is not to be construed,
however, to permit any land use that may be expressly prohibited within the Town of
Marana by other sections of this Code other ordinances of the Town of Marana, or state
or federal law.
B. Density Requirements. The maximum density allowed shall be one dwelling unit or one
commercial, industrial, or quasi-public establishment per 25 acres.
C. Setbacks. No building or structure, except a fence or wall that is not part of a building and
not over six feet in height shall be constructed closer than ten feet to any side property
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line or closer than 40 feet plus one foot for each foot of building height in excess of ten
feet above ground level to any front or rear property line. Where a lot is situated on the
corner of two dedicated streets, each of the property lines along the right-of-way line of a
dedicated street shall be considered to be a front property line, and each other property
line shall be considered to be a side property line in determining allowable setbacks.
05.02.04 Zone D - Designated Flood Plain Zone
The permitted uses, density requirements, and setbacks are the same as Zone B, but the property
owner’s attention is drawn to the fact that this is an area at high risk of flooding and flood hazards.
All uses require a floodplain use permit.
05.02.05 Zone E – Transportation Corridor Zone
A. Permitted Uses. Within Zone E, no residential land use shall be permitted except one
single-family residence. Any commercial, industrial, or quasi-public land use shall be
permitted which is consistent in its location with the land use element of the General Plan
of the Town of Marana and the Significant Land Use Change Procedure described in
Section 05.03. of this Code. This is not to be construed, however, to permit any land use
that may be expressly prohibited within the Town of Marana by other sections of this Code,
by other ordinances of the Town of Marana, or by state or federal law.
B. Density Requirements. There shall be no maximum or minimum density requirements in
Zone E, except as may be required by the setback requirements of this Code or by other
applicable federal, state and local regulations.
C. Setbacks. The setback requirements for Zone E shall be the same as for Zone A.
05.02.06 Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Zones A E
A. Any medical marijuana dispensary proposed in Zones A-E is subject to the conditional use
permit procedure set forth in Section 10.10 and subject to requirements found in Section
08.08.
B. A medical marijuana dispensary in Zones A-E shall not be subject to the Significant Land
Use Change process.
05.03 Significant Land Use Change (Applies only to Zones A-E)
The intent and purpose of this section is to establish a procedure for requesting and processing
a Significant Land Use Change for property in Zones A, B, C, D, and E. A land use change allowed
as provided in this section shall be granted to the applicant owner or lessee (“applicant”) and shall
run with the land. If the Significant Land Use Change is not implemented within one year, the
Town Council may, after 15 days’ notice to the landowner, void the Significant Land Use Change.
05.03.01 Notification of Intended Land Use Change
Upon submission of an application for a Significant Land Use Change, the Town shall give notice
of the desired use by first class mail in writing to those persons identified as having a fee title
property interest in all Nearby Land, the Marana Town Clerk, and the individual members of the
Marana Town Council and Marana Planning Commission. All letters of notification shall include
the following:
1. a location map showing the street address, the lot or parcel, and the immediately
adjacent uses,
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2. a scaled site plan showing lot dimensions, lot area, setbacks, existing and
proposed buildings, building height, parking and loading areas and driveways,
septic systems and walls or fences,
3. a complete description of the proposed use and its operation, number of
employees, and automobile and truck traffic volume estimates, and
4. a statement that persons may protest the proposed Significant Land Use Change
in writing to the Town Clerk within 35 calendar days of the date of the letter of
notification.
05.03.02 Protest
If a member of the Town Council or Planning Commission who does not have a substantial
interest as defined in Arizona Revised Statutes section 38-502, or if any fee title owner of real
property located immediately adjacent to the lot or parcel for which a Significant Land Use Change
has been proposed, or if 25% of the owners of Nearby Land protest the proposed Significant Land
Use Change in writing to the Town Clerk within 35 calendar days of the date of the notification
letter, then the Town Clerk shall notify the applicant in writing within five calendar days after receipt
of the protest and the applicant shall proceed per 05.03.03 of this Code. If none of the above
situations occur, or if the protest is withdrawn within the 35-day period, the Significant Land Use
Change is approved, subject to any other requirements imposed on the proposed use.
05.03.03 Response to Protest
If the Town Clerk receives a protest of the type set forth in 05.03.02 of this Code, the applicant
shall present rebuttal to the said protests before the Planning Commission at a public hearing that
shall be scheduled as soon as practicable after receipt of the protest.
05.03.04 Notice of Public Hearing
Notice of the time and place of a public hearing before the Planning Commission or Town Council,
including a general description of the matter to be considered as well as a description of the parcel
for which a Significant Land Use Change has been proposed shall be given at least 15 calendar
days prior to the hearing by first class mail to each person identified as having a fee title property
interest in the Nearby Land, and by publication at least once in a newspaper of general circulation
published or circulated within the Town of Marana.
05.03.05 Decision by the Planning Commission
The Planning Commission shall weigh the merits of the proposed Significant Land Use Change
and either approve the land use change or deny such approval, or grant approval based on any
reasonable adjustment or compromise that is acceptable to both the applicant and the majority of
the Planning Commission. Where 25% or more of the owners of the Nearby Land have protested
the proposed Significant Land Use Change, approval of the change must be made by a three-
fourths vote of those Planning Commission members present and eligible to vote.
05.03.06 Appeal from the Decision of the Planning Commission
The applicant, the member (or members) of the Town Council who submitted a written protest
under 05.03.02, the fee title owner (or owners) of adjacent real property who submitted a written
protest under 05.03.02, or any one of the 25% of the owners of Nearby Land who submitted a
written protest under 05.03.02 may appeal the decision of the Planning Commission to the Town
Council. Such appeal must be made in writing to the Town Clerk within five working days of the
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rendering of the decision by the Planning Commission. When such a notice of appeal has been
submitted to the Town Clerk, it will be brought as a public hearing before the Town Council as
soon as practicable. The Town Council shall then confirm or modify or reverse the decision of the
Planning Commission. Where 25% or more of the owners of the Nearby Land have protested the
proposed Significant Land Use Change, an approval of the change must be made by a three-
fourths vote of those Town Council members present and eligible to vote.
05.04 & 05.05 & 05.05.01 thru 05.05.07 [Reserved]
Note to Marana Land Development Code users: As of January 15, 2016, Sections 05.04 and
05.05 (except subsection 05.05.08) of the Marana Land Development Code have been recodified
into Chapter 17-6 of the Marana Town Code or deleted. The following tables provide derivation
and deletion information regarding these sections:
OLD LDC NUMBER AND TITLE LOCATION IN TOWN CODE TITLE 17
05.04 Nonconforming Structures and Land Uses 17-6-1 Nonconforming structures and land
uses
05.05 Relationships to Streets, Other Structures, and
Other Property
17-6-2 Relationships to streets, other
structures, and other property
05.05.01 Clear View of Intersecting Streets 17-6-2.A [Clear view of intersecting streets]
05.05.02 Effect of Street Plan 17-6-2.B [Effect of street plan]
05.05.03 Animal-Keeping Structures and Fencing Deleted
05.05.04 Drainage of Surface Waters Deleted
05.05.05 Pollution Prohibited
17-6-3 Sewage sludge restriction (sewage
sludge provision only; the balance has been
deleted)
05.05.06 Off-Street Parking Deleted
05.05.07 Motor Vehicle Access Deleted
SECTION NUMBER AND TITLE REASONS FOR DELETION
05.05.03 Animal-Keeping
Structures and Fencing
This section simply cross-references the development standards
of Section 08.04 of the current LDC.
05.05.03 Animal-Keeping
Structures and Fencing
This provision simply cross-references the requirements of LDC
section 08.04 (now found at 17-6-8)
05.05.04 Drainage of Surface
Waters
This section prohibits drainage from one lot to another. This is an
oversimplification of the law, which generally allows natural
surface flows to continue in their natural state. To the extent it is
intended to address the general runoff of water from one lot to
another, it is already addressed in, and prohibited by Town Code
section 14-9-3, relating to utilities.
05.05.04 Drainage of Surface
Waters
This is an almost verbatim restatement of LDC subsection
08.03.03, now found at 17-6-2.C
05.05.05 Pollution Prohibited
With the exception of the sewage sludge provision, which has
been retained, the balance of this provision was simply a
restatement of state and federal law
05.05.06 Off-Street Parking
This section allows off-street parking, vehicle access, and
circulation requirements to be added as a condition of any
development approval. It is an oversimplified restatement of the
more specific authority given under Title 22 (Off-street parking and
loading) of the current LDC.
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SECTION NUMBER AND TITLE REASONS FOR DELETION
05.05.06 Off-Street Parking
This generic off-street parking provision should have been deleted
when the more comprehensive LDC Title 22 (Off-Street Parking
and Loading) was adopted in September 1995
05.05.07 Motor Vehicle Access
This section requires that “all commercial, industrial, and quasi-
public buildings and structures must be provided access from a
public street for motor vehicle access as a condition of zoning
compliance.” This is an oversimplified restatement of a
requirement of the building code, now adopted by Town Code
Title 7.
05.05.07 Motor Vehicle Access This generic requirement for all structures to have access to a
street is covered in Town Code Title 7 (Building)
05.05.08 Manufactured Homes in Zone A, B, & C
A manufactured home may be placed on any lot within Zone A, B, or C provided the following
conditions are met:
1. There is an existing manufactured home on the lots adjacent to the lots in which the new
manufactured home is to be placed. Adjacent, for the purposes of this section, means on
either side, and means directly across the street, if one exists, and to the rear across an alley,
if one exists.
2. Where the provisions of subparagraph “A” above do not exist, then a manufactured home
may be placed on a lot provided the procedure set forth in Section 10.10, Conditional Use
Permits are met.
(Ord. 94.18 (part), 12/94)
05.06 Zone F – Specific Plans
05.06.01 Purpose
The purpose of this Title is to provide uniform procedures and criteria for the preparation, review,
adoption and implementation of specific pans as authorized by A.R.S. § 9-461.08.
05.06.02 Application
A. Public Hearing.
A public hearing on the proposed specific plan shall be held before the Planning
Commission no later than 60 days following the applicant's submittal of a complete
specific plan application in accordance with the provisions on Section 05.06.02(G), unless
a longer period is agreed to in writing by the applicant (Ord. 89.05 (part), 4/89).
B. Restriction on Application.
1. Consent. The written consent of all property owners of record within the proposed
specific plan zone shall be required at the time of application submittal.
2. Area. The applicant for a mixed use project in excess of 80 acres is encouraged
to consider a specific plan, and at the option of the Planning Commission, a specific
plan may be required.
3. Configuration. A proposed specific plan shall not be allowed which excludes an
area within the plan boundary.
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C. Submittals.
1. All specific plan applications shall include, at a minimum:
a. a completed and signed application on a form prescribed and established
by the Planning Administrator;
b. a legal description of the property;
c. a precise map showing the land to be regulated by the proposed specific
plan;
d. the written consent of all owners of the real property to be regulated by the
specific plan and list, by name and title, of all ownership interests in the real
property;
e. a letter of authorization for an agent;
f. a development capability report (refer to Section 05.06.02.D).
g. the specific plan proposed by the applicant for adoption, which shall contain
the information described in Section 05.06.02.E.
D. Development Capability Report Requirements.
The development capability report are maps and supporting text summary of the impact
of the proposed development on site conditions existing on the land to be regulated by the
specific plan that shall address, at a minimum the following:
1. topography and slope analysis;
2. hydrology and water resources;
3. vegetation and wildlife habitat;
4. geology and soils;
5. paleontological and cultural (archaeological and historical) resources;
6. existing structures, roads and other development;
7. existing infrastructure and public services.
E. Specific Plan Requirements.
1. The map elements of the specific plan shall illustrate and identify:
a. All land uses;
b. Adjacent lots and structures within 150 feet of the plan boundary;
c. Open space, recreational facilities, parks and trails;
d. Public, educational, health care and religious facilities;
e. Drainage plan;
f. Name, location and extent of existing or proposed major and collector
streets located within the area to be regulated by the specific plan or
needed for servicing that area;
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g. Location and extent of existing or proposed provisions for sewage disposal,
effluent use, storm water drainage, solid waste disposal and public utilities;
and
h. Density donor and recipient areas, if applicable, in accordance with Section
05.06.06.
2. The text elements for the specific plan shall describe and contain:
a. The objectives of the specific plan;
b. The compatibility of the specific plan with adjoining land uses;
c. Detailed regulations and programs for the systematic implementation of the
specific plan, including plan amendment procedures and regulations and
density transfer limitations (refer to Section 05.06.06.);
d. Specific development standards for the map elements;
e. Hydrology analysis;
f. Standards for the phasing, construction and maintenance of major and
collector streets proposed for the plan area or needed for servicing the
project;
g. Standards for the phasing, construction and maintenance of sewage
disposal, effluent use, storm water drainage, solid waste disposal and
public utilities;
h. Standards for the conservation, development or utilization of natural
resources, including surface water, soils, vegetation and wildlife;
i. General landscape program;
j. For single-phase plans, a draft schedule for the preservation of site
features established by the plan and the construction, dedication and
provision of public services;
k. For multi-phased plans, a draft phasing schedule for the preservation of
site features established by the plan, the development of the various
master blocks of the specific plan, and the construction, dedication and
provision of public services.
3. The text of the specific plan shall specify how and to what extent the specific plan
is to supplement or supersede the adopted Town Development Code to the
contrary. However, in no event shall the provision contained in Title 05.03 of this
Development Code relating to Significant Land Use Changes, the provisions
contained in Paragraph E of Section 06.03.02. of this Development Code relating
to Dedicated Streets be applicable to property which is regulated by an adopted
specific plan.
F. Consistency With Land Use Plans and Intent and Purpose of Development Code.
Adopted specific plans shall be in substantial conformance with the Town of Marana
General Plan and any other land use plans adopted by the Marana Town Council. A plan
amendment shall be required when proposed specific plan is in conflict with adopted Town
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of Marana land use plans. In addition, adopted specific plans shall be consistent with the
intent and purpose of this Development Code (refer to Title 01.02).
G. Coordination of Review of Application.
The Planning Administrator and the Town Engineer, along with any consultants retained
by the Town for the purposes of reviewing the proposed specific plan and advising Town
officials and agencies with respect thereto, shall jointly review specific plan applications
for the purpose of determining whether such applications are in conformance with the
provisions contained in this Section 05.06. The Planning Administrator shall be
responsible for advising the applicant in writing within 60 days following submission of a
specific plan application of any changes necessary in order to bring the specific plan
application into compliance with the provisions of this Section 05.06. Following any
resubmittal of the specific plan application, the Planning Administrator shall be responsible
for advising the applicant in writing within 30 days following the resubmittal of the
application of any further changes necessary in order to bring the application into
compliance with the provisions of this Section.
05.06.03 Fees and Fees of Consultants
Non-refundable Specific plan fees are required at the time of the filing of a plan application
and are payable to the Town in accordance with the fee schedules adopted by Town
Resolution. The Town may require, in addition to the fees above, that the applicant pay
all or a portion of the reasonable fees charged by private consultants retained by the Town
for the purposes of reviewing the proposed specific plan and advising Town officials and
agencies with respect thereto.
05.06.04 Planning Commission Review
A. Public Hearing.
A public hearing on the proposed specific plan shall be held by the Planning Commission no
later than 60 days following the applicant’s submittal of a complete Specific Plan application
in accordance with the provisions of Section 05.06.02 (G), unless a longer period is agreed to
in writing by the applicant.
B. Public Hearing Notice to Adjacent Property Owners.
First class mail notification shall be made by the property owner of the specific plan
concurrently with the setting of the public hearing before the Planning Commission. The
notice shall include at a minimum; a written notice of the availability on the proposed specific
plan, b) a map and legal description covered by the proposed specific plan, c) that the
proposed specific plan can be reviewed at the Marana Municipal Complex, and d) time, date
and location of the public hearing before the Planning Commission. Notice shall be sent to
all the property owners of record within the distances described in section 10.04.01 The
proposer of the specific plan shall provide the Planning Director with a copy of the list and
map used to notify the property owners per this section prior to undertaking the notification.
C. Recommendation by Planning Administrator.
The Planning Administrator and the Town Engineer, along with appropriate staff and any
consultant retained by the Town for the purposes of reviewing the proposed specific plan and
advising Town officials and agencies with respect thereto, shall jointly review the specific plan
application for the purpose of formulating a written recommendation to the Planning
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Commission with respect to the proposed specific plan. The recommendation may include,
among other factors, discussion of the following:
1. conformance of the proposed specific plan with the Town of Marana General Plan and
other applicable land use plans adopted by the Town;
2. assessment of the development capability report described in Section 05.06.02.D.;
3. analysis of the expected impact of the proposed development on the site and
surroundings; and
4. special regulations necessary for the proposed specific plan.
The written recommendation shall be prepared by and submitted to the Planning Commission
by the Planning Administrator after consultation with the Town Engineer and the consultants,
if any, retained by the Town to review the Specific Plan.
D. Availability.
The written recommendation to the Planning Commission prepared by the Planning
Administrator shall be available for public inspection at least 10 days prior to the date of the
Planning Commission public hearing.
E. Public Notice
Notice of the public hearing before the Planning Commission shall be given with at least 15
days notice in accordance with the provisions of Title 10.02.
F. Public Hearing.
1. After the proper public notice, the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on
the application, at which interested parties shall be heard.
2. The Planning Commission shall recommend regulations necessary to protect the
public health, safety and welfare, and may recommend regulations unique to the plan
or specific instructions for plan administration.
3. The Planning Commission may continue the public hearing for its consideration of the
proposed specific plan for a definite time not to exceed 30 days, unless a longer period
is agreed to by the applicant in writing. The continuance may be agreed to by the
applicant in writing. The continuance may be granted by the Planning Commission on
its own initiative or at the request of the applicant or affected property owners.
4. The Planning Commission shall transmit a written recommendation on the application
to the Town Council in accordance with Paragraph A of Title 10.03.
G. Superseding Effect.
The provisions for this Title 05.06. shall supersede the provisions contained in Title 10.01.
insofar as the provisions of Title 10.01. would otherwise apply to a rezoning of property to
the Specific Plan Zone.
05.06.05 Town Council Review
A. Public Notice.
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Public notice of the Town Council hearing shall be given in the same manner as described
in Title 10.02. relating to the giving of notice of a public hearing by the Planning
Commission.
1. Public Hearing.
After proper public notice, the Town Council shall hold a public hearing on the
application, at which interested parties shall be heard. .
2. The Town Council may continue the public hearing or its consideration of the
proposed specific plan for a definite time not to exceed 30 days, unless a longer
period is agreed to by the applicant in writing. The continuance may be granted
by the Town Council on its own initiative or at the request of the applicant or
affected property owners.
3. The Town Council may approve by ordinance the specific plan as submitted by the
applicant or with amendments, deletions or additions which promote the public's
health, safety, morals and general welfare, or the Town Council may deny the
request.
05.06.06 Density Transfer
A. The Planning Administrator in concurrence with the Planning Commission may permit the
transfer of densities to more suitable locations within the specific plan provided:
1. The locations and procedures for such transfers are explicitly stated within the
specific plan; and
2. The overall density of the specific plan or individual planning area is not exceeded.
B. The specific plan shall designate density donor and recipient areas within which density
transfers are permitted. In areas adjacent to uses of similar or less intensity, appropriate
buffer areas shall be delineated within an individual specific plan to be designated only as
donor areas.
C. The total number of units transferred to a recipient area shall not exceed 20% of the
number of dwelling units established for the area; individual specific plans may establish
a lower maximum transfer percentage. Any transfer greater than to Section 05.06.07.
05.06.07 Specific Plan Changes
A. Scope
All specific plans shall describe in sufficient detail the criteria and process for amendment,
which shall be no less restrictive than the minimum requirements of this Section 05.06.07.
B. Consistency
All specific plan amendments shall be in substantial conformance with the remainder of
the specific plan, with the Town of Marana General Plan and with other applicable land
use plans that have been adopted by the Town.
C. Procedure
1. The owner or agent of the property may submit to the Planning Administrator a
written application to amend one or more of the specific plan regulations;
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2. The Planning Administrator shall refer the request to amend with his
recommendations to the Planning Commission for noticed public hearing. The
Planning Commission shall make its recommendation to the Town Council which
after public hearing, shall approve, reject or modify the proposed amendment.
D. Amendments Causing Land Use Changes
No specific plan amendment shall cause the provisions contained in Title 05.03 of this
Development Code relating to Significant Land Use Changes to become applicable to
property which is regulated by an adopted specific plan.
05.06.08 Specific Plan Report
A. Report
The owner or agent for each adapted Specific Plan shall annually, within 30 days of the
anniversary of the Specific Plan approval, submit a written report to the Town of Marana
including, but not limited to, the past year’s development activity, utility, sewer, water, drainage
and street improvement activities, changes in ownership structure, status of sales or leases
to others and estimates for the upcoming year in the above categories. (Ord. 91.04, 5/91).
05.10 New Zones Established
Subsequent to April 6, 1993, the Town of Marana established the zones, as amended listed below.
These zone classifications will apply to all land zoned subsequent to this date.
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05.10.01 AG Agricultural
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Agricultural Zoning District is to protect and preserve agricultural lands
and related activities in their present character. The intent of this zone is to protect
agricultural lands from development of incompatible land uses and urban encroachment.
In addition, the agricultural district is intended for general agricultural purposes, with
appropriate single-family residences and customary buildings. Except as specifically
provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and premises
or land in the AG zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be erected,
constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the AG zone
exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses
The following shall be permitted in the AG zone, subject to the Development Standards
contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Growing and harvesting of fields, trees or bush’s including flowers;
3. Plant nurseries and green houses for the propagation, cultivation and distribution
of plants produced on the premises;
4. Apiaries;
5. Aviaries;
6. Kennels;
7. Stables (public or private);
8. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (public or private, lighted or unlighted);
9. Raising of large and small livestock;
10. Raising of ratites;
11. Raising of fowl, rodents and swine;
12. Veterinary clinics (large or small);
13. Public parks and playgrounds; and,
14. Public schools.
C. Accessory Uses
The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same lot with a permitted
dwelling or allowable agricultural use, provided that any permanent building or structure
shall be harmonious with the character of the neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, guest house, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
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3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Corrals, barns and other animal-keeping structures;
6. Fences and walls; and,
7. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code
1. Communication Facilities, subject to the requirements of Title 23;
2. Utility Facilities;
3. Government buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding
region; provided, that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities
are maintained therein;
4. Veterinary clinics (small or large), pounds and shelters;
5. Cemeteries, crematories and mausoleums;
6. Dairies and feedlots;
7. Livestock Auction Yard
8. Public dog or horse track;
9. Zoo;
10. Accessory living quarters;
11. Modular Home;
12. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and
breakfast establishments, resorts and guest ranches, subject to Section 05.11.07;
and,
13. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses
1. Christmas tree lot; and,
2. Produce stand.
F. Prohibited Uses
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted;
2. All manufacturing, warehousing and wholesaling, except those specifically
permitted;
3. Multiple dwelling units;
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4. Recreational vehicle parks and mobile home parks; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
G. Property Development Standards – Generally:
1. Lot Area.
The minimum lot size per dwelling unit shall be five (5) acres.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of one-hundred seventy-five (175)
feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of two-hundred seventy-five (275)
feet.
3. Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks).
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet,
except that any front yard (setback) adjacent to an arterial or collector road
shall be fifty (50) feet.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of sixty (60) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of one-hundred
(100) feet.
1. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be twenty
(20) feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
2. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or thirty (30) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Accessory building heights, for agricultural purposes shall be limited to a
maximum of fifty (50) feet; all other structures shall be a maximum of the
thirty (30) feet.
6. Building Mass.
All two-story structures must meet reduced massing requirements for the floors
above the first level. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of each floor above the first floor
must not exceed 80% of the GFA of the previous floor. Exemption: buildings used
exclusively for agricultural purposes are not required to reduce the gross floor area.
7. Lot Coverage.
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The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
8. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.02 RD-180 Rural Development
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Rural Development Zoning District is to protect and preserve the
character and encourage orderly growth of rural areas within the Town. It is intended to
encourage rural development in areas of the Town that are lacking in infrastructure for
urban development and provide limited services to serve the immediate area. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the RD-180 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall
be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
RD-180 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this
Section.
B. Permitted Uses
The following shall be permitted in the RD-180 zone, subject to the Development
Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-residence on any lot or parcel, site built or manufactured home;
2. Growing and harvesting of fields, trees or bushes including flowers;
3. Plant nurseries and green houses for the propagation, cultivation and distribution
of plants produced on the premises;
4. Farm product stands for materials grown on-site;
5. Public parks and playgrounds;
6. Day care center;
7. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
8. Group homes;
9. Public schools;
10. Raising of large and small livestock;
11. Raising of ratites;
12. Raising of fowl, rodents and swine; and,
13. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses
The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same lot with a permitted
dwelling or allowable agricultural use, provided that any permanent building or structure
shall be harmonious with the character of the neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, guest house, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
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4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Aviaries;
6. Kennels;
7. Stables, private;
8. Fences and walls; and,
9. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Communication Facilities, subject to the requirements of Title 23;
2. Public Stables;
3. Utility Facilities;
4. Government buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding
region provided that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities
are maintained therein;
5. Veterinary clinics (small or large), pounds and shelters;
6. Cemeteries, crematories and mausoleums;
7. Dairies and feedlots;
8. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (public or private, lighted or unlighted);
9. Livestock Auction Yard
10. Accessory living quarters;
11. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and
breakfast establishments, resorts and guest ranches, subject to Section 05.11.07;
and
12. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses (reserved)
F. Prohibited Uses
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted;
2. All manufacturing, warehousing and wholesaling, except those specifically
permitted;
3. Apiaries;
4. Multiple dwelling units; and,
5. Recreational vehicle parks and mobile home parks.
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G. Property Development Standards – Generally:
1. Lot Area.
The minimum lot size shall be one-hundred eighty thousand (180,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of one-hundred and seventy-five
(175) feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of two-hundred and seventy-five
(275) feet.
3. Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks).
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet,
except that any front yard (setback) adjacent to an arterial or collector road
shall be fifty (50) feet.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be twenty
(20) feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or thirty (30) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Accessory building heights, for agricultural purposes shall be limited to a
maximum of fifty (50) feet; all other structures shall be a maximum of the
thirty (30) feet.
6. Building Mass.
Any two-story structures must meet reduced massing requirements for the floors
above the first level. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of each floor above the first floor
must not exceed 80% of the GFA of the previous floor. Exemption: buildings used
exclusively for agricultural purposes are not required to reduce the gross floor area.
7. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
8. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.03 R-144 Residential
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Zoning District is to protect existing and proposed rural and low density
residential uses in areas of the Town where public facilities and utilities may be limited. The
intent of this district is to encourage large lot residential subdivisions and to allow for limited
residential development in environmentally sensitive areas. Except as specifically provided
elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and premises or land in
the R-144 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be erected,
constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the R-144
zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses
The following shall be permitted in the R-144 residential zone, subject to the Development
Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Public parks and playgrounds;
3. Public schools.
4. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses
Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same
lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure shall be
harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided that all
residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, guest house, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
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8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision;
9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision;
10. Aviaries;
11. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private, unlighted);
12. Keeping of large and small livestock;
13. Keeping of ratites;
14. Stables, private; and,
15. Corrals, barns, and other animal-keeping structures as accessory to a primary
residential use.
D. Conditional Uses
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. Plant nurseries and greenhouses;
2. Government buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding
region provided that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities
are maintained therein;
3. Sales stands for the sale of agricultural and horticultural products produced or
grown on the premises;
4. Accessory living quarters ;
5. Communication facilities, subject to the requirements of Title 23;
6. Residential facilities for the disabled;
7. Modular Housing;
8. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private, lighted)
9. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (public, lighted or unlighted);
10. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and
breakfast establishments, resorts and guest ranches, subject to Section 05.11.07;
11. Stables, public;
12. Kennels;
13. Keeping of rodents, fowl and swine;
14. Veterinary clinics (small or large); and
15. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses
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1. Christmas tree lot and other seasonal sales; and,
2. Temporary sales offices may be granted for a three (3) year period or until all
homes in a subdivision are completed, whichever occurs first. Extensions to the
three (3) year time limit may be granted if the property owner can demonstrate that
the need for the temporary sales offices and/or model homes continues to exist.
F. Prohibited Uses
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted;
2. All manufacturing, warehousing and wholesaling, except those specifically
permitted;
3. Multiple dwelling units; and,
4. Recreational vehicle parks and mobile home parks.
G. Site Development Standards:
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-144 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be one-hundred forty-four thousand (144,000) square
feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of one-hundred seventy-five (175)
feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum lot depth of two-hundred (200) feet.
3. Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (Setback) shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet,
except that any front yard (setback) adjacent to an arterial or collector road
shall be fifty (50) feet.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of fifty (50) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be twenty
(20) feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or thirty (30) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
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b. Accessory building heights, for agricultural purposes shall be limited to a
maximum of fifty (50) feet; all other structures shall be a maximum of the
thirty (30) feet.
6. Building Mass.
Any two-story structures must meet reduced massing requirements for the floors
above the first level. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of each floor above the first floor
must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the GFA of the previous floor. Exemption:
buildings used exclusively for agricultural purposes are not required to reduce the
gross floor area.
7. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
8. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.04 R-80 Residential
A. Purpose
The purpose of this Zoning District is to protect existing and proposed rural and low density
residential uses in areas of the Town where public facilities and utilities may be limited. The
intent of this district is to encourage large lot residential subdivisions and to allow for limited
residential development in environmentally sensitive areas. Except as specifically provided
elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and premises or land in
the R-80 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be erected,
constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the R-80 zone,
exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses
The following shall be permitted in the R-80 residential zone, subject to the Development
Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Public parks and playgrounds;
3. Public schools;
4. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses
Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same
lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure shall be
harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided that all
residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, guest house, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision;
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision;
10. Aviaries;
11. Keeping of small and large livestock;
12. Keeping of ratites;
13. Keeping of fowl, rodents and swine;
14. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private, unlighted);
15. Stables, private; and,
16. Corrals, barns, and other animal-keeping structures as accessory to a primary
residential use.
D. Conditional Uses
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits pro-vided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. Plant nurseries and greenhouses;
2. Government buildings and facilities when necessary for serving the surrounding
region provided that no public business offices and no repair or storage facilities
are maintained therein;
3. Sales stands for the sale of agricultural and horticultural products produced or
grown on the premises ;
4. Accessory living quarters;
5. Residential facilities for the disabled;
6. Communication facilities, subject to the requirements of Title 23;
7. Modular housing;
8. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private, lighted);
9. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (public, lighted or unlighted);
10. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and
breakfast establishments; and
11. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses
1. Christmas tree lot and other seasonal sales; and,
2. Temporary sales offices may be granted for a three (3) year period or until all
homes in a subdivision are completed, whichever occurs first. Extensions to the
three (3) year time limit may be granted if the property owner can demonstrate that
the need for the temporary sales offices and/or model homes continues to exist.
F. Prohibited Uses
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1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted;
2. All manufacturing, warehousing and wholesaling, except those specifically
permitted;
3. Multiple dwelling units; and,
4. Recreational vehicle parks and mobile home parks.
G. Site Development Standards:
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-80 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be eighty-thousand (80,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of one-hundred twenty (120) feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum lot depth of two-hundred (200) feet.
3. Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet,
except that any front yard (setback) adjacent to an arterial or collector road
shall be forty (40) feet.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be twenty
(20) feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or thirty (30) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Accessory building heights, for agricultural purposes shall be limited to a
maximum of fifty (50) feet; all other structures shall be a maximum of the
thirty (30) feet.
6. Building Mass.
Any two-story structures must meet reduced massing requirements for the floors
above the first level. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of each floor above the first floor
must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the GFA of the previous floor. Exemption:
buildings used exclusively for agricultural purposes are not required to reduce the
gross floor area.
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7. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
8. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.05 R-36 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-36 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-36 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-36 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-36 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same
lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure shall be
harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided that all
residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, guest house, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision;
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision;
10. Keeping of large and small livestock on parcels one acre or greater;
11. Stables, private; and,
12. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private, unlighted).
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
3. Group homes;
4. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and breakfast
establishments;
5. Aviaries;
6. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private, lighted);
7. Keeping of rodents and fowl; and
8. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-36 district are as follows:
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted; and,
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-36 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be thirty-six thousand (36,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of one hundred (100) feet.
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3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of thirty (30) feet.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of fifteen (15) feet,
with a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of forty (40) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be twenty
(20) feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
review and approval of the Town Council, subject to the process and
requirements found in Section 8.05.
6. Building Mass.
Any structure over two-stories must meet reduced massing requirements for the
floors above the first level. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of each floor above the
first floor must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the GFA of the previous floor.
7. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
8. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.06 R-20 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-20 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-20 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-20 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-20 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Residential Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located
on the same lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure
shall be harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided
that all residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, guest hose, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and,
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and breakfast
establishments;
2. Day care center;
3. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
4. Group homes;
5. Accessory living quarters;
6. Aviaries; and
7. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision.
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-20 district are as follows:
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted; and,
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-20 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of one hundred (100) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25)
feet, except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street in
which case the garage setback shall be a minimum of thirty feet (30).
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of ten feet.
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c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be fifteen
(15) feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
c. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
requirements found in Section 8.05 and approval of the Town Council.
6. Building Mass.
Any structure over two-stories must meet reduced massing requirements for the
floors above the first level. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of each floor above the
first floor must not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the GFA of the previous floor.
7. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
forty percent (40%) of the total lot area.
8. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.07 R-16 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-16 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-16 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-16 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-16 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same
lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure shall be
harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided that all
residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, guest house, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and breakfast
establishments;
3. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
4. Group homes;
5. Aviaries; and
6. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-16 district are as follows:
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted; and
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-16 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be sixteen thousand (16,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of 80 feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of one hundred (100) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of Twenty (20) feet,
except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street in which
case the garage setback shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of fifteen (15) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
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4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be fifteen
(15) feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be ten (10) feet.
c. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
requirements found in Section 8.05 and approval of the Town Council.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area.
7. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.08 R-12 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-12 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-12 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-12 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-12 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same
lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure shall be
harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided that all
residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and,
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and breakfast
establishments;
3. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
4. Group homes; and
5. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-12 district are as follows:
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted;
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-12 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be twelve thousand (12,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of 75 feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of ninety-five (95) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet,
except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street in which
case the garage setback shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of fifteen (15) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
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4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be ten (10)
feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be five (5) feet.
c. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
requirements found in Section 8.05 and approval of the Town Council.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area.
7. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.09 R-10 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-10 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-10 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-10 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-10 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds; and,
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Residential Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located
on the same lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure
shall be harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided
that all residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and,
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Residential facilities for non-permanent occupancy including only bed and breakfast
establishments;
3. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
4. Group homes;
5. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-10 district are as follows:
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted;
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-10 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size unit shall be ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of 70 feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of ninety-five (95) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet,
except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street, in which
case the garage setback shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. A maximum
of thirty-five percent (35%) of the lots may have a reduced setback to the
sixteen feet, with the balance of the setbacks being twenty feet or greater.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of ten feet.
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c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
Where the front yard (setback) is increased above the twenty (20) feet, then
the rear yard (setback) may be reduced one (1) foot for each foot of increase,
but shall not be reduced to below fifteen (15) feet. Where the front yard
(setback) is decreased below the minimum twenty (20) feet, the rear yard
(Setback) shall be increased one (1) foot for each foot of decrease, but shall
not be required to be over twenty-five (25) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be ten (10)
feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be five (5) feet.
c. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
requirements found in Section 8.05 and approval of the Town Council.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area.
7. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.10 R-8 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-8 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-8 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-8 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-8 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located on the same
lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure shall be
harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided that all
residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and,
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision. ;
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
3. Group homes; and
4. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-8 district are as follows:
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted; and,
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-8 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be eight thousand (8,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of 65 feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of ninety (90) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet,
except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street, in which
case the garage setback shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. A maximum
of thirty-five percent (35%) of the lots may have a reduced setback to the
sixteen feet, with the balance of the setbacks being twenty feet or greater.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of ten (10) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
Where the front yard (setback) is increased above the twenty (20) feet, then
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the rear yard (setback) may be reduced one (1) foot for each foot of increase,
but shall not be reduced to below fifteen (15) feet. Where the front yard
(setback) is decreased below the minimum twenty (20) feet, the rear yard
(setback) shall be increased one (1) foot for each foot of decrease, but shall
not be required to be over twenty-five (25) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be ten (10)
feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be five (5) feet.
c. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
requirements found in Section 8.05 and approval of the Town Council.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area.
7. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.11 R-7 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-7 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-7 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-7 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-7 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Residential Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located
on the same lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure
shall be harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided
that all residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and,
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
3. Group homes; and
4. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-7 district are as follows:
1. All commercial and business uses, except those specifically permitted;
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-7 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be seven thousand (7,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of 55 feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of eighty-five (85) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet,
except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street, in which
case the garage setback shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. A maximum
of thirty-five percent (35%) of the lots may have a reduced setback to the
sixteen feet, with the balance of the setbacks being twenty feet or greater.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of ten (10) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
Where the front yard (setback) is increased above the twenty (20) feet, then
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the rear yard (setback) may be reduced one (1) foot for each foot of increase,
but shall not be reduced to below fifteen (15) feet. Where the front yard
(setback) is decreased below the minimum twenty (20) feet, the rear yard
(setback) shall be increased one (1) foot for each foot of decrease, but shall
not be required to be over twenty-five (25) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be ten (10)
feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be five (5) feet.
c. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
requirements found in Section 8.05 and approval of the Town Council.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area.
7. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.12 R-6 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-6 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as a district for single-family
homes, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory building upon an
individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and contain a quality design. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-6 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall be
erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-6 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-6 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Administrator.
C. Accessory Uses.
Residential Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located
on the same lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure
shall be harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided
that all residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and,
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9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Private schools and other ancillary uses in connection with churches, synagogues,
and other places of worship;
3. Group homes; and
4. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-6 district are as follows:
1. Commercial uses, except those specifically permitted; and,
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-6 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
a. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet.
b. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of eighty (80) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet,
except where garages open or face directly onto an abutting street, in which
case the garage setback shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet. A maximum
of thirty-five percent (35%) of the lots may have a reduced setback to the
sixteen feet, with the balance of the setbacks being twenty feet or greater.
b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of ten (10) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet.
Where the front yard (setback) is increased above the twenty (20) feet, then
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the rear yard (setback) may be reduced one (1) foot for each foot of increase,
but shall not be reduced to below fifteen (15) feet. Where the front yard
(setback) is decreased below the minimum twenty (20) feet, the rear yard
(setback) shall be increased one (1) foot for each foot of decrease, but shall
not be required to be over twenty-five (25) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. The minimum distance between principal (main) buildings shall be ten (10)
feet.
b. The minimum distance between a principal (main) building and an accessory
building or two accessory buildings shall be five (5) feet.
c. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that is
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or twenty-five (25) feet, except as otherwise permitted.
b. Building heights may be permitted to increase a maximum of twenty percent
(20%) to provide a maximum building height of thirty (30) feet subject to the
requirements found in Section 8.05 and approval of the Town Council.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the total lot area.
7. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
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05.10.13 R-3.5 Residential
A. Purpose.
The R-3.5 single-family residential zone is primarily intended as an affordable, compact
medium-high density neighbor district. The district shall contain small-lot single-family
homes and/or attached units, with not more than one dwelling and customary accessory
building upon an individual lot, with a variety of housing sizes and containing a quality
design. To ensure high-quality, well designed development, the alternative neighborhood
and residential design plan standards set forth in Section 8.06 shall apply. Except as
specifically provided elsewhere in the Land Development Code, any and every building and
premises or land in the R-3.5 zone shall be used for or occupied, and every building shall
be erected, constructed, established, altered, enlarged, maintained, moved into or within the
R-3.5 zone, exclusively and only in accordance with the regulations set forth in this Section.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following shall be permitted in the R-3.5 single-family residential zone, subject to the
Development Standards contained in this section.
1. One single-family residential detached home of a permanent character placed in a
permanent location;
2. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
3. Public parks and playgrounds;
4. Public schools; and,
5. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Director.
C. Accessory Uses.
Residential Accessory Uses -- The following accessory buildings and uses may be located
on the same lot with a permitted dwelling, provided that any permanent building or structure
shall be harmonious with the architectural style of the main building and further provided
that all residential accessory uses are compatible with the residential character of the
neighborhood:
1. Detached accessory structures, such as tool sheds, patios and cabanas, non-
commercial hobby shops, children's playhouses, etc.;
2. Swimming pools, spas, and related structures;
3. Garage, carport or enclosed storage;
4. Sports courts, unlighted;
5. Fences and walls;
6. Home occupations, with an approved Home Occupation Permit;
7. Community recreation uses, including sports courts, swimming pools, spas,
recreation buildings, patio shelters and other community facilities common to a
homeowner’s association, for a specific subdivision;
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8. Community identification, entry monuments, community design elements, and other
enhancements common to a homeowner’s association, and designed for a specific
subdivision; and,
9. Model homes, within an approved subdivision.
D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code.
1. Day care center;
2. Private schools;
3. Group homes; and
4. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following may be permitted for a specified time period, subject to Section 09.01;
Temporary sales trailer, within an approved subdivision;
F. Prohibited Uses.
Uses prohibited in the R-3.5 district are as follows:
1. Commercial uses, except those specifically permitted; and,
2. Industrial uses.
G. Property development standards—Generally.
The property development standards set forth in this section shall apply to all land, structures
and buildings in the R-3.5 zone.
1. Lot area.
The minimum lot size shall be thirty-five hundred (3,500) square feet.
2. Lot dimensions.
c. Width. Lots shall have a minimum width of thirty-five (35) feet.
d. Depth. Lots shall have a minimum depth of seventy-five (75) feet.
3 Minimum Front, Side and Rear Yards (Setbacks)
a. The required front yard (setback) where front entry garages are recessed
ten feet or more from the livable portion of the dwelling, front setbacks may
be reduced to ten feet, except where garages open or face directly onto an
abutting street, in which case the garage setback shall be a minimum of
twenty (20) feet. A maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the lots may have a
reduced setback, with the balance of the setbacks being twenty feet or
greater.
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b. The required side yard (setback) shall be a minimum of five (5) feet, with
a street side yard (setback) having a minimum of ten (10) feet.
c. The required rear yard (setback) shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet.
4. Building Separation (Distance Between Structures/Buildings)
a. Attached Patio Structures: A minimum setback of five (5) feet shall be
maintained from the rear and side property lines for a patio structure that are
open and unenclosed on three (3) sides, as measured to the structure.
5. Building Heights.
a. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater
than two-stories or thirty (30) feet.
6. Lot Coverage.
The maximum allowable lot coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed
seventy-five percent (75%) of the total lot area.
7. Underground Utilities.
All on-site utilities shall be placed underground on the site.
8. Multi-story Dwellings.
No more than 60 percent (60%) of the homes may be two stories.
9. Location.
This district shall be located in areas where neighborhood shopping, schools,
parks and/or other community services are planned or existing within one-half
mile.
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05.10.14 MR-2 Multi-Family (Med/High Density)
A. Purpose:
The MR-2 zone provides for and encourages development of multiple residence dwellings which
include varied project amenities. The intent of the district is to permit medium-high density urban
development with a mixture of similar intensities.
B. Location:
The MR-2 district should be located in Village Core areas, with direct frontage along arterial streets
as defined in the Marana General Plan. It is not the intent of the MR-2 zone to "buffer" non-
residential uses, but rather, to provide a housing type needed within the community when public
and private facilities are available to serve the higher residential density such as public and private
transportation systems, commercial services, and recreational facilities.
C. Permitted Uses: Property zoned MR-2 may be used for multi-family residential projects.
D. Accessory Uses:
1. Fences and walls;
2. Carports and garages;
3. Swimming pools and recreation buildings which are part of the multi-family
development;
4. Tennis courts, provided they have no lighting;
5. Other similar recreation facilities as may be determined by the Planning
Administrator.
E. Conditional Uses:
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. Public and private schools;
2. Parks;
3. Public utility facilities required for local service, provided that there are no offices,
maintenance facilities, outdoor storage, or any full-time employees related to the
site;
4. Day care facilities;
5. Churches, provided they are located on the intersection of two arterial streets or one
collector and one arterial street;
6. Single family housing as provided in the R-6 zone; and
7. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses (Reserved)
G. Prohibited Uses (Reserved)
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H. Development Standards:
1. The parcel area required per unit decreases with the increase in the number of
dwelling units as follows:
a. 2-4 residential units -- 4,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
b. 5-8 residential units -- 3,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
c. 9 or more residential units - 2,175 sq. ft. per dwelling unit
2. Parcels of five acres or larger shall be at a maximum density of twenty dwelling units
per net acre.
3. Minimum lot area: 6,000 sq. ft.
4. Minimum lot width: 60 feet.
5. Minimum lot depth: 90 feet.
6. Minimum perimeter setback: 20 feet, except setbacks shall increase one foot for
each foot of height in excess of 20 feet.
7. Maximum structure height: 30 feet.
8. Maximum percent of lot coverage: 50 percent.
9. Minimum common open space: 30 % of the site excluding parking areas and drive
areas.
10. Minimum private open space per dwelling unit, either patio or balcony, or
combination thereof: 100 sq. ft.
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05.10.15 MR-1 Multi-Family (High Density)
A. Purpose:
The MR-1 zone provides for and encourages development of multiple residence dwellings which
include varied project amenities. The intent of the district is to permit high density urban
development with a mixture of similar intensities.
B. Location:
The MR-1 district should be located in Village Core areas with direct frontage along arterial streets
as defined in the Marana General Plan. It is not the intent of the MR-1 zone to "buffer" non-
residential uses, but rather, to provide a housing type needed within the community when public
and private facilities are available to serve the higher residential density such as public and private
transportation systems, commercial services, and recreational facilities.
C. Permitted Uses: Property zoned MR-1 may be used for multi-family residential projects.
D. Accessory Uses:
1. Fences and walls;
2. Carports and garages;
3. Swimming pools and recreation buildings which are part of the multi-family
development;
4. Tennis courts, provided they have no lighting;
5. Other similar recreation facilities as may be determined by the Planning
Administrator.
E. Conditional Uses:
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. Public and private schools;
2. Parks;
3. Public utility facilities required for local service, provided that there are no offices,
maintenance facilities, outdoor storage, or any full-time employees related to the
site;
4. Day care facilities;
5. Churches, provided they are located on the intersection of two arterial streets or one
collector and one arterial street;
6. Single family housing as permitted in the R-6 zone; and
7. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses: (Reserved)
G. Prohibited Uses: (Reserved)
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H. Development Standards:
1. The parcel area required per unit decreases with the increase in the number of
dwelling units as follows:
a. 2-4 residential units -- 4,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit;
b. 5-8 residential units -- 3,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit;
c. 9 or more residential units -- 1,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit.
2. Parcels of five acres or larger may be at a maximum density of thirty dwelling units
per net acre.
3. Minimum lot area: 43,560 sq. ft.
4. Minimum lot width: N/A
5. Minimum lot depth: N/A
6. Minimum perimeter setback: 20 feet, except setbacks shall increase one foot for
each foot of height in excess of 20 feet.
7. Maximum structure height: 40 feet.
8. Maximum percent of lot coverage: 55 percent.
9. Minimum common open space: 25% of the site excluding parking areas and drive
areas.
10. Minimum private open space per dwelling unit, either patio or balcony, or
combination thereof: 75 sq. ft.
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05.10.16 RV Recreation Vehicle
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Recreational Vehicle (RV) zone is to provide for the development of parks which
rent spaces or which provide subdivided lots for sale, catering to the special needs of recreational
vehicle environments and lifestyles within the Town of Marana.
B. Location
All recreational vehicle developments shall comply with the Town of Marana General Plan. In
addition, recreational vehicle developments shall abut a major arterial paved all-weather street
meeting Town of Marana standards.
C. Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted within the recreational vehicle (RV) zone:
1. Recreational vehicle parks with one recreational vehicle per rental space.
2. Recreational vehicle subdivisions with one recreational vehicle per lot.
D. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory uses appurtenant to recreational vehicle parks include community
recreation buildings, facilities, and areas, laundry facilities, manager's office and
apartment, child care facilities, and similar accessory uses for the exclusive benefit
of the park or subdivision residents.
2. Accessory uses appurtenant to individual recreational vehicles include carports,
ramada, cabana, covered patio, storage room and similar uses. Accessory buildings
shall not be used for regular occupancy or for sleeping.
3. Other customary accessory uses and buildings as may be determined by the
Planning Administrator which are incidental to the principal use and do not include
any activity commonly conducted as a business. However, the occasional sale of a
recreational vehicle, motor vehicle, or trailer on a lot on which the seller resides shall
not be considered a business.
E. Conditional Uses
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. A boat, auto, or trailer storage area, provided they are in a completely enclosed area
surrounded by not less than a 6 foot fence or wall, completely screened from view
from all sides.
2. Recreational uses intended primarily for the occupants of the park or subdivision,
including golf courses and related facilities.
3. Model sales area, provided not more than five (5) spaces are devoted to this use,
and not to exceed 12 months, unless an extension is granted by the Planning
Commission. The Commission may allow an additional sales area where the park
or subdivision occupies more than 100 acres.
4. Convenience market.
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5. Restaurant, provided the recreational vehicle park or subdivision contain not less
than 500 recreational vehicle spaces or lots.
6. Vehicle wash.
7. Mini-storage area, not to exceed one storage unit per 20 recreational vehicle spaces
or lots.
8. One recreational vehicle may be installed per lot on a commercial or industrial parcel
or lot, provided a minimum set back of at least 20 feet from all other structures is
provided. This provision is principally intended to allow for a caretaker on a
commercial or industrial complex. When provided, the unit shall be entirely
screened, and meet all development standards, as applicable, listed below. The
Planning Commission shall approve the final site plan.
9. Any use not appearing in this section which may be permitted by the Planning
Administrator, and which shall be primarily for the residents of the park or
subdivision.
10. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses
Temporary construction buildings and yards during the actual construction and development of the
recreational vehicle park or subdivision, and sales offices, not to exceed eighteen (18) months,
unless active construction is ongoing, in which case the Planning Administrator may grant an
additional six (6) month increments upon finding that active construction is still on-going and
necessary.
G. Prohibited Uses (Reserved)
H. Site Development Standards
1. Minimum Project Size: 5 acres
2. Minimum Project Setback: 20 feet from all street frontages measured from the right-
of-way line. This setback shall be fully landscaped and screened, and may include
a perimeter masonry decorative wall and which shall contain a minimum of 15 gallon
trees per 40 lineal feet of street frontage, with 65% vegetative cover in shrubs and
groundcover on the exterior of the wall. The landscape and screening plan shall be
approved by the Planning Administrator. Refer to Title 17 Landscape Requirements
for further requirements. (part. Ord. No. 97.07, 3/97).
3. Parks or subdivisions:
a. Minimum lot size per rental unit: 1,750 sq. ft., with a minimum average lot
size of 2,000 sq. ft.
b. Maximum density: 15 units per net acre, excluding streets and drives.
c. Minimum common recreation area per unit: 150 sq. ft.
d. Minimum width per space: 35 feet
e. Minimum depth per space: 50 feet
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f. Minimum distance between units (exterior of all structures, drives and
accessory structures): 7 feet
g. Minimum front yard: 7 feet
h. Minimum rear yard: 5 feet
i. Setbacks declared a minimum. No encroachment or variance shall be
allowed within five (5) feet of the front, side or rear lot or space line required
setbacks unless the building, structure, or other appurtenance meets the
Uniform Building Code requirements for a minimum two (2) hour fire wall
rating. Setbacks established above are determined the minimum necessary
for the public health, safety and general welfare.
j. Detached storage buildings not exceeding one hundred twenty (120) square
feet in area are permitted on each recreational vehicle space. All storage
buildings shall be located in the rear of the recreational vehicle space.
Detached storage buildings shall not encroach into the required setbacks
without a variance, and subject to the fire wall requirements set forth above.
k. Certain accessory structures, which are complimentary to individual
recreational vehicles and park models (i.e. covered carports, patio awnings,
ramadas, storage buildings, and room additions) which are made an integral
part of and are architecturally compatible with the recreational vehicle or park
model itself may be permitted by the Planning Administrator, after review of
plans assuring the required compatibility, and provided, further, that the
owner/developer of the park or subdivision has provided sufficient setbacks
to meet the requirements of paragraph "i" above.
4. Common Recreation Area shall be provided both in recreational vehicle parks and
subdivisions. Common Recreation Areas shall be owned and maintained by a
property owner's association where a recreational vehicle subdivision is developed.
Plans for the common recreation areas shall be approved by the Town of Marana,
and shall include facilities and equipment for both adults and children. Public or
private streets, vehicle storage areas, exterior boundary landscaped areas and other
areas shall not be included when calculating required recreational areas.
5. Access to all lots or spaces shall be from the interior of the park or subdivision.
6. Private streets shall be a minimum paved width of twenty-eight feet (28') including
required curbs when flush with the surface of the paving. Concrete sidewalks at
least two feet (2') in width shall be provided on each side of interior private streets.
The Planning Administrator may permit a four foot (4') sidewalk on one side of an
interior street where deemed desirable.
7. The maximum height of any habitable structure shall not exceed twenty (20) feet.
All other structures shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
8. All structures that are located on non-manufactured home spaces or lots shall not
exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height from grade to the highest point on the roof.
9. All utility lines shall be placed underground within the park or subdivision. Each lot
shall be provided with water, sanitary sewer, electric lines, telephone lines and gas
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lines, as needed, in compliance with applicable Town codes. Fire hydrants shall be
installed as required by the Planning Administrator.
10. All parks or subdivisions shall have street lighting provided along private or public
streets for the safety of pedestrians, and as required by the Planning Administrator.
11. All parks or subdivisions shall have refuse collection areas approved by the Planning
Administrator. All such refuse collection areas shall be screened from public view.
12. All parks or subdivisions shall have a minimum of two vehicular entrances. One
entrance may be kept closed to the general public, but is required to meet public
safety standards.
13. All parks and subdivisions shall improve, to Town standards, and dedicate any
abutting public street and shall dedicate all interior easements and drives for utilities
and public service vehicles where required by the Planning Administrator.
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05.10.17 MH Manufactured Housing
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Manufactured Housing (MH) zone is to provide for the development of parks
and subdivided lots for sale that cater to the special needs of the manufactured home environment
and lifestyle within the Town of Marana.
B. Location
All manufactured housing developments shall comply with the Town of Marana General Plan. In
addition, manufactured housing developments shall not be placed within the airport environs of any
airport within the Town. All manufactured home developments shall be served by paved all-weather
roads meeting Town of Marana standards.
C. Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted within the MH zone:
1. Manufactured housing parks with one manufactured home per rental space.
2. Manufactured housing subdivisions with one manufactured home per lot.
D. Accessory Uses
1. Accessory uses appurtenant to manufactured housing parks include community
recreation buildings and areas, accessory parking areas, laundry facilities,
manager's office and apartment, child care facilities and other similar accessory
uses for the exclusive benefit of the park or subdivision residents.
2. Accessory uses appurtenant to the individual manufactured home, include carports,
ramada, cabana, covered patio, storage room and similar uses. Accessory buildings
shall not be used for regular occupancy or sleeping.
3. Other customary uses and buildings as may be determined by the Planning
Administrator, which are incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity
commonly conducted as a business. However, the occasional sale of a
manufactured home, motor vehicle or trailer on a lot on which the seller resides shall
not be considered a business.
E. Conditional Uses
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. A boat or trailer storage area, provided they are in a completely enclosed area
surrounded by not less than a 6 foot fence or wall, and completely screened from
view from all sides, and only for the residents of the park or subdivision. Chainlink
fences with slat inserts are not acceptable in fulfilling this fencing requirement.
2. Recreational uses intended primarily for the occupants of the park or subdivision,
including golf courses and related facilities.
3. Model home area of up to five (5) manufactured homes, but only as part of a
manufactured home subdivision, and provided at least 100 lots are subdivided or
rental spaces provided.
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4. Any use not appearing in this section which may be permitted by the Planning
Administrator, and which shall be primarily for the residents of the park or the
subdivision.
5. One mobile home may be installed per lot on a commercial or industrial parcel or lot,
provided a minimum setback of at least 20 feet from all other structures is provided.
This provision is principally intended to allow for a caretaker on a commercial or
industrial complex. When provided, the unit shall be entirely screened, and meet all
development standards, as applicable, listed below. The Planning Commission shall
approve the final site plan.
6. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses
G. Temporary construction buildings and yards during the actual construction and development
of the park or subdivision, and sales office, not to exceed 18 months unless active
construction is ongoing at the end of the 18 month period, in which case the Planning
Administrator may grant additional six (6) month increments upon finding that active
construction is still on-going and is necessary for the continued development of the park or
subdivision.
H. Prohibited Uses (Reserved)
I. Site Development Standards
1. Minimum Project Size: 10 acres
2. Minimum Project Setbacks: 20 feet from all street frontages measured from the
right-of-way line. This setback shall be fully landscaped and screened, and may
include a perimeter decorative masonry wall. The setback area shall also contain a
minimum of 1 tree, not less than 15 gallons, per 40 lineal feet of street frontage, with
65% vegetative cover in shrubs and groundcover on the exterior side of the wall.
The landscape and screening plan shall be approved by the Planning Administrator.
Refer to Title 17 Landscape Requirements for further requirements. No off-street
parking facilities or recreational facilities for common use shall be located in any such
required exterior yard. (part. Ord. No. 97.07, 3/97).
3. Parks and subdivisions:
a. Minimum lot size per rental unit or lot: 5000 sq. ft.
b. Maximum density: 8 units per net acre.
c. Minimum common recreation area per park or subdivision space: 250 sq. ft.
A homeowners association shall be established in manufactured home
subdivisions to own and maintain the park/open space as may be approved
by the Town of Marana.
d. Minimum width per space: 55 feet.
e. Minimum depth per space: 90 feet.
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f. Minimum setback between units (exterior of all structures, drives, and
accessory structures): 10 feet.
g. Minimum front-yard setback: 20 feet.
h. Minimum rear-yard setback: 25 feet.
i. Minimum common recreation area per rental or subdivision space: 250 sq.
ft.
j. Setbacks Declared a Minimum. No encroachment or variance shall be
allowed within five (5) feet of the front, side, or rear yard lot or space line,
unless the building, structure, or other appurtenance meets the Uniform
Building Code requirements for a minimum two (2) hour fire wall rating.
Setbacks established above are determined the minimum necessary for the
public health, safety, and general welfare.
k. Detached storage buildings not exceeding one hundred twenty (120) square
feet in area are permitted on each manufactured home space or lot. All
storage buildings shall be located in the rear of the manufactured home
space or lot. Detached storage buildings shall not encroach into the required
setbacks without a variance, and shall be subject to the Uniform Building
Code fire wall requirements set forth above.
l. Certain accessory structures, which are complimentary to individual
manufactured homes (i.e. covered carports, patio awnings, ramadas,
storage buildings, and room additions) which are made an integral part of
and are architecturally compatible with the manufactured home may be
permitted by the Planning Administrator, after review of plans assuring the
required compatibility, and provided further, that the owner/developer of the
park or subdivision has provided sufficient setbacks to meet the
requirements of paragraph "j" above.
m. The maximum height of any habitable structure shall not exceed twenty (20)
feet. All other structures shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height.
n. All structures that are located on non-manufactured home spaces or lots
shall not exceed two (2) stories nor shall they exceed thirty-five (35) feet in
height from grade to the highest point on the roof.
4. Common Recreation Area shall be provided both in manufactured home parks and
subdivisions. Common Recreation Areas shall be owned and maintained by a
property owner's association where a manufactured subdivision is developed. Plans
for the common recreation areas shall be approved by the Town of Marana, and
shall include facilities and equipment for both adults and children. Public or private
streets, vehicle storage areas, exterior boundary landscaped areas and other areas
shall not be included when calculating required recreational areas.
5. Access to all lots or spaces shall be from the interior of the park or subdivision.
6. Private streets shall be a minimum paved width of twenty-eight feet (28') including
required curbs when flush with the surface of the paving. Concrete sidewalks at
least four feet (4') in width shall be provided on each side of interior private streets.
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The Planning Administrator may permit a four foot (4') sidewalk on one side of an
interior street where deemed desirable.
7. All utility lines shall be placed underground within the park or subdivision. Each lot
shall be provided with water, sanitary sewer, electric lines, telephone lines and gas
lines, as needed, in compliance with applicable Town codes. Fire hydrants shall be
installed as required by the Planning Administrator.
8. All parks or subdivisions shall have street lighting provided along private or public
streets for the safety of pedestrians, as required by the Planning Administrator.
9. All parks or subdivisions shall have refuse collection areas approved by the Planning
Administrator. Such refuse collection areas shall be screened from public view.
10. All parks or subdivisions shall have a minimum of two vehicular entrances. One
entrance may be kept closed to the general public, but is required to meet public
safety standards.
11. All parks and subdivisions shall improve to Town standards and dedicate any
abutting public street and shall dedicate all interior easements and drives for utilities
and public service vehicles where required by the Planning Administrator.
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05.11.01 CO Commercial
A. Purpose
The CO zone is intended to provide for the use of designated properties for professional
offices and limited commercial facilities to serve the residents of Marana. It includes those
uses related to medical, professional, financial, administrative, and interrelated uses. This
zone is intended to prohibit most retail commercial uses which, more properly, belong in
other commercial zones. It is also intended to provide multi-family residential opportunities
and options to commercial and other higher-intensity districts.
B. Location
The following shall be considered in establishing and maintaining the CO zone:
1. Convenient and efficient vehicular access to an arterial or collector street.
2. Availability of land suitable for grouping of professional activities.
3. Availability of parcels whose general commercial use is less desirable and/or
inappropriate.
C. Permitted Uses
The following uses may be permitted subject to demonstration of architectural compatibility
with adjacent uses:
1. Residential Dwelling Units as permitted and subject to the development standards
found in Section 05.10.13.
2. Professional Offices: Law, architectural, engineering, planning, business and
management consulting.
3. General Offices: Real estate, data processing, executive suites, photographic
services, travel agents, research services, and administrative offices.
4. Medical and Dental: Offices, laboratories, clinics, and pharmacies; but not including
drug stores.
5. Veterinary clinic, small.
6. Financial Services: Accounting, auditing, bookkeeping, tax consultation, collection
agencies, credit services, insurance and investment, security and commodity
brokers, dealers and exchanges, insurance and financial planning.
7. Public Service: Detective and protective services, employment services and public
utility offices.
8. Such other comparable uses as determined by the Planning Administrator.
D. Accessory Uses (Reserved)
E. Conditional Uses.
The following uses may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in
Section 10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. Restaurants and Cafes (not to include drive-ins or carry-outs) subject to:
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a. The facility is designed to preclude vehicular ingress and egress in conflict
with existing or planned adjacent residential uses.
b. The facility is located and designed to eliminate noise and/or odors.
c. The facility is an integral part of the office building.
2. Private Schools: Business, music, dance, art, and vocational, which must be an
integral part of the office building.
3. Special Retail: Specialty retail services such as florist, jewelry, barber and beauty
shops, child care facilities, clothes cleaning and tailor shops, and such other
compatible uses as may be determined by the conditional use process and which
shall all be integral to the primary use as an office complex.
4. Banks and Savings and Loans.
5. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses -- (Reserved)
G. Prohibited Uses -- (Reserved)
H. Intensity Standards
1. Residential. On any parcel or unit of development, the following intensity
standards apply:
a. Dwelling Unit Density: There shall be no more than twenty-five (25)
dwelling units for each acre of parcel area.
b. Building Coverage: The sum of all buildings and structures shall cover no
more than 40% of all land area developed.
2. Non-Residential. The following standards shall apply:
a. Building Coverage: The sum of all buildings and structures shall cover no
more than 30% of all land area developed.
b. Reserved.
I. Site Development Standards.
The following site development standards shall apply:
1. Street Frontage: minimum of 100 feet.
2. Lot Area:
a. Multifamily: minimum of 3.0 acres.
b. Non-Residential: none
3. Front yard: minimum of twenty-five feet.
4. Side Yard: minimum of fifteen feet for residential uses. No side yard is required
for non-residential uses provided minimum building code requirements are met.
However, a non-residential use adjacent to a residential zone shall have a
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minimum side yard of not less than 15 feet plus an additional 10 feet for each story
over one story, or in excess of 18 feet in height, whichever is greater.
5. Street Side Yard: minimum of twenty-five feet.
6. Rear Yard: minimum of twenty-five feet.
7. Building Height: maximum of forty feet.
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05.11.02 NC Neighborhood Commercial
A. Purpose.
The Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zone is intended to provide for the conduct of indoor business
serving neighborhood residential areas needs including retail sales of convenience goods and
services, shopping goods and services and other defined goods and professional services and to
insure compatibility with adjacent residential uses. It is also the intent of this zone to provide
neighborhood retail uses in clusters and to avoid strip commercial sites. It is further intended that
these activities will provide local business and employment opportunities for Marana.
B. Location (Reserved)
C. Permitted Uses.
1. Residential uses as permitted and subject to the development standards found in
Section 05.10.13 (R-3.5)
2. Commercial Office (CO) uses as provided in Section 05.11.01C.
3. The following uses are permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone.
a. Apparel stores.
b. Appliance stores.
c. Banks and financial institutions, excluding drive-through and outdoor teller
facilities.
d. Barber and beauty shops.
e. Bicycle shops.
f. Child care institutions.
g. Churches, temples, and other places for religious services.
h. Clinics: medical, dental, and veterinary (completely enclosed).
i. Clothes cleaning, pressing, and tailoring shops (completely enclosed).
j. Drug stores.
k. Florist shops.
l. Food stores, including delicatessens, candy stores, and dairy product sales.
m. Furniture stores.
n. Hardware stores (no open storage, sale or display).
o. Laundromats.
p. Office buildings.
q. Office equipment sales and service.
r. Package liquor stores.
s. Pet shops (completely enclosed).
t. Public service facilities (government, civic, utility).
u. Restaurants, including carry-out establishments, but excluding drive-in
service.
v. Stationery stores.
w. Theaters, not including drive-ins.
x. Schools of business, language, music, dance, and art (may require
reasonable soundproofing).
y. Shoe repair shops.
z. Supermarkets.
aa. Comparable uses as determined by the Planning Administrator.
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D. Accessory Uses -- (Reserved)
E. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section 10.10 of
the Land Development Code if it is found in each case that the indicated criteria and limitations are
satisfied and if specific conditions are imposed to carry out the purposes of these regulations:
1. Automobile service stations.
a. Criteria:
(1) Feasibility of arranging ingress and egress without interference or
hazard to arterial street traffic and traffic to and from adjacent uses.
(2) No more than one other service station located on each block.
2. Plant nurseries, home and garden supplies.
a. Criteria:
(1) Location on periphery of commercial area so as not to interfere with
pedestrian movement and shopping.
(2) Screening of all materials and supplies other than plant materials.
3. Drive-through facilities for banks, financial institutions, restaurants, and other similar
uses.
a. Criteria
(1) Not closer than fifty (50) feet of any residentially developed lot line.
(2) (Reserved)
4. Institutions of educational, philanthropic, and charitable nature.
5. Clubs, lodges and meeting halls.
6. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses (Reserved)
G. Prohibited Uses.
The following uses are prohibited
1. Automobile paint, body and fender, brake and tire shops.
2. Bars and cocktail lounges not a part of a bonafide restaurant.
3. Contractor's yard.
4. Heavy equipment sales or lease.
5. Agricultural or industrial equipment sales.
H. Intensity Standards.
1. Minimum Site Size: none, except that 1 acre per free standing pad use is required.
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2. Maximum Site Size: 15 acres.
3. Floor Area Ratio: the combined floor area ratio for all principal buildings, together
with all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 0.5.
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: The total ground area occupied by all buildings shall not
exceed thirty-five percent of the lot.
I. Site Development Standards.
The following site development standards shall apply:
1. Street Setback: minimum 20 feet from any street lot line.
2. Side and Rear Yard Setback: minimum of 20 feet from any side or rear lot line.
3. Special Buffer Adjacent to Residential Areas: Along any property line either used or
planned for residential use, a buffer area shall be provided which shall be at least
twenty-five (25) feet in depth, measured from the property line.
4. Building Height: No principal building shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height; no
accessory building or other structure shall exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height.
5. Access and Traffic Control:
a. All uses shall have access limited to the collector or arterial streets.
b. All its buildings, other structures, parking and loading areas, shall be
physically separated from all non-arterial or collector streets by vertical curbs
and other suitable barriers and landscaping to prevent unchanneled motor
vehicle access. Except for the access ways permitted in c. below, the barrier
shall be continuous for the entire length of the property line.
c. Each property shall have appropriate access ways to the street. In addition,
each access way shall comply with the following:
(1) Curb returns shall have a minimum radius of twenty-four (24) feet.
(2) At its intersection with the property line, no part of any access way
shall be nearer than one hundred (100) feet to the intersection of any
two (2) street rights-of-way lines, nor shall any such part be nearer
than fifty (50) feet to any side or rear lot line.
(3) The number and location of access ways shall be so arranged that
they will reduce traffic hazards as much as possible.
d. Off-Street Loading: Each shop or store shall have a rear or side entrance
that is accessible to a loading area and service drive. Service drives shall
be a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet in width and shall be in addition to and
not part of the drives or circulation system used by the vehicles of shoppers
and/or fire access. The arrangement of truck loading and unloading facilities
for each shop or store shall be such that, in the process of loading or
unloading, no truck will block or extend into any other private or public drive
or street used for vehicular circulation. Loading and delivery zones shall be
clearly marked. The Planning Administrator may permit joint-use loading
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and delivery spaces as a part of the approval of a shopping complex of
several retail stores being part of a complex.
e. Storage: Except in instance where specifically permitted and controlled
under the provisions of this ordinance, open storage of equipment and
materials is prohibited.
f. Landscaping: At least 10% of the area not covered by buildings shall be
landscaped. Refer to Title 17, Landscape Requirements, for further
requirements. (part. Ord. No. 97.07, 3/97).
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05.11.03 VC Village Commercial
A. Purpose.
The Village Commercial (VC) zone is a community level retail zone and is intended to provide for
the conduct of business serving the Town of Marana and surrounding communities providing the
sale of goods and services and a variety of commercial and professional activities as well as higher-
density residential opportunity in a planned mixed-development area. This zone is for the services
requiring larger sites and service area than neighborhood level centers, but not regional level goods
and services. It is further intended these activities provide employment business opportunities for
Marana.
B. Location (Reserved)
C. Permitted Uses.
1. Residential uses shall be permitted and subject to the development standards found
in Section 05.10.13
2. Commercial Office (CO) uses as permitted in Section 05.11.01C
3. Neighborhood Commercial (NC) uses as permitted in Section 05.11.02C
4. The following list are permitted in the VC zone:
a. Department stores.
b. Variety stores.
c. Retail warehouse outlets.
d. Showroom catalog stores.
e. Home improvement centers.
f. Automotive Supplies/Service Stations;
(1) Auto dealers.
(2) Service station.
(3) Car wash.
(4) Cycle shop.
g. Super drug stores (over 10,000 sq. ft.).
h. Pet and pet supply stores.
i. Such other comparable uses as may be approved by the Planning
Administrator
D. Accessory Uses -- (Reserved)
E. Conditional Uses
The following may be permitted subject to the conditional use permit procedure set forth
in Town Code Section 17-3-2 Conditional use permits if the indicated criteria and
limitations are satisfied:
1. Automobile paint, body and fender shops, subject to the following criteria:
a. The parcel containing the use shall be located not closer than 250 feet from
any residentially zoned lot line.
b. The development shall be subject to the commercial design standards
(Section 08.07.03 of this code)
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c. Areas where vehicles are being stored or awaiting repair shall be screened
on all sides by decorative block walls and solid gates.
d. Outdoor storage is prohibited.
e. Outdoor repairs are prohibited, except windshield replacement.
2. Micro-hospitals
3. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Town Code Section 17-3-2 Conditional use permits,
paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses -- (Reserved)
G. Prohibited Uses.
The following uses are prohibited in the VC zone:
1. Contractor's yard.
2. Heavy equipment sales or leases.
3. Agricultural or industrial equipment sales.
4. Comparable uses as determined by the Planning Administrator.
H. Intensity Standards. (Non-Residential)
1. Minimum site size: 10 acres.
2. Floor Area Ratio: the combined floor area ratio for all principal buildings, together
with all accessory buildings, shall not exceed 0.35.
3. Maximum Lot Coverage: The total ground area occupied by all buildings shall not
exceed thirty-five percent of the lot.
I. Site Development Standards. (Non-Residential)
The following site development standards shall apply:
1. Street Setback: minimum 30 feet from any street lot line.
2. Side and Rear Yard Setback: minimum of 20 feet from any side or rear lot line.
3. Special Buffer Adjacent to Residential Areas: along any property line either used
or planned for residential use, a buffer area shall be provided which shall be at
least forty (40) feet in depth, measured from the property line.
4. Building Height: No principal building shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height; no
accessory building or other structure shall exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
5. Access and Traffic Control:
a. All uses shall have access limited to arterial streets.
b. All non-residential zoned property with its buildings, other structures,
parking and loading areas, shall be physically separated from all non-
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arterial streets by vertical curbs and other suitable barriers and landscaping
to prevent unchanneled motor vehicle access.
Except for the access ways permitted in c) below, the barrier shall be continuous
for the entire length of the property line.
c. Each property shall have access ways approved by the Town Engineer and
shall demonstrate the need for access points. Each access way shall
comply with the following:
(1) The width of any access way leading to the arterial street shall be
median divided to provide separation from incoming and outgoing
traffic.
(2) Curb returns shall have a minimum radius of twenty-four (24) feet.
(3) At its intersection with the property line, no part of any access way
shall be nearer than one hundred (100) feet to the intersection of
any two (2) street rights-of-way lines, nor shall any such part be
nearer than fifty (50) feet to any side or rear lot line.
(4) The number and location of access ways shall be so arranged that
they will reduce traffic hazards as much as possible.
6. Off-Street Loading: Each shop or store shall have a rear or side entrance that is
accessible to a loading area and service drive. Service drives shall be a minimum
of twenty-four (24) feet in width. The arrangement of truck loading and unloading
facilities for each shop or store shall be such that, in the process of loading or
unloading, no truck will block or extend into any other private or public drive or
street used for vehicular or fire circulation. Loading and delivery zones shall be
clearly marked. The Planning Administrator may permit joint-use loading and
delivery spaces as a part of the approval.
7. Storage: Except in instance where specifically permitted and controlled under the
provisions of this Plan, open storage of equipment and materials is prohibited.
8. Landscaping: At least 10% of the area not covered by buildings shall be
landscaped. Refer to Title 17, Landscape Requirements, for further requirements.
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05.11.04 RC Regional Commercial
A. Purpose
The RC, Regional Commercial zone is intended to provide for regional shopping malls and related
uses. It allows the conduct of a wide range of businesses and services serving a regional area,
primarily involved in the retail sale of shopping goods and services, and a variety of commercial
and professional activities. It is further intended that these activities shall provide business
opportunities and employment opportunities for the residents of the Town of Marana.
B. Location
The following criteria shall be considered in establishing and maintaining the RC zone:
1. Need based on population of service area.
2. Convenient and efficient vehicular access to at least two major arterial streets,
preferably to an existing or planned parkway or Interstate location.
3. Availability of land suitable for grouping of related activities in sub-centers with
pedestrian circulation within such sub-centers.
C. Permitted Uses
Premises in the RC zone may be used for the following uses:
1. Regional shopping malls, including at least three major department stores.
2. Hotels or motels in conjunction with a regional shopping mall.
3. Uses permitted in the NC and VC commercial zones.
D. Conditional Uses
The following uses may be permitted in the RC zone subject to the conditional use permit
procedure set forth in Section 10.10, if it is found in each case that the indicated criteria
and limitations are satisfied and specific conditions are imposed to carry out the purposes
of these regulations.
1. Automobile Service Stations. Criteria:
a. Feasibility of arranging ingress and egress without interference or hazard
to arterial street traffic and traffic to and from adjacent uses.
b. No more than one other service station located within 500 feet of each
other.
c. Proposed architecture and site location enhance the appearance and
character of neighboring properties.
2. Plant Nurseries Home and Garden Supplies. Criteria:
a. Location on periphery of commercial area so as to not interfere with
pedestrian movement and shopping.
b. Screening of all materials and supplies other than plants.
3. Bowling Centers, Fitness Centers, and Other Commercial Recreational Uses.
Criteria:
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a. Feasibility of arranging ingress and egress without interference or hazard
to arterial street traffic and traffic to and from adjacent uses.
b. The proposed architecture and site location enhance the appearance and
character of neighboring properties.
c. Compatibility with the appearance, character and activities of other uses
located on the site.
d. Noise mitigation measures shall include but not be limited to the orientation
of buildings and the design of floor plans to assure the interior ambient
noise will not be heard outside the building.
4. Automobile Car Washes. Criteria:
a. Location on periphery of commercial area so as to not interfere with
pedestrian movement and shopping.
b. Screening of all car wash operations.
c. Location sufficiently removed from any residential area to negate any
possible nuisance due to noise or other features associated with the
operation of the car wash.
5. Medical marijuana dispensary, subject to the conditional use permit procedure set
forth in Section 10.10 and subject to the requirements found in Section 08.08.
6. Compatible uses determined acceptable by the Planning Administrator.
7. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Temporary Uses.
The following temporary uses are permitted in the SC zone as permitted by the Planning
Administrator, for a specified period of time, and subject to such conditions as may be
necessary.
1. Christmas Tree Lots
2. Special Event Shows, not to exceed 5 calendar days in duration, such as arts and
crafts, automobiles, recreational vehicles, and others as may be determined
acceptable by the Planning Administrator, and provided no such event is permitted
within one week of Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Day.
F. Prohibited Uses
The following uses are prohibited in the RC zone:
1. Automobile repair other than in connection with an automobile sales facility or
minor servicing at an automobile service station, or brake or tire shop.
2. Bars and cocktail lounges not part of a bonafide restaurant.
3. Contractor's yard.
4. Heavy equipment sales or lease.
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5. Agricultural or industrial equipment sales.
G. Intensity Standards
On any parcel of land or unit of development the following intensity standards shall apply:
1. Minimum Site Size: 30 acres.
2. Maximum Site Size: None
3. Floor Area Ratio: The combined floor area ratio for all principal buildings, together
with all accessory buildings shall not exceed 0.50.
4. Maximum Lot Coverage: The total ground area occupied by all buildings shall not
exceed thirty percent of the land.
H. Site Development Standards
In addition to the Development Standards established by these regulations, the following
standards shall apply to property in the RC zone:
1. Street Setback: Minimum 80 feet from any street lot line.
2. Side and Rear Yard Setback: Minimum of 50 feet from any side or rear lot line.
3. Special Setback and Buffer Adjacent to Residential Areas: Along any property line
either used or planned for residential use, a buffer area shall be provided which
shall be at least one hundred feet in depth, measured from the property line.
4. Building Height: No principal building shall exceed sixty feet in height. No
accessory building or other structure shall exceed twenty-five feet.
5. Access and Traffic Control:
a. All RC uses shall have access limited to arterial streets.
b. All RC zoned property with its buildings, other structures, parking and
loading areas, shall be physically separated from all non-arterial streets by
vertical curbs and other suitable barriers and landscaping to prevent
unchanneled motor vehicle access. Except for the access ways permitted
in paragraph c below, the barrier shall be continuous for the entire length
of the property line.
c. Each property shall not have more than tow access ways to any one street
unless unusual circumstances demonstrate the need for additional access
points. In addition, each access way shall comply with the following:
(1) the width of any access way leading to the arterial street shall be
median divided to provide separation from incoming and outgoing
traffic.
(2) curb returns shall have a minimum radius of thirty feet.
(3) at its intersection with the property line, no part of any access way
shall be nearer than one hundred feet to the intersection of any two
street rights-of-way, nor shall any such part be nearer than fifty feet
to any side or rear lot line.
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(4) the number and location of access ways shall be so arranged that
they will reduce traffic hazards as much as possible.
6. Off-street Loading: Each shop or store shall have a rear or side entrance that is
accessible to a loading area and service drive. Service drives shall be a minimum
of twenty six feet in width and shall be in addition to and not part of the drives or
circulation system used by the vehicles of shoppers and/or fire access. The
arrangement of truck loading and unloading facilities for each shop or store shall
be such that, in the process of loading or unloading, no truck will block or extend
into any private or public drive or street used for vehicular circulation. Loading and
delivery zones shall be clearly marked. The Planning Administrator may permit
joint-use loading and delivery spaces as a part of the approval of a shopping
complex of several retail stores being a part of the mall complex.
7. Storage: Except in the instance where specifically permitted and controlled under
the provisions of this Code, open storage of equipment and materials is prohibited.
8. Landscaping: At least fifteen percent of the area not covered by buildings shall be
landscaped. The landscaping within parking areas shall not be included as a part
of the required fifteen percent landscaping Refer to Title 17, Landscape
Requirements, for further requirements.
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05.11.05 SC Specialty Commercial (Reserved).
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05.11.06 VRC Vehicle Related Commercial (Reserved).
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05.11.07 RESORT AND RECREATION ZONE
PURPOSE AND INTENT
The Resort and Recreation Zone is established to provide for the development and operation of
temporary lodging, recreation opportunities and associated specialized commercial guest
facilities while protecting adjacent land uses from inappropriate and adverse impacts. The intent
is to provide for the designation and regulation of certain land uses that are primarily intended for
visitors to the Town of Marana. The Resort and Recreation Zone may be applied to property that
is best suited to accommodating the needs of the visiting public without inappropriate impacts
upon the daily functioning of the community or inappropriate impacts upon surrounding properties.
PERMITTED USES
The following types of uses are allowed within the RR (Resort and Recreation) District as
permitted uses.
1. Residential Facilities for nonpermanent occupancy including Bed and Breakfast
Establishments, Hotels, Motels, Inn's, Timeshare Projects, Resorts and Guest Ranches.
ACCESSORY USES
The following are Accessory Uses and may be established only when a part of, or accessory to a
permitted use.
1. Entertainment, cultural and recreation facilities including lawn bowling, exercise facilities,
handball and racquetball facilities, archery ranges, tennis, swimming and spa facilities,
volleyball courts, dinner theaters, museums, art galleries, nature walk trails and
amusement game rooms.
2. Service and specialty uses including beauty and barbershops, health spas, gift shops,
newsstands, and specialty food shops (including on-site preparation and service).
3. Restaurants, dining facilities, bars, cocktail lounges and specialty food shops (deli's) with
or without alcohol (including on-site preparation and service), excluding drive-through
facilities.
4. Conference and gathering facilities including meeting rooms and chapels, with or without
provisions for catering into the facilities designed to serve 200 people or less in a single
room.
5. Business offices for the resort.
6. Freestanding open air pavilions less than 1,000 square feet, for outdoor events.
7. Riding and hiking trails, excluding trails for motor vehicles.
8. Equestrian facilities and horse stables, excluding boarding of horses for commercial
purposes.
9. Observatories.
10. Living quarters for persons employed and deriving a major portion of their income on the
premises, if occupied by such persons and their immediate families.
11. Live entertainment for the enhancement of the guest's visit to the temporary lodging
facilities, excluding sexually oriented performances.
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12. Support facilities such as outdoor cooking areas, pool house, shade structures (ramada's
and gazebo's) laundry facilities (for guests only), and other like uses as permitted by the
Planning Director.
13. Campgrounds that may consist of temporary or permanent buildings, tent areas, or other
structures (bunk houses, mess halls, etc.).
14. Motion picture studios and sets including the temporary use of domestic and wild animals
in motion picture and television production, provided that said animals are kept and
maintained pursuant to all applicable regulations, and are not retained on the premises for
a period exceeding 60 days.
CONDITIONAL USES
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section 10.10
of the Land Development Code:
1. Entertainment and recreational facilities that are designed for large audiences such as
rodeo (horse) arenas, auditoriums, stadiums, theme parks, water parks, zoos, wild animal
parks and race tracks.
2. Outdoor activities such as go-cart tracks, skateboard parks, golf courses, shooting ranges,
and off-road vehicle trails.
3. Convention centers/facilities that provide meeting rooms and a complete range of services
including food preparation, assembly for more than 200 people in a single room, and/or
an exhibit area exceeding 3,000 sq. ft.
4. Freestanding open-air pavilions greater than 1,000 square feet, for outdoor events.
5. Horse stables, for the purpose of boarding horses.
6. Amphitheaters.
7. Petting zoos.
8. Churches and other permanent places of worship.
9. Recreational vehicle spaces (with or without full hook-up) not to exceed the number of
permanent guestrooms. These spaces are to be for the use of guests while staying at the
resort.
10. Hot air balloon launch pads.
11. Helistops.
12. Residential, subject to the R-144 development standards.
13. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities that
were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of annexation
(see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following development standards shall apply to development in the Resort and Recreation
Zone.
A. Site Planning
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A resort, and subsequent additions or expansions, shall be designed and developed in a
manner compatible with, and complimentary to existing and future development in proximity
to the project site. Site planning on the perimeter shall provide for the protection of the
surrounding areas from potentially adverse influences within the development, including
flooding, erosion, subsidence, sloping of the soil or other dangers, unreasonable site and
noise annoyances or inconveniences. Condition of the soil, groundwater level, drainage and
topography shall be appropriate to both kind and pattern of use intended.
B. Lot Area and Density
1. Each development shall have a minimum lot area of ten (10) acres.
2. The minimum required lot area for each lodging unit shall be ten thousand square feet
(4.36 units per acre).
C. Yards
1. Front Yards
a. There shall be a front yard of not less than forty (40) feet in depth where a parcel abuts
an arterial or major collector.
b. There shall be a front yard of not less than twenty-five (25) feet in depth where a parcel
abuts other than an arterial or major collector street.
2. Side Yards
a. Side yards - Minimum side yard – twenty (20) feet, except where the site abuts a lot
that is residentially zoned, the minimum required yard shall be twenty-five (25) feet.
b. Street side yards - Minimum street side yard - twenty-five (25) feet.
3. Rear Yards
a. Minimum rear yard - twenty-five (25) feet.
D. Building Separation (Distance between buildings)
1. Minimum distance between buildings
a. Between two main buildings – twenty-five (25) feet.
b. Between main building and accessory building/facilities – fifteen (15) feet.
c. Between accessory and accessory – ten (10) feet.
E. Building Height
1. No main building shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height;
2. No accessory building or other structure shall exceed forty (40) feet;
3. In conjunction with a Conditional Use Permit application, the Planning Commission may
allow an increase to the building height up to an additional fifty percent (50%) of the
allowable, provided that the applicant provides acceptable justification for the need to
exceed the height limit.
F. Building Mass
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Any structure over two- stories must meet reduced massing requirements for the floors
above the first level. The Gross Floor Area (GFA) of each floor above the first floor must not
exceed 80% of the GFA of the previous floor.
G. Lot Coverage
Buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover a total of more than forty percent
(40%) of the area of any lot.
H. Landscape Requirements
The following yards and areas shall be developed into and permanently maintained as
landscaped areas containing ground cover, trees, and shrubs:
1. A minimum twenty-five (25) feet of required front yard shall be landscaped.
2. A minimum twenty-five (25) feet of any street side yard shall be landscaped.
3. A minimum twenty-five (25) feet improved landscaped area shall be provided where the
site abuts any residentially zoned property.
4. The twenty-five (25) foot landscaped areas along all street frontages shall use desert plant
materials and inorganic groundcover, together with a 6’ decorative masonry screen wall.
A landscape plan shall be submitted and approved that provides enhanced vegetation of
such a variety and density so as to establish both canopy and ground planting. Trees
shall be planted every 20- feet on center with a minimum of 25% to be 24” box or greater.
5. Landscaped islands shall be provided to accommodate a minimum of one tree for every
six parking stalls within the parking area.
6. Screening shrubs and trees are required and shall be permanently maintained adjacent
to the fencing and property lines in conformance with the Screening and Bufferyard
requirements of the Land Development Code.
7. A minimum landscaped area equal to at least fifteen (15) percent of the required parking
area to be evenly distributed throughout the parking area and adjacent to buildings shall
be provided. Plant materials shall be chosen so that within five (5) years of installation,
planting materials shall achieve a thirty-five percent shading of the paved/parking areas.
8. The Planning Commission may approve an alternative proposal, equal to or exceeding
the landscaped area provisions provided herein, subject to review and approval.
I. Parking Requirements
The minimum parking requirements are as follows:
1. The Resort shall provide a minimum of one and a quarter (1.25) parking spaces for each
sleeping room. If there are other uses operated in conjunction with and/or as part of the
resort, additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided per the requirements listed in
the Off-Street Parking Section of the Development Code (i.e. restaurant, office,
recreational areas, etc.).
2. In a resort with more than 200 rooms and for uses such as restaurants, meeting rooms
and recreational amenities, the required number of parking spaces may be reduced to
account for the shared use of parking spaces and to minimize the impact of paved parking
areas on the resort environment.
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3. At least one (1) bus/recreational vehicle parking stall with minimum measurements of 50'
x 12' shall be provided and maintained for each twenty-five (25) rooms, to be located on
the same lot as the resort.
J. Fencing
1. Where development occurs within 100 feet of a residentially zoned property, a solid
opaque wall six (6) feet high or appropriate opaque landscape buffering as approved by
the Planning Director shall be installed and thereafter maintained by the owner of property
in this zoning district on all common property lines with residentially zoned property or with
property designated as residential in the Town of Marana General Plan.
2. The screen walls shall be constructed of, or painted, with graffiti-resistant materials. The
screen wall adjacent to the public rights-of-way shall incorporate one of the following
decorative materials: (a) tile, (b) stone, (c) brick, (d) textured brick/block, (e) a coarse
textured material such a stucco or plaster, or (f) a combination of the above materials.
Any continuous wall greater than fifty (50) feet in length shall include variation in the wall
alignment such as jogs, curves, notches, setbacks, etc.. and shall include trees or shrubs
in the voids created by the variations.
K. Access and Circulation
1. All lots shall have frontage on and vehicular access from a dedicated street unless
alternative frontage and/or permanent vehicle access has been accepted by the Planning
Director and Town Engineer.
2. Traffic congestion must be minimized through satisfactory level of service ratings
regarding all related circulation elements. Consideration of adequate queueing, turning
lanes, loop roads, and other site-specific design aspects is essential. These design
aspects must also account for anticipated traffic generation levels. These design aspects
must similarly account for and minimize the generation of particulate matter, noise, and
any other relevant environmental impact created directly or indirectly by the project.
3. All facilities shall include adequate service and emergency access. When appropriate,
the Town encourages these routes to be designed to perform double duty with pedestrian,
equestrian, and bicycle routes through the use of special paving materials and textures.
4. Any project in which the range and frequency of travel demand and volume is dynamic
with respect to the scheduling of events, holidays, or other intensely organized gatherings
must provide for primary, secondary, and possibly tertiary circulation methods to ensure
safe, mobile, and efficient interaction.
L. Lighting
Lighting shall reflect away from residential areas and comply with the Town of Marana adopted
outdoor lighting code. The light source of any outdoor lighting shall be shielded from adjoining
properties and shall be the minimum intensity needed to serve the intended purpose. All
lighting shall be directed down and away from residential parcels and public roadways and
shall be as low in elevation as possible.
M. Signage
On-site signage shall be limited to one low-profile freestanding ground monument sign per
street frontage, not greater than 5 feet in height and 25 square feet in area. The sign shall be
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setback a minimum of 5 feet from the property line and shall be designed to be architecturally
compatible with the facility building and constructed with the same or similar materials.
N. Trash Disposal
Each property shall provide adequate and accessible trash disposal areas, as accepted by
the Planning Director. Disposal areas shall be screened from public view by a masonry
enclosure, with solid gates, at least five (5) feet in height and able to adequately screen the
trash and trash receptacle.
O. Noise Impact
Noise impact shall be considered and incorporated in the design of all facilities and uses to
minimize the impact on adjacent residential properties. When appropriate an acoustical
analysis will be required as part of the review process.
Intrusive noise level. An event or development shall be considered to produce a noise
disturbance if the sound level emitted by said development exceeds the following at the
property line:
During the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. not to exceed 55 decibel.
During the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. not to exceed 45 decibel.
P. Nuisance
All uses shall be so located, constructed, and operated so as not to constitute a public
nuisance because of dust, gas, smoke, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, glare, appearance or
other public nuisances.
Q. Improvement Standards
The Planning Director and Town Engineer may make Administrative Modifications to the
established development standards based on the following procedures:
1. The applicant shall submit a letter, addressed to the Planning Director, regarding the
following:
a. How and why the applicant finds there exist extraordinary conditions and/or other
circumstances such that the strict application of the particular requirement would
result in practical difficulties or unnecessary hardship to the proposed resort
project;
b. The improvements would be inconsistent with the general intent of this zone or the
project and that there are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to
the subject property which make the standard in question unfair, oppressive or not
in keeping with the resort theme.
2. In addition, the letter shall explain how the request meets all of the following conditions
necessary to granting an Administrative Modification to the required Development
Standards of the Land Development Code:
a. The proposal is consistent with the Town of Marana General Plan;
b. With the exception of the requested waiver, the proposal complies with the Land
Development Code and other applicable provisions of the Town of Marana
Municipal Code, and, if applicable, the Northwest Marana Area Plan;
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c. The site is of a sufficient size and configuration to accommodate the design and
scale of proposed development, including buildings and elevations, landscaping,
parking and other physical features of the proposal;
d. The design, scale and layout of the proposed development will not unreasonably
interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future
developments, will not create traffic or pedestrian hazards, and will not otherwise
have a negative impact on the aesthetics, health, safety or welfare of neighboring
uses;
e. The architectural design of the proposed development is compatible with the
character of the surrounding neighborhood, will enhance the visual character of
the neighborhood, and will provide for the harmonious, orderly and attractive
development of the site;
f. The design of the proposed development will provide a desirable environment for
its occupants, the visiting public and its neighbors through good aesthetic use of
materials, texture, and color that will remain aesthetically appealing and will retain
a reasonably adequate level of maintenance; and
g. The Modification on the proposed development is compatible with and enhances
the design of existing buildings and other physical features of the site.
Neither the Planning Director or Town Engineer may in their deliberations grant approval of
an Administrative Modification unless it has first been determined, based on the evidence,
that all of the following findings can be made:
1. The strict application of the particular requirement would result in practical difficulties or
unnecessary hardship to the proposed resort and would be inconsistent with the general
intent of this zone or the project;
2. There are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the subject property
which make the standard in question unfair, oppressive or not in keeping with the resort
theme; and
3. The granting of the waiver would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare, nor injurious to the property or alternative improvements thereon in the
immediate vicinity.
The Town shall provide a written response within fifteen (15) days of receiving the modification
request approving or denying said request with the reason(s) why.
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05.11.08 Mixed-Use – MU-1
A. Purpose
The purpose of the Mixed Use Zoning District is to promote, and regulate existing low density
mixed uses in areas of the Town where public facilities and utilities may be limited. The intent of
this district is to encourage orderly growth in semi-rural areas, as well as provide for semi-rural
residential uses. In addition, this zone is intended to allow limited commercial and industrial
development where appropriate and designed to be compatible or provide the appropriate buffers
where potentially incompatible uses are proposed with the surrounding uses. This zone is to be
located only where existing mixed-uses are historically located and the area is transitioning into
a more intensive use area.
B. Permitted Uses
1. One single-family detached home or caretakers quarters (Site built or
Manufactured);
2. Antique shop;
3. Automobile repair garages, provided that no machining is conducted on the
premises; no outdoor storage of parts or outdoor parking of automobiles waiting
for service for more than seven (7) days;
4. Aviaries;
5. Barber and beauty shop;
6. Blacksmith shop;
7. Carpentry, upholstery & furniture repair;
8. Churches, synagogues, and other places of worship;
9. Construction/contractor’s yards;
10. Crop production;
11. Feed store;
12. Foster and group homes;
13. Grazing and raising of large and small livestock;
14. Kennels;
15. Massage therapy establishments;
16. Plant nurseries and greenhouses;
17. Private stables;
18. Professional offices, not including medical (see CUP Section);
19. Raising and marketing of poultry, rabbits and small animals;
20. Repair shops for appliances, bicycles, etc.;
21. Sales stands for the sale of agricultural and horticultural products produced or
grown on the premises;
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22. Second hand store;
23. Trucking operations and yards;
24. Veterinary clinics, small;
25. Uses similar to those listed above in this section, as determined by the Planning
Director.
C. Accessory Uses (Uses incidental to a permitted established use)
1. Corrals, barns & other animal-keeping structures;
2. Detached accessory buildings and structures;
3. Fences and walls;
4. Game courts, unlighted;
5. Garage, enclosed storage, or barn;
6. Guest quarters, provided that no kitchen is provided;
7. Home occupations;
8. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private, unlighted); and,
9. Swimming pools.
D. Conditional Uses
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in
Section 10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. Additional building height;
2. Apiaries;
3. Commercial riding stables and boarding stables;
4. Game courts, lighted;
5. Health care facilities, including clinics, offices and laboratories;
6. Keeping of ratites;
7. Keeping of swine;
8. Livestock auction yards;
9. Stables, public;
10. Manufacturing, processing and assembly;
11. Mini-storage and/or recreational vehicle storage facilities;
12. Restaurants;
13. Riding arena, rodeo grounds (private lighted, or any public);
14. Sexually Oriented Business, subject to Article 9-6 of the Marana Town Code;
15. Veterinary clinic, large;
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16. Warehouse facilities; and,
17. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Performance Standards
The following limitations shall apply to the conduct of uses within the Mixed-Use Zone:
1. More than one use may be permitted on a single parcel if the following criteria
can be met:
i. The total of all uses on a single parcel, shall not exceed the Pima
County Department of Environmental Quality and other applicable
codes and ordinances for individual sewage disposal system, this
includes lot area, number of fixtures, required engineering plans, etc.
ii. Each type of use (residential, commercial and industrial) shall have its
own separate pedestrian entrance;
iii. Adequate bufferyards are provided between incompatible uses;
iv. Parking and vehicular accesses are separate between incompatible
uses;
v. The proposed use does not exceed the standards of the applicable
codes and ordinances of the Town nor create any overburden of public
or private streets, utilities, emergency services and/or facilities, and;
2. No outdoor storage of equipment or materials shall be permitted unless
screened, by a permanent opaque decorative wall at least six feet in height or
by a combination of solid wall or fence and landscape screening accepted by
the Town.
3. No use shall be established, maintained or conducted within the Mixed-Use
zone which may cause the dissemination of smoke, gas, dust, odor or any
other atmospheric pollutant that is in violation of Pima County Department of
Environmental Quality. Every use shall be so operated that it does not emit
dust, heat, glare or vibration in such quantities or degree as to be readily
detectable on any property line of the lot upon which it is located.
4. No use shall result in the creation of traffic hazards or undue congestion of any
public street or private access.
F. Development Standards
The following standards shall apply to all developments within the Mixed-Use Zone:
1. General Development Standards.
a. Minimum lot area shall be 43,560 square feet (1 acre);
b. Minimum lot width shall be 100 feet;
c. Minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet;
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d. Minimum required building setback abutting a street or ingress/egress
easement shall be 30 feet. Fifty percent of such setback area shall be
landscaped and shall remain as open space, free from structures and
parking/loading areas.
e. Minimum side and rear setbacks shall be 25 feet. A minimum of 10 feet of
the setback area shall be landscaped and shall remain free from structures;
This setback may be reduced to include driveways, screening walls,
parking if a permanent opaque decorative screening wall five (5) feet in
height is constructed along the property line;
f. Building Separation. The minimum distance between two primary
structures shall be twenty (20) feet. The minimum distance between all
other structures shall be ten (10) feet;
g. Setback Exceptions. Architectural features such as, but not limited to,
eaves, chimneys, bay windows, overhangs, awnings, porches and similar
architectural features may encroach into setbacks by no more than four (4)
feet, subject to compliance with applicable standards of the applicable
Building and Fire Codes;
h. Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed a total of 55 percent for each
parcel;
i. Maximum building height shall be 24 feet. In conjunction with a Conditional
Use Permit application, the Planning Commission may allow an increase
to the building height, provided that the applicant provides acceptable
justification for the need to exceed the height limit;
2. Landscaping
The intent of the Landscaping requirements is to provide residents and
businesses with attractive landscaping that creates an interesting streetscape,
and provides a safe and effective transition between potentially incompatible
land uses. In addition, these requirements regulate the protection of native
vegetation as a significant natural resource. All development within the Mixed-
Use Zone shall provide site landscaping, including the: bufferyard, parking lot
and any applicable screening as required herein and in accordance with Title
17 of the Marana Land Development Code.
3. Access and Off-Street Parking
The number, size and design of all parking spaces, driveways and loading
areas for all development within the Mixed-Use Zone shall comply with the
provisions of Title 22 of the Marana Land Development Code and the following
requirements listed below:
a. Per Title 6 of the Land Development Code, all lots must abut a Public
Street (06.03.03.B), or a private street improved to a standard
satisfactory to the Town;
b. Access control and driveway locations will be evaluated per Town of
Marana standards. Joint driveways are desirable whenever possible in
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order to minimize the number of access points to streets and access
easements; and,
c. All parking shall be off-street in paved, landscaped parking areas;
4. Signs
Sign standards are hereby established to promote a quality visual appearance
throughout the Mixed-Use Zone; to allow individual businesses to clearly
identify themselves and the goods and services offered; to create a unique
environment to attract visitors; to safeguard and enhance property values; to
reduce potential hazards to motorists and pedestrians; and to eliminate
excessive and confusing sign displays. All signs for developments within the
Mixed-Use Zone shall comply with the provisions of Title 16 of the Marana Land
Development Code and the following additional sign requirements:
a. Materials, colors and shades of proposed signs shall be compatible with
the related building(s) on the property;
b. Monument, wall-mounted and free-hanging signboards shall be the
approved styles;
c. Signage shall be limited to one (1) freestanding sign for each street
frontage and one (1) wall sign (near the main entrance). In cases where
there are multiple tenants, each tenant within the property shall be
allowed one (1) wall sign (near each main entrance, the sign area shall
be determined by Section 16-14-2;
d. Freestanding signs shall be limited to double-faced, ground-mounted
monument style, with proper landscaping in accordance with Section 16-
14-4. Freestanding pole signs are prohibited;
e. Freestanding signs shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height (from grade
to the top of sign) and 40 square feet per side and shall be located in
such a manner that does not create a traffic hazard, and;
f. Changeable letter boards may make up no more than 20 percent of the
area of a freestanding sign.
5. Screening
To create an attractive environment and visually screen land uses that are not
fully compatible, the following standards shall apply to all development within
the Mixed-Use Zone:
a. Service Entrances and/or Loading Areas. All service entrances, loading
areas and spaces must be screened from the abutting property and view
from a public street. Such screening shall consist of a minimum five (5)
foot wide planting strip consisting of trees, decorative walls and/or
landscaping combination that will provide a six (6) foot high barrier;
b. Dumpsters and Trash Handling Areas. All dumpsters and trash handling
areas shall be enclosed and screened from public view. These areas
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shall be constructed of materials and colors compatible with those of the
primary building(s). Chain link fencing (with or without slats) is not
permitted;
c. No articles, materials, trash, equipment or inoperable vehicles shall be
stored or kept in the open or be visible from the street, ingress/egress
easement, and/or adjacent properties. This limitation does not apply to
temporary storage of materials, equipment and supplies needed for the
construction of improvements on a site, provided such items are
completely removed immediately upon completion of the applicable
phase of construction, and;
d. Utilities. All utilities including electric power, telephone, gas and water
shall be located underground. Utilities shall be coordinated with
landscape plans to ensure proper screening and landscaping around
utility vaults, box transformers, etc.
6. Lighting
Site lighting should serve functional, safety and aesthetic purposes. Site and
security lighting shall be designed to enhance the safety and quality of the
development. Screening of lights from residential areas and glare from traffic
areas shall be required. All site lighting shall be in compliance with the
adopted Marana Outdoor Lighting Code.
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05.12.01 CBC Campus Business Center.
A. Purpose.
It is the purpose of the CBC zone to create a centerpiece employment and business center meeting
the highest standards of amenity and technology. Toward that end, there are special development
criteria created for this zone which shall prevail over all other criteria established in these
regulations.
B. Location. (Reserved)
C. Permitted Uses. The following uses are specifically permitted in the CBC zone.
1. Lodging facilities
2. Medical, professional and general business offices.
3. Financial institutions, including drive-through facilities.
4. Uses primarily engaged in research activities, including, but not limited to, research
laboratories and facilities, developmental laboratories and facilities including
compatible light manufacturing similar to the following examples:
a. Bio-chemical;
b. Chemical;
c. Film and photography;
d. Medical or dental;
e. Metallurgy;
f. Pharmaceutical;
g. Optical;
h. X-ray.
5. Manufacture, research, assembly, testing, and repair of components, devices,
equipment, and systems and parts such as, but not limited to the following:
a. Computers
b. Coils, tubes, semi-conductors
c. Communication, navigation control, transmission and reception equipment,
control equipment and system guidance equipment
d. Data processing systems and equipment
e. Metering instruments
f. Newspaper publishing and printing
g. Optical devices, equipment, and systems
h. Photographic equipment
i. Optical equipment
j. Scientific instruments
6. Corporate and regional headquarter facilities and offices
D. Accessory Uses. (Reserved)
E. Conditional Uses.
The following uses may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in
Section 10.10 of the Land Development Code:
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1. Day care facilities;
2. Churches and religious facilities;
3. Private educational facilities;
4. Medical facilities;
5. Retail services;
6. Eating and drinking establishments, including drive-through facilities;
7. Automotive service stations;
8. Warehouse and distribution in connection with a permitted use;
9. Blueprinting, Photostatting, photo engraving, printing, publishing and book binding;
and
10. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time of
annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses (Reserved)
G. Prohibited Uses.
The following uses are specifically prohibited from the CBC zone:
1. Automobile sales or repair
2. Animal care, boarding and kennels
3. Manufacture and/or assembly of any of the following:
a. Concrete products;
b. Farm equipment;
c. Heating and ventilating equipment;
d. Sheet metal products;
e. Trailers;
f. Trucks;
g. Wool and yarn.
H. Intensity Standards
1. Minimum Parcel Size: the minimum size for all industrial parcels shall be one acre
(43,560 square feet). The minimum site size for commercial or professional office
uses shall be 20,000 square feet.
2. Maximum Building Coverage: the maximum building coverage for a lot shall be thirty
percent (30%). Parking structures shall not be calculated as buildable area;
however, said structures shall only be used for the parking of company vehicles,
employee vehicles, or vehicles of persons visiting the site.
I. Site Development Standards
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1. Minimum Lot Dimensions. The minimum lot dimensions shall be as follows:
a. Site width: 100 feet
b. Site depth: 200 feet
The Planning Administrator may vary site width and depth provisions to accommodate
proper site design.
2. Building Setbacks
a. Front Yard: 50 feet, except that an unsupported roof or sun screens may
project 6 feet into the setbacks area.
b. Side Yard: 25 feet, except that an unsupported roof and sunscreens
may project 6 feet into the setback area; provided that if a single building is
constructed on two or more lots, or if a site on which a single building was
originally constructed is further subdivided into two or more lots in
accordance with the provisions of these Standards, no side yard setback is
required from interior lot lines; provided further that, in any event, there shall
be a minimum of at least 25 feet of open space between all buildings on the
property. In the case of a corner lot, the side street setback shall be 30 feet,
except an unsupported roof or sun screen may project 6 feet into the setback
area.
3. Maximum Building Height
a. Principal building: 50 feet
b. Accessory building: 20 feet
4. Parking and Drives
a. In General. The intent of these provisions is to provide adequate on-site
parking for all employees, visitors, and company vehicles and, thus,
eliminate the need for any on-street parking. If the parking requirements of
a site increase as a result of change of use or addition of employees,
additional on-site or proximate off-street parking shall be provided to satisfy
the intent of these provisions. Parking may be provided on a contiguous
site for employees or company vehicles, provided the contiguous site is
within 500 feet of the site. Where off-site parking is provided, a document
shall be filed with the Planning Administrator signed by the owners of the
adjacent site stipulating to the permanent reservation of the use of the site
for parking, and the subsequent reduction in parking available to the adjacent
site.
b. Parking Area Location. Parking areas should be located at the sides or rear
of a building whenever possible. Parking is permitted in the required front
yard setback if adequate setback and landscaping provisions are made to
effectively shield the parking from the street. No parking shall be permitted
within 25 feet of the front lot line. Parking within the front of a building should
be limited to customers, invitees, and visitors of the building occupant.
c. Landscaping and Screening. The front, sides, and rear yard areas of every
lot not used for building, parking, access drives, and pedestrian ways shall
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be landscaped. Refer to Title 17, Landscape Requirements, for further
requirements. (part. Ord. No. 97.07, 3/97).
(1) Screening of parking. Front and side lot parking areas shall be
landscaped and screened with an effective combination of street
trees, trees, ground cover, earthen berms that are landscaped, and
shrubbery so as to preclude, or effectively preclude, view of the
parking areas from view from any street or public way.
(2) Parking lot landscaping. Parking areas must be landscaped and
designed to preclude the monotony of a large paved area. Toward
this end, the following minimum standards apply:
(1) A minimum 15 foot width landscaped median running the
length of the aisle shall be provided for every 3 contiguous
rows of double-loaded parking spaces.
(2) A 10 foot minimum width landscaped island shall be spaced
at a minimum of every 15 parking spaces.
(3) Parking aisles shall not exceed 40 cars in a row. Total
parking areas shall be broken into sections not to exceed 400
cars.
(4) Native and /or approved vegetation is required within all
medians and islands and shall be irrigated and maintained to
insure viability.
(5) Curbs and/or wheel stops shall be placed in such a manner
as to preclude damage to landscaped areas.
(3) Parking lot landscape plans and administration.
(1) A separate parking lot landscape plan must be approved by
the Planning Administrator prior to any construction of any
building, structure or other improvement.
(2) Every site, including parking areas, shall be landscaped
according to approved plans within 30 days of occupancy or
completion of construction, whichever comes first. A
performance bond shall be posted with the Planning
Administrator to insure compliance with this provision.
(3) Natural or approved landscape material is required.
(4) All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a well kept
condition.
(5) During construction and hereafter, the owner or lessee shall
take all reasonable means to protect and preserve all trees
and protected plants on a site, unless otherwise approved by
the Planning Administrator. All protected plants must be
inventoried and identified prior to any construction and noted
on the landscape plans. Fencing must be installed prior to
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construction around all vegetation to be preserved as
required by approved plans.
d. Driveways
(1) No driveway approach shall be permitted within 100 feet of a street
intersection where an arterial or collector street is part of that
intersection.
(2) No driveway approach shall be permitted within 50 feet of the
intersection of two local roads.
(3) One curb cut is allowed for every 150 feet of street frontage.
(4) Driveways shall be a minimum of 24 feet and a maximum of 30 feet
with a minimum return radius of 30 feet.
5. Loading and Storage Areas. No loading area shall be allowed which is visible from
the front lot line or from any adjacent streets. Loading areas shall be screened by
an opaque wall, architecturally compatible with and extending from the building to
effectively screen the loading area. The screen wall shall extend vertically a distance
equal to two-thirds (2/3) the height of the loading door as measured from the ground
to the top of the door, and shall extend at least forty-five (45) feet from the building
surface on which the doors are located.
Storage areas, including areas used for dumpster of private garbage facilities, shall
be screened from all streets, freeways, and adjacent property. Said screening shall
form a complete opaque screen up to a point eight (8) feet in vertical height. Storage
within said screened area may not exceed the height of the screen. Outdoor storage
shall include the parking of company trucks and vehicles, with the exception of
passenger vehicles. Trucks and other company vehicles may exceed the maximum
storage height of eight (8) feet.
6. Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground. Transformer or terminal
equipment shall be visually screened from view from all adjacent streets and
properties.
J. Architectural Standards.
1. In General. All construction within the CBC zone shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Commission.
2. Architectural Design. Any building or structure erected on a site shall conform to the
following practices:
a. The architectural design shall be consistent with the accepted sound design
principals of the profession, compatible with surrounding development, and
in harmony with the desert environment of the Town of Marana. Elements
to be considered include size and shape of the buildings, materials and color
selection, facade treatment, height, and site and landscape treatment.
b. Materials and colors must be in harmony with the natural environment. Stark
white shall not be used. Buildings should be predominantly one of exterior
material. An exterior materials and color board or samples must be
submitted and approved by the Planning Commission.
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c. All sides and the rear of a building shall receive appropriate design
considerations.
d. All flues, vents, downspouts, electric meters, transformers and similar
elements shall be painted to match the surface from which they project, or
hidden by design features.
e. All buildings must be designed by a licensed architect. Mechanical,
electrical, and plumbing systems and structures must be designed and
stamped by a registered engineer.
f. Durable materials such as masonry and tilt-up concrete panels are preferred
for all structures. Construction details such as change-of-plane, ribbing,
fluting, texturing, banding, and/or reveals should be employed to break up
large exterior wall surfaces.
g. All roof-top equipment must be fully screened from view from any street,
public way, or from any site within the area.
h. Building designs should consider energy conservation in determining the
orientation of the building on its site:
(1) Geometric shape of the building and the building aspect ratio (ratio
of length to width).
(2) Thermal mass of the building.
(3) Exterior surface colors.
(4) Shading or reflection from adjacent structures, surrounding surfaces
or vegetation.
(5) Opportunities for natural ventilation.
(6) Wind direction and velocity. Building envelopes should be designed
for adequate thermal resistance and low air leakage. Incorporation
of an alternate energy source, such as solar, is highly encouraged.
i. No excavation shall be made except in conjunction with construction of an
improvement. When such improvement is completed, all exposed
excavations shall be back-filled, graded, and returned as near as possible to
its natural state.
j. Once commenced, construction shall be diligently pursued to the end. Such
construction may not be left in a partly finished condition any longer than is
reasonably necessary.
k. Upon completion of construction, the architect shall be required to submit to
the Planning Administrator a letter stating that the building has been
completed in substantial compliance with the approved plans.
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05.12.02 Light Industrial
A. Purpose
The LI zone is intended to provide for manufacturing, processing, research, science, engineering,
wholesale trade and services and other commercial, institutional and certain limited retail sales and
service. It is further intended that these activities shall:
1. Provide Marana residents with employment opportunities; and,
2. Provide for the manufacture and distribution of goods, materials, and services
important to local as well as regional commerce and industry. The LI zone is
intended to provide a high quality working environment that is safe, healthy,
aesthetically pleasing, and which in no instance shall cause a detrimental effect on
adjacent land uses or the community environment as a whole.
B. Location
The following criteria shall be considered in establishing and maintaining the LI zone:
1. Consistency with the Marana General Plan.
2. Availability of a sufficiently large area to permit industrial development that can
accommodate substantial buffering from non-industrial uses.
3. Existence of a freeway, flood control channels, railroad tracks, and highways on
the periphery of an area to provide barriers and separation from non-industrial
uses.
4. Vehicular access from a freeway and arterial highways without inducing traffic on
residential streets or non-arterial streets.
C. Permitted Uses
The following uses shall be permitted in the LI zone:
1. Manufacturing of:
a. Electronics
(1) Electrical and related parts
(2) Electrical appliances
(3) Electrical devices
(4) Motors
(5) Radios, televisions and phonographs
b. Instruments
(1) Electronic
(2) Medical and dental tools
(3) Precision
(4) Timing and measuring
c. Office and Related Machinery
(1) Audio machinery
(2) Computers
(3) Visual machinery
d. Pharmaceutics
(1) Cosmetics
(2) Drugs
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(3) Perfumes
(4) Soap
(5) Toiletries
e. Laboratories
(1) Chemical
(2) Dental
(3) Electrical
(4) Optical
(5) Mechanical
(6) Medical
f. Manufacture and maintenance of signs
g. Novelties and holiday paraphernalia
h. Rubber and metal stamps
i. Furniture and upholstering
j. Candy
k. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or
merchandise from the following previously prepared materials:
(1) Canvas
(2) Cellophane
(3) Cloth
(4) Cork
(5) Felt
(6) Fiber
(7) Fur
(8) Glass
(9) Leather
(10) Paper
(11) Precious or semi-precious stones or metals
(12) Plaster
(13) Shells
(14) Textiles
(15) Wood
(16) Yarns
2. Wholesaling and Warehousing
3. Services:
a. Banks and financial institutions
b. Blueprinting and photocopying
c. Business research office related to the administration and operation of a
permitted industrial use
d. Day care
e. Newspaper publishing
f. Office, business and professional
g. Printing, lithographing, publishing
h. Radio and television broadcasting
i. Restaurants, including drive-through facilities
4. Processing:
a. Carpet and rug cleaning
b. Cleaning and dyeing
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c. Laundry
5. Movie, Television and Radio Studios
6. Similar Uses Permitted by Planning Administrator
The Planning Administrator may permit other uses which may be determined to be similar
to those listed above, and in conformity with the intent and purpose of this zone.
D. Accessory Uses (Reserved)
E. Conditional Uses
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code if specific conditions are imposed to carry out the
purposes of this zone:
1. Bottling works
2. Machine shops
3. Manufacture of:
a. Products made from pre-prepared materials including metal, plastic, wood,
and ceramic
b. Food products such as bakery goods, candy, and dairy products.
4. Metal plating shops
5. Public service facilities, whether public utility or government
6. Veterinary kennels and hospitals
7. Medical marijuana dispensary, subject to the requirements found in Section 08.08.
8. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
F. Temporary Uses (Reserved)
G. Prohibited Uses
1. The following manufacturing uses:
a. Abrasives
b. Carbon black and lamp plant
c. Chemical plant
d. Soaps and by-products using animal fat
e. Fertilizers of all types
f. Glue and sizing manufacturing plant
g. Graphite manufacturing plant
h. Gypsum and other forms of plaster base manufacturing
i. Flammable Insulation manufacturing
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j. Metals extraction and smelting
k. Paraffin manufacturing
l. Petroleum and petroleum products
m. Tannery
n. Turpentine manufacturing
o. Wax and wax products
p. Other similar uses as determined by the Planning Administrator
2. The following processing uses:
a. Animal by-products processing
b. Auto salvage yards
c. Dog and cat food processing
d. Fertilizers of all types
e. Rubber reclaiming or processing
f. Tar or asphalt roofing processing
g. Other similar uses as determined by the Planning Administrator.
H. Intensity Standards
On any parcel of land or unit of development, the following intensity standards shall apply:
1. Building Coverage: Not more than 50% of the parcel area
2. Floor Area Ratio: 0.5
I. Site Development Standards
The following standards apply in the LI zone:
1. Parcel Width: Minimum of 100 feet
2. Parcel Depth: Minimum of 200 feet
3. Setbacks:
a. Adjacent to a Residential Street: Not less than 50 feet along any street
facing a residential area, which shall be landscaped; except, a low profile
office structure of less than 18 feet in height may encroach into the required
yard no more than 25 feet and may not cover more than 25% of the required
setback area
b. Adjacent to a Non-Residential Arterial Street: Not less than 25 feet and at
least 50% of the required setback shall be landscaped.
c. Adjacent to a Local Industrial Street: Not less than 15 feet and at least 50%
of the required setback shall be landscaped.
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d. Adjacent to a Residential Parcel Not Separated by a Street: Not less than
30 feet or the height of the building, whichever is greater, and the entire
setback shall be landscaped.
e. Adjacent to a Non-Residential Parcel Not Separated by a Street: Not less
than 15 feet and the entire area shall be landscaped.
4. Building Height: Not greater than 50 feet.
5. Architecture: Architectural considerations shall include, but not be limited to, the
following provisions:
a. Exterior walls shall be of concrete, glass or masonry construction.
b. Exterior color and materials of all buildings and block walls facing
residential areas shall be harmonious with the residential development. All
exterior walls must be either painted or surfaced with decorative materials.
c. Lighting shall be designed not only to afford safety and security, but also to
enhance the general appearance of the development. Parking lot lighting
fixtures are to have a height of no greater than 16 feet. Walkway lighting
fixtures are to have a height of no greater than 12 feet. Security lighting
fixtures are not to project above the fascia or roof line of the building and
are to be shielded from streets and other properties. Shields are to be
painted to match the surface to which they are attached. Security lighting
are not to be a substitute for parking lot or walkway lighting fixtures and are
restricted to lighting entrances, loading and storage areas, and other similar
service areas.
d. Mechanical Equipment and Ductwork
(1) All roof mounted equipment and/or ductwork which projects above
the roof or roof parapet shall be screened by an enclosure
consistent with the architecture of the building.
(2) Mechanical equipment shall not be exposed on an exterior wall
surface of a building.
(3) Cyclone blowers shall be screened by walls, fences or landscape
materials and shall be located below the fascia and/or roof line of
the building.
(4) Incinerators are prohibited.
(5) Gutters and downspouts are to be painted to match the surface to
which attached.
(6) Vents, louvers, exposed flashing, tank stacks, overhead doors, and
service doors are to be painted consistent with the color scheme of
the building.
6. Storage: Outdoor storage of wares, merchandise, materials, equipment, crates,
bottles, or similar items shall be screened on all sides by masonry fencing and
solid gates. Outdoor storage areas shall be permitted only as an accessory use
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to a main building and the total area for such storage shall not exceed 20% of the
floor area of any buildings on a site.
7. Refuse Containment: All outdoor trash and refuse storage areas shall be enclosed
from view on all sides by a concrete block or masonry wall and a solid gate. Trash
may be contained within an enclosable metal bin if screened from public view.
8. Loading Areas: Loading areas or docks shall be located in a manner that prohibits
a truck from backing to such an area from any street other than a local industrial
street. No loading dock shall face an arterial street or a street adjacent to a school
or residential use. All loading areas shall be screened with view-obscuring
landscaping and/or decorative block walls.
9. Landscaping: A minimum of 20% of the area not occupied by buildings or
structures shall be landscaped. Refer to Title 17, Landscape Requirements, for
further requirements. (part. Ord. No. 97.07, 3/97).
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05.12.03 HI HEAVY INDUSTRY
A. Purpose.
The purpose of the HI zone is to provide for those employment activities that often require
outdoor activity and/or storage. It is also the purpose to provide employment opportunity.
B. Permitted Uses.
The following uses shall be permitted in the HI zone:
1. All uses in Sections 5.10.09, MR-1, High Intensity Residential
2. All uses in Section 5.11.04, RC, Regional Commercial
3. All uses in Section 5.12.02, LI, Light Industrial
4. MANUFACTURING
a. Electronics
Electrical and related parts
Electrical appliances
Electrical devices
Motors
Radio, television and phonograph
b. Instruments
Electronic
Medical and dental tools
Precision
Timing and measuring
c. Office and Related Machinery
Audio machinery
Computers - electrical
Computers - manual
Visual machinery
d. Pharmaceutics
Cosmetics
Drugs
Perfumes
Soap
Toiletries
e. Laboratories
Chemical
Dental
Electrical
Optical
Mechanical
Medical
f. Manufacture and maintenance of electrical and neon signs
Novelties and holiday paraphernalia
Rubber and metal stamps
Furniture upholstering
Candy
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g. Manufacturing, compounding, assembly or treatment of article or merchandise from
the following previously prepared materials:
Canvas
Cellophane
Cloth
Cork
Felt
Fiber
Fur
Glass
Leather
Paper (no milling)
Precious or semi-precious stones or metals
Plaster
Shells
Textiles
Tobacco
Wood
Yarns
Fabrication of projects made from finished rubber.
5. WHOLESALING AND WAREHOUSING
6. SERVICES
Banks and financial institutions
Blueprinting and photocopying
Business and research office related to the administration and operation of the permitted
industrial uses
Newspaper publishing
Office, business and professional
Printing, lithographing, publishing
Radio and television broadcasting
Restaurants, excluding drive-through facilities
7. PROCESSING
Carpet and rug cleaning
Cleaning and dyeing
Laundry
8. MOVIE, TELEVISION AND RADIO STUDIOS
9. SIMILAR USES PERMITTED BY PLANNING ADMINISTRATOR
The Planning Administrator may permit any other uses which may be determined to be
similar to those listed above, in conformity with the intent and purpose of this zone.
C. Accessory Uses Reserved.
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D. Conditional Uses.
The following may be permitted subject to Conditional Use Permits provided for in Section
10.10 of the Land Development Code:
1. Any other use which may be similar to those listed above, in conformity with the
intent and purpose of this zone, and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public
health, safety, welfare or to other uses permitted in this zone.
2. Medical marijuana dispensary, subject to the requirements found in Section 08.08.
3. Upon annexation and translation of county zoning, any use or uses and densities
that were permitted on the annexed property under the county zoning at the time
of annexation (see Section 10.10, paragraph P).
E. Uses Prohibited.
The following uses are expressly prohibited in HI:
1. Junk or salvage yard.
2. Manufacture or storage of explosives.
3. Other comparable uses determined and found to be incompatible, harmful,
undesirable, or a use which would negatively affect the environment of Marana.
F. Temporary Uses (Reserved)
G. Site Intensity Standards
1. Minimum Site Size: 1 acre.
2. Maximum Building Coverage: 50% of the site.
3. Maximum Floor-Area Ratio: 0.50.
4. Minimum Parcel or Pad Size: None.
H. Site Development Standards
The following standards shall apply to property in the HI zone:
1. Parcel Width: None.
2. Parcel Depth: None.
3. Setbacks: The following setback areas shall be provided:
a. Adjacent to a Residential Street. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet
from the property line along any street facing a residential area and 50% of
the setback area shall be landscaped with the exception that low profile office
structures of less than 16 feet in height may encroach into the required yard
no more than 35 feet and may cover not more than 40% of the required
setback area.
b. Adjacent to a Local Industrial Street. Along any local industrial street,
buildings shall be located at least 10 feet from the property line. 50% of the
required setback area shall be landscaped.
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c. Adjacent to a Residential Parcel. Along any property line adjacent to a
residential area and not separated by a street, the building setback shall be
30 feet or a distance equal to the height of the building, which ever is greater.
d. Adjacent to a Commercial Parcel. Along any property line adjacent to a
commercial area and not separated by a street, there shall be a setback of
at least 20 feet.
e. Adjacent to an Industrial Parcel. Along property lines that separate industrial
uses there shall be a minimum setback of 10 feet. Buildings may be
constructed on a property line adjacent to an industrial site, provided that the
plan for development is agreed to by the owners involved, said agreement
to be approved by the Planning Administrator, and recorded as a covenant
among the property owners and the Town of Marana.
f. Adjacent to Flood Control Channel and Vacant Easements in excess of 50
feet wide. Along property lines adjacent to freeways, flood control channels
and easements in excess of 50 feet in width, there shall be a minimum
setback of 10 feet.
4. Building Height: Building height shall be no greater than 55 feet, with the exception
that business and research offices and scientific laboratories needing additional
office space may be permitted additional building height if the Planning Administrator
deems that the proposed development enhances existing and planned development
in the area. In no instance shall a building or structure exceed a height equal to the
least horizontal distance between the building or structure and a property line
adjacent to a residential area.
5. Lighting: Lighting shall be designed not only to afford safety and security, but shall
serve to enhance the general appearance of the proposed development. Parking
lot lighting fixtures are to have a height no greater than 25 feet. Walkway lighting
fixtures are to have a height no greater than 16 feet. Security lighting fixtures are
not to project above the fascia or roof line of the building and are to be shielded from
streets and other properties. The shields shall be painted to match the surface to
which attached. Security lighting fixtures are not to be substituted for parking lot or
walkway lighting fixtures and are restricted to lighting of entrances, loading and
storage areas, and similar service area.
6. Mechanical Equipment and Ductwork.
a. All roof mounted mechanical equipment and/or ductwork, which projects
above the roof or roof parapet shall be screened by an enclosure which is
consistent with the architecture of the building. Screening shall be provided
by increasing the height of the parapet unless the building's roof is visible
from an elevated street or highway, then a decorative screen higher than the
roof equipment shall be provided. The screens shall be designed so that it
conforms and is compatible with the overall architecture and design of the
exterior of the building.
b. Mechanical equipment shall not be exposed on an exterior wall surface of a
building.
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c. Cyclone blowers shall be screened by walls, fences or landscape materials
and shall be located below the fascia and/or roof line of the building. Further,
they shall not be located on the front of a building and shall be painted to
match the surface to which attached.
d. Incinerators are prohibited.
e. Gutters and downspouts are to be painted to match the surface to which
attached unless used as a major design element, in which case the color is
to be consistent with the color scheme of the building.
f. Vents, louvers, exposed flashing, tanks stacks, overhead doors, and service
doors are to be painted consistent with the color scheme of the building.
7. Storage: The outdoor storage of wares, merchandise, materials, equipment, crates,
bottles, or similar items shall be screened on all sides by solid fencing and solid
gates.
8. Refuse Containment: All outdoor trash and refuse storage areas located within
public view shall be enclosed from view on all sides not adjacent to a building by a
solid wall or fence and solid wood gate at least 6 feet high.
9. Loading and Unloading: Loading areas or docks shall be located in a manner that
prohibits a truck from backing to any street other than a local industrial street. All
loading areas and loading activities shall be screened from an arterial street, school,
or residential area with view-obscuring landscaping and/or decorative block walls.
In addition, all loading areas or docks shall be located to minimize the interaction
between these areas.
10. Landscaping: A minimum of 10% of the area not occupied by buildings or structures
shall be landscaped. Landscaped areas located between a parking area or driveway
and a street right-of-way shall include earth mounding. Refer to Title 17, Landscape
Requirements, for further requirements. (part. Ord. No. 97.07, 3/97).
I. Environmental Performance Standards. (Reserved)
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CHAPTER 17-4. ZONING
Sections:
17-4-1 Zone districts and zoning groups established ............ 17-40
17-4-2 Use matrix ........................................................................ 17-42
17-4-3 Use conditions matrix .................................................... 17-46
17-4-4 Lot standards ................................................................... 17-49
17-4-5 Agricultural (AG) ........................................................... 17-49
17-4-6 Residential zoning districts ........................................... 17-50
17-4-7 RD-180 rural development (RD-180) ........................... 17-50
17-4-8 R-144 residential (R-144) ................................................ 17-50
17-4-9 R-80 residential (R-80) .................................................... 17-51
17-4-10 R-36 Residential (R-36) ................................................... 17-51
17-4-11 R-16 residential (R-16) .................................................... 17-51
17-4-12 R-10 residential (R-10) .................................................... 17-52
17-4-13 R-8 residential (R-8) ........................................................ 17-52
17-4-14 R-7 residential (R-7) ........................................................ 17-52
17-4-15 R-6 residential (R-6) ........................................................ 17-53
17-4-16 R-3.5 residential (R-3.5) .................................................. 17-53
17-4-17 Multi-family residential (MR) zoning group .............. 17-54
17-4-18 Multi-family residential (medium density) (MR-1) ... 17-54
17-4-19 Multi-family residential (high density) (MR-2) .......... 17-55
17-4-20 Commercial zoning districts ......................................... 17-55
17-4-21 Resort and recreation zone (RR) ................................... 17-56
17-4-22 Neighborhood commercial (NC) .................................. 17-57
17-4-23 Village commercial (VC) ................................................ 17-57
17-4-24 Industrial zoning districts ............................................. 17-58
17-4-25 Light industrial (LI) ........................................................ 17-58
17-4-26 Heavy industry (HI) ....................................................... 17-59
17-4-27 Mixed-use zoning districts ............................................ 17-59
17-4-28 Mixed-use streets ............................................................ 17-73
17-4-29 Blended-use (BU) ............................................................ 17-83
17-4-30 Downtown Marana overlay (DO) ................................ 17-85
17-4-31 Downtown neighborhood (DN) ................................... 17-86
17-4-32 Downtown (DT) .............................................................. 17-87
17-4-33 Specific plan (SP) ............................................................ 17-88
17-4-1 Zone districts and zoning groups established
A. The zones and zoning groups listed in table 1 (zone districts and
zoning groups summary) are established by this section.
B. Zoning districts that are not listed in table 1 remain adopted and
applicable to geographic areas bearing that zoning designation, and
can be found in the separately published Marana land development
code.
C. Table 1 also shows the consolidation of certain residential zoning
districts into zoning groups as of the effective date of this chapter.
These zoning groups combine zones that allow the same uses in the
use matrix table (table 2) and the conditions per use table (table 3).
In some cases, a zoning group label is used for ease of reference in
table headings and cross-references (for example, “ER” in place of
“R-36” and “GR” in place of “R-3.5”).
The separately published Marana land de-
velopment code may be found on the
Town’s website here.
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D. Official zone map. The location and boundaries of each of the zones
are shown on the official zone map of the town, and the map is a
part of this code. Whenever amendments or changes are made in
zone boundaries, the amendments or changes must be made by or-
dinance and recorded on the official zone map. The official zone
map data layer maintained by and located in the office of the tech-
nology services department is the final authority in determining
current zoning status.
E. Zone districts and zoning groups summary table. The following ta-
ble shows the town’s zone districts and zoning groups.
Table 1. Zone districts and zoning groups summary
Agricultural zone
AG Agricultural
Ranchette residential zoning group (RA)
RD-180 RD-180 rural development
R-144 R-144 residential
R-80 R-80 residential
Estate residential zoning group (ER)
R-36 R-36 residential
Neighborhood residential zoning group (NR)
R-16 R-16 residential
R-10 R-10 residential
R-8 R-8 residential
R-7 R-7 residential
R-6 R-6 residential
Garden residential zoning group (GR)
R-3.5 R-3.5 residential
Multi-family residential zoning group (MR)
MR-1 Multi-family residential (medium density)
MR-2 Multi-family residential (high density)
Commercial zones
RR Resort and recreation
NC Neighborhood commercial
VC Village commercial
Industrial zones
LI Light industrial
HI Heavy industry
Mixed-use zones
DMO Downtown Marana overlay
DT Downtown
DN Downtown neighborhood
BU Blended-use
Specific plan zone
SP Specific plan
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17-4-2 Use matrix
A. Table 2 (use matrix) identifies the permissiveness of uses in all resi-
dential zoning groups and zoning districts other than the mixed-use
districts and the SP zone. (Uses for the mixed-use districts and the
SP zone are set forth in the mixed-use zoning district use matrix
found at table 4.)
B. The notations in table 2 have the following meanings:
1. “P” means the use is permitted subject to design standards.
2. “A” means the use is permitted as an accessory use located on
the same lot with a permitted use.
3. “C” means the use is allowed upon approval of a conditional use
permit (see section Table 3).
4. “U” means the use is allowed upon meeting the conditions set
forth in table 3 below.
5. “T” means the use is allowed upon approval of a temporary use
permit (see section 17-3-3).
6. “X” means the use is prohibited.
C. Uses not mentioned.
1. General presumption. Uses not listed shall be presumed to be
prohibited, unless the planning director determines that the use
is materially similar to a listed use.
2. Planning director determination. If a use is not listed in table 2
and is not otherwise prohibited by law, the planning director
shall determine whether the use is materially similar to a use
listed in table 2, using as a guide the most recently published
north American industry classification system (NAICS) as estab-
lished by the United States census bureau.
3. Materially similar uses.
a. If the planning director finds that the use is materially simi-
lar, the regulations governing that use shall apply to the use
not listed and the planning director’s decision shall be filed
in the office of the town clerk, with copies provided to the
council and manager.
b. Interpretations may be ratified or modified by legislative ac-
tion of the town council upon recommendation by the plan-
ning commission.
4. Not materially similar uses. If the planning director determines
that a materially similar use does not exist, the planning director
may consider submitting an amendment to this section to estab-
lish a specific listing for the use in question by legislative action
of the town council upon recommendation by the planning com-
mission.
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Table 2. Use matrix
Uses AG RA ER NR GR MR RR NC VC LI HI
Residential
Single-family detached P P P P P C C X X X X
Duplex X X C C P P X U X X X
Townhouse X X X X P P P U P X X
Multi-family X X X X X P P P P X X
Manufactured home P U U U U X X U X X X
Modular home P P U U U X X U X X X
Accessory structure A A A A A A A A A A A
Assisted living home P P P C C C C C C X X
Adult foster care home P P P C C C C C C X X
Caretaker quarters A A A X X A A A A A A
Carport A A A X X A A A A A A
Child care home U U U U U U U X X X X
Community recreation P P P P P P P P P X X
Enclosed storage A A A A A A A A A A A
Fences or walls A A A A A A A A A A A
Foster home P P P P P C C C C X X
Garage A A A A A A A A A A A
Guest quarters A A A U U U X X X X X
Home occupation U U U U U U U U U X X
Model home A A A A A A A A A X X
Real estate sales office T T T T T T T T T X X
RV park X X X X X C X C C C X
Single-family dwelling in temporary structure T T T T T T T T T T T
Sports court A A A A A A A A A A A
Swimming pool or spa A A A A A A A A A A A
Transitional housing C C C C C C C C C X X
Agricultural
Apiary U U U X X X X X X X X
Aviary U U U X X X X X X U U
Chickens U U U U X X X X X X X
Community garden P P P P P P P P P P P
Composting facility A X X X X X A X X X X
Corral or barn P A A X X X A X C X X
Dairy farm or feedlot C X X X X X X X X X X
Farming P A X X X X X X X X X
Roosters and other fowl, ratites, or rodents U U X X X X X X X X X
Greenhouse P A A A A A A P P P P
Household pets P P P P P P P P P P P
Livestock auction yard C X X X X X X X X X X
Livestock, large or small U U X X X X U X X X X
Medical marijuana dispensary offsite cultivation loca-
tion
X X X X X X X X X X X
Nursery P C X X X X X P P P P
Riding arena (unlighted) P A A X X X A C P P P
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Table 2. Use matrix
Uses AG RA ER NR GR MR RR NC VC LI HI
Rodeo grounds C C C X X X A X X C C
Stable, private (unlighted) P A A X X X A X X X X
Stable, public P C X X X X C C P P P
Swine U C X X X X X X X X X
Lodging
Bed and breakfast P C C C X X P C X X X
Campground C X X X X X C X X X X
Hotel X X X X X X P C P P P
Resort C C X X X X P X P C X
RV park X X X X X X C C P X X
Vacation rental P P P P P P P P P X X
Entertainment
Amusement, indoor X X X X X X A U P P P
Amusement, outdoor C X X X X X A U P P P
Golf course P P P P P P A X X X X
Sexually oriented business X X X X X X X X U U U
Special event venue C X X X X X A X C P P
Temporary community event T T T T T T T T T T T
Zoo; petting zoo C X X X X X C X X X X
Service
Adult day health care facility X X X X X X A P P P P
Assisted living center X X X X X X P P P P P
Automobile paint and body shop X X X X X X X X X P P
Automobile service facility C X X X X X X C P P P
Automobile fuel station X X X X X X A P P P P
Bar X X X X X X A P P P P
Car wash X X X X X X X C P P P
Child care facility C C C C X X A P P C C
Commercial vehicle service facility A X X X X X X X X P P
Donation bin X X X X X X X T T T T
Financial institution X X X X X X X P P P P
Fitness center X X X X X X A U P P P
Helistop X X X X X X C X A P P
Laundry or dry cleaner X X X X X X X U U P P
Kennel C X X X X X X X U U U
Medical clinics X X X X X X A P P P P
Parking lot A A A A A A A P P P P
Personal service X X X X X X A P P P P
Public horse track C X X X X X X X X X X
Restaurant C X X X X X A P P P P
Veterinary clinic C X X X X X X P P P P
Office
Office A X X X X A A P P P P
Television, radio, or film studio X X X X X X C U U P P
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Table 2. Use matrix
Uses AG RA ER NR GR MR RR NC VC LI HI
Retail
Agricultural, industrial, or commercial vehicle sales or
lease
C X X X X X X X X P P
Auto sales X X X X X X X X P P P
Farmers market P X X X X X X P P P P
Medical marijuana dispensary X X X X X X X X C C C
Package liquor store X X X X X X X P P P P
Retail establishment, under 30,000 sq. ft., no open stor-
age
X X X X X X A P P P P
Retail establishment, 30,000 sq. ft. and larger, no open
storage
X X X X X X X X P P P
Retail establishment with open storage X X X X X X X X C P P
Temporary retail T X X X X T T T T T T
Open space
Public park or playground P P P P P P P P P P P
Institutional
Cemetery or mausoleum without crematory P C X X X X X C P P P
Cemetery or mausoleum with crematory C X X X X X X X C C P
Hospital X X X X X X X C C C C
Indoor assembly C X X X X X A U P P P
Long-term care facility X X X X X X C P P P P
Place of worship P P P P P P P P P P P
Private school C C C C C C A P P P P
Utilities
Power plant C C X X X X X X X C C
Utility facility C C C C C C C P P P P
Wireless communication facility U U U U U U U U U U U
Industrial
Batching plant C X X X X X X X X X C
Construction equipment sales, service, storage or distri-
bution
X X X X X X X X X C P
Contractor’s yard X X X X X X X X X P P
Dog and cat food processing X X X X X X X X X X X
Explosive materials manufacturing or storage X X X X X X X X X X C
Fertilizer plant X X X X X X X X X X X
Food processing facility C X X X X X X C C C P
Foundry X X X X X X X X X X C
Heavy manufacturing X X X X X X X X X C C
Junkyard X X X X X X X X X X C
Laboratory X X X X X X X A C P P
Light manufacturing X X X X X X X X X P P
Mineral extraction or borrow pit C X X X X X X X X X C
Mini storage X X X X X X X X C P P
Rendering plant X X X X X X X X X X X
Rubber reclaiming or processing X X X X X X X X X X X
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Table 2. Use matrix
Uses AG RA ER NR GR MR RR NC VC LI HI
Slaughterhouse X X X X X X X X X X X
Tar or asphalt roofing processing X X X X X X X X X X X
Warehouse X X X X X X X X X P P
17-4-3 Use conditions matrix
The following table lists the conditions that apply to uses marked with
a “U” in Table 2 (Use matrix). Where a zoning group is listed in the
“zone(s)” column, the conditions apply to all zoning districts in that
zoning group.
Table 3. Conditions per use
USE ZONE(S) CONDITION(S)
Residential
Duplex NC Density shall be no less than eight residences per acre
Townhouse NC Density shall be no less than eight residences per acre
Manufactured home RA ER NR GR
NC
Shall be skirted on both sides and ends unless placed at ground
level
Modular home ER NR GR NC Architectural similarity and compatibility for the purpose of
blending into the existing neighborhood
Child care home AG RA ER NR
GR MR RR
Must be conducted in a single-family dwelling by a full time
occupant of the dwelling
During operating hours, the entire property may be devoted to
the use
An opaque five-foot fence or wall shall screen outdoor activity
and equipment areas from any adjacent residential use
AG RA ER NR
GR
Shall not employ more than one nonresident of the premises
All parking shall be on site and shall not include commercial
parking features such as wheel stops, parking lanes or strip-
ing
Shall maintain the required residential off-street parking
Any new structure or proposed changes to an existing single-
family dwelling used as a child care home must be consistent
with the residential character of the single-family dwelling as
it appeared before operation of the child care home
Guest quarters GR MR Must be located within the principal residence
NR Must be located within the principal residence on lots smaller
than 16,000 square feet
Home occupation AG RA ER NR
GR MR RR NC
VC
Must be conducted by a full time occupant of the dwelling
Shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of a dwelling
Shall not employ more than one nonresident of the premises
Exterior public display of stock-in-trade, external evidence of
the home occupation, and outdoor storage of equipment or
material associated with the home occupation are prohibited
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Table 3. Conditions per use
USE ZONE(S) CONDITION(S)
All parking shall be on site and shall not include commercial
parking features such as wheel stops, parking lanes or strip-
ing
Shall maintain the required residential off-street parking
Shall not create more parking demand or vehicular or pedes-
trian traffic than a typical residential use
No more than one vehicle shall be used in conjunction with the
home occupation
Shall not cause any sustained, unpleasant, or unusual noises or
vibrations; noxious fumes or odors; or other nuisances in the
immediate neighborhood
Shall serve no more than five clients per day and two at any
time
Any new structure or proposed changes to an existing structure
used in conjunction with the home occupation must be con-
sistent with the residential character of the dwelling
Prohibited home occupations include auto repair and service;
veterinarian service, kennels, and pet grooming; commercial
food preparation; mortuary or embalming service; tattoo par-
lor; welding service; and any commercial use not customarily
incidental to a residential use
Does not include specific uses regulated by other provisions of
this title
Agricultural
General All Lot area and fenced area for one type of animal shall not also be
counted for any other type of animal
Minimum fenced area is included in minimum lot area
Apiary AG RA ER Colonies shall be maintained in movable-frame hives
Hives shall be erected using a hive stand which separates the
hive’s bottom boards from directly contacting the ground
Colonies shall be maintained to reasonably prevent undue
swarming or aggressive behavior
Four colonies shall be permitted for every 10,000 square feet of
parcel area
Shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any adjacent resi-
dential property line and a minimum of 60 feet from all other
property lines
Aviary AG RA ER LI
HI
No more than 40 birds permitted on any property within a resi-
dential district or adjacent to a residential district
Must be set back a minimum of 60 feet from any property line
and 20 feet from any residential structure or aviary
Length or width shall not exceed 50 linear feet except in the RU
zone
Shall not exceed the maximum building height of the applicable
zoning district
Shall not exceed 2,000 square feet
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Table 3. Conditions per use
USE ZONE(S) CONDITION(S)
Chickens; roosters;
other fowl
AG RA No more than 40 animals per acre
Structures shall be set back a minimum of 60 feet from any
property whose zoning does not allow roosters or other fowl,
and a minimum of 30 feet from any property line
Chickens ER NR One chicken permitted for every 1,000 square feet of lot area
Chickens and associated structures prohibited in the area ex-
tending the full width of the lot between the main building
and the front street lot line
Structures six feet or less in height and 16 square feet or less in
area are not required to be set back from the side or rear prop-
erty line, but must be behind the main building
Structures more than six feet in height or larger than 16 square
feet in area are subject to accessory building setback require-
ments
All structures must be at least 20 feet from any offsite dwelling
unit
A setback is not required from property lines abutting alleys,
rights-of-way, access easements, or nonresidential uses, or
with the consent of the adjacent property owner
The maximum permitted height of a structure is 12 feet
Livestock, large or
small
AG RA RR Animals shall be confined within a stock-tight fence or corral
Animal structures shall be set back a minimum of 60 feet from
all property lines
Corrals shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from the front
property line
Livestock, large AG RA RR One animal shall be permitted for every 10,000 square feet of
lot area
A minimum of 400 square feet of fenced area shall be provided
for each animal
Livestock, small AG RA RR One animal shall be permitted for every 5,000 square feet of lot
area
A minimum of 200 square feet of fenced area shall be provided
for each animal
Ratites AG RA One permitted for every 10,000 square feet of lot area
Animals shall be confined within minimum six-foot-high stock-
tight fenced corrals
Structures shall be set back a minimum of 60 feet from any
property line
Corrals shall be set back a minimum of 30 feet from any prop-
erty line
Rodents AG RA A maximum of 40 animals permitted per acre
Structures shall be set back a minimum of 60 feet from any
property line
Swine AG Minimum lot size shall be one acre
One swine per acre shall be permitted for a parcel smaller than
five acres
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Table 3. Conditions per use
USE ZONE(S) CONDITION(S)
The minimum setback for a swine related structure and or pen
on a lot less than five acres shall be 100 feet from any property
line
On a parcel five acres or greater, all swine related structures
and or pens shall be located on the half of the property oppo-
site of the highest classified street adjacent to the subject prop-
erty
The minimum required setback for any pen or structure on a lot
containing five or more swine shall be 300 feet from any prop-
erty line
Entertainment
Amusement, indoor NC Shall not exceed 30,000 sq. ft.
Sexually oriented
business
VC LI HI Shall meet all of the setbacks and other requirements set forth
in A.R.S. § 13-1422 as it may be amended from time to time
Service
Fitness center NC Shall not exceed 10,000 sq. ft.
Laundry or dry
cleaner
NC Shall not exceed 10,000 sq. ft.
Laundry or dry
cleaner
VC Shall not exceed 30,000 sq. ft.
Kennel VC LI Boarding allowed only in fully enclosed building
Not permitted within 1,000 feet of any existing residence
Kennel HI Not permitted within 1,000 feet of any existing residence
Office
Television, radio, or
film studio
NC VC Shall not exceed 10,000 sq. ft. except upon issuance of a condi-
tional use permit
Institutional
Indoor assembly NC Shall not exceed 30,000 sq. ft.
Utilities
Wireless communi-
cation facility
All See chapter 17-18
17-4-4 Lot standards
A. Lot widths and depths. In R-80, R-36, R-16, R-10, R-8, R-7, R-6, and
R-3.5 zones, each lot must have a width-to-depth ratio of between
3.0 and 0.33. Therefore, the average depth of the lot must be at least
one-third its average width, and the average width of the lot must
be at least one-third its average depth.
B. Utilities. All utilities must be undergrounded.
17-4-5 Agricultural (AG)
A. Properties in the agricultural (AG) zoning district are regulated
based on their primary use as set forth in the use matrix set forth in
section 17-4-2.
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B. Purpose. The purpose of the AG zone is to accommodate agricul-
tural, rural, and open space uses and related activities. This zone
will minimize adverse impacts on rural and agricultural lands from
development of incompatible land uses and urban encroachment.
C. Development standards:
Lot area (minimum) 5 acres
3.3 acres per dwelling unit
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 40 ft.
Side – 40 ft.
Rear – 60 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Accessory building, not for ag-
ricultural use – 30 ft.
Accessory buildings, for agri-
cultural use – 50 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 40% of the total lot area
17-4-6 Residential zoning districts
The residential zoning districts are the RD-180, R-144, R-80, R-36, R-16,
R-10, R-8, R-7, R-6, R-3.5, and MR zones. Properties in residential zoning
districts are regulated based on their primary use as set forth in the use
matrix set forth in section 17-4-2. Only one primary use is permitted in
residential zoning districts.
17-4-7 RD-180 rural development (RD-180)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of large lot resi-
dential development and subdivisions.
B. Development standards:
Lot area (minimum) 180,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 40 ft.
Side – 30 ft.
Rear – 50 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 40% of the total lot area
17-4-8 R-144 residential (R-144)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of low density res-
idential uses.
B. Development standards:
Lot area (minimum) 144,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 40 ft.
Side – 30 ft.
Rear – 40 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 40% of the total lot area
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17-4-9 R-80 residential (R-80)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of low density res-
idential uses.
B. Development standards:
Lot area (minimum) 80,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 30 ft.
Side – 30 ft.
Rear – 40 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 40% of the total lot area
17-4-10 R-36 Residential (R-36)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of low density res-
idential uses.
B. Development standards:
Lot area (minimum) 36,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 30 ft.
Street side – 20 ft.
Side – 15 ft.
Rear – 30 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 40% of the total lot area
17-4-11 R-16 residential (R-16)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of single-family
homes, with one dwelling and customary accessory building on an
individual lot.
B. Development standards, subject to section 17-7-8 (setback, lot cov-
erage, and building height modifications):
Lot area (minimum) 16,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 20 ft.
Front-loading garage – 25 ft.
Street side – 15 ft.
Side – 10 ft.
Rear – 20 ft.
Rear – attached or detached
patio structure open on at
least three sides – 5 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 50% of the total lot area
C. Design standards. Refer to chapter 17-7 (residential design stand-
ards).
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17-4-12 R-10 residential (R-10)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of single-family
homes, with one dwelling and customary accessory building on an
individual lot.
B. Development standards, subject to section 17-7-8 (setback, lot cov-
erage, and building height modifications):
Lot area (minimum) 10,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 16 ft.
Front-loading garage – 20 ft.
Street side – 10 ft.
Side – 5 ft.
Rear – 15 ft.
Rear – attached or detached
patio structure open on at
least three sides – 5 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 50% of the total lot area
C. Design standards. Refer to chapter 17-7 (residential design stand-
ards).
17-4-13 R-8 residential (R-8)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of single-family
homes, with one dwelling and customary accessory building on an
individual lot.
B. Development standards, subject to section 17-7-8 (setback, lot cov-
erage, and building height modifications):
Lot area (minimum) 8,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 16 ft.
Front-loading garage – 20 ft.
Street side – 10 ft.
Side – 5 ft.
Rear – 15 ft.
Rear – attached or detached
patio structure open on at
least three sides – 5 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 50% of the total lot area
C. Design standards. Refer to chapter 17-7 (residential design stand-
ards).
17-4-14 R-7 residential (R-7)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of single-family
homes, with one dwelling and customary accessory building on an
individual lot.
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B. Development standards, subject to section 17-7-8 (setback, lot cov-
erage, and building height modifications):
Lot area (minimum) 7,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 16 ft.
Front-loading garage – 20 ft.
Street side – 10 ft.
Side – 5 ft.
Rear – 15 ft.
Rear – attached or detached
patio structure open on at
least three sides – 5 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 50% of the total lot area
C. Design standards. Refer to chapter 17-7 (residential design stand-
ards).
17-4-15 R-6 residential (R-6)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of single-family
homes, with one dwelling and customary accessory building on an
individual lot.
B. Development standards, subject to section 17-7-8 (setback, lot cov-
erage, and building height modifications):
Lot area (minimum) 6,000 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 16 ft.
Front-loading garage – 20 ft.
Street side – 10 ft.
Side – 5 ft.
Rear – 15 ft.
Rear – attached or detached
patio structure open on at
least three sides – 5 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 55% of the total lot area
C. Design standards. Refer to chapter 17-7 (residential design stand-
ards).
17-4-16 R-3.5 residential (R-3.5)
A. Purpose. This residential zone consists primarily of medium-high
density neighborhoods with single-family attached and detached
homes.
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B. Development standards:
Lot area (minimum) 3,500 sq. ft.
Setbacks (minimum) Front – 10 ft.
Front-loading garage – 20 ft.
Street side – 10 ft.
Side – per building code
Rear – 10 ft.
Rear – attached or detached
patio structure open on at
least three sides – 5 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 75% of the total lot area
C. Design standards. Refer to chapter 17-7 (residential design stand-
ards).
17-4-17 Multi-family residential (MR) zoning group
A. Description. The MR zoning group consists of the MR-1 and MR-2
zones.
B. Density. Undevelopable areas such as washes and slopes over 15%
shall be excluded when calculating density in the MR zoning group
net developable area.
C. Design standards. The following design standards apply in the MR
zoning group.
1. All pertinent requirements of chapter 17-8 (multi-family, com-
mercial, and industrial design standards).
2. Privacy walls are not permitted between MR zones and open
space. See-through security fencing is permitted.
17-4-18 Multi-family residential (medium density) (MR-1)
The following development standards apply in the MR-1 zone:
Density (maximum) 14 units per acre
Site setbacks (minimum) Front – 20 ft.
Side – 20 ft.
Rear – 20 ft.
Building height (maximum) 35 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 55% of the total lot area
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Recreational or active common
area (minimum)
15% of site excluding parking,
circulation, and drainage
areas
Private patio, balcony, or
combination (minimum)
75 sq. ft. per unit
17-4-19 Multi-family residential (high density) (MR-2)
The following development standards apply in the MR-2 zone:
Density (minimum) 14 units per acre
Site setbacks (minimum) Front – 20 ft.
Side – 20 ft.
Rear – 20 ft.
Building height (maximum) 50 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 70% of the total lot area
Recreational or active common
area (minimum)
20% of site excluding parking,
circulation, and drainage
areas
17-4-20 Commercial zoning districts
A. General. The commercial zoning districts are the RR, NC, and VC
zones.
1. Properties are regulated based on their primary use as set forth
in the use matrix set forth in section 17-4-2.
2. A single parcel may have multiple permitted uses.
B. Access and traffic control:
1. Uses in RR and NC zones must access arterial or collector streets.
2. Uses in VC zone must access arterial streets.
3. Site access driveways must meet the following requirements:
a. Access driveways in VC zone must have a median to provide
separation from incoming and outgoing traffic.
b. The number of access driveways to any one street must be
minimized.
c. The location and separation requirements applicable to ac-
cess driveways shall be based on the speed and type of the
adjacent roadway.
d. The number and location of access driveways must be ap-
proved by the town engineer.
4. Off-street loading:
a. Stores must have a rear or side entrance that is accessible to
a loading area and service driveway.
b. Service driveways must be a minimum of 20 feet in width
and are in addition to the driveways or circulation system
used by the vehicles of shoppers and/or fire lanes.
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c. The arrangement of truck loading and unloading facilities
for each store may not block or extend into any fire lane or
any other private or public driveway or street used for ve-
hicular circulation.
d. Loading and delivery zones must be clearly marked. Joint-
use loading and delivery shopping spaces may be permitted
as a part of the approval of a complex.
C. Storage: Open storage of equipment and materials is prohibited.
Open storage of stock-in-trade is permitted.
D. Landscaping: At least 10% of the area not covered by buildings must
be landscaped in NC and VC.
E. Design standards. See chapter 17-8 (multi-family, commercial, and
industrial design standards).
17-4-21 Resort and recreation zone (RR)
A. Purpose and intent. The resort and recreation zone provides for the
development and operation of temporary lodging, recreation op-
portunities and associated specialized guest facilities while protect-
ing adjacent land uses from inappropriate and adverse impacts.
B. Development standards.
Site area (minimum) 10 acres
Floor area ratio (maximum) 0.25
Density 4.36 units per acre
Site setbacks (minimum) Arterial or major collector – 40
ft.
Minor collector or local – 25 ft.
Side – 25 ft.
Rear – 25 ft.
Building height (maximum) 50 ft.
Accessory buildings – 40 ft.
50% height increase may be ap-
proved with a conditional use
permit (see section 17-3-2,
conditional use permits)
Height must match adjacent
parcel permitted height within
75 ft. of site property line
Lot coverage (maximum) 40% of the total lot area
Landscape area requirements
(minimum; site)
25 ft. front, street side, and
abutting residential zones
Street frontages require trees
planted at no more than 20 ft.
on center with 25% in a 24-
inch box or greater
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Landscaping must cover at least
15% of the site
Landscaping and trees must
cover at least 15% of, and be
evenly distributed through-
out, parking areas
Must provide one tree for every
six parking stalls
17-4-22 Neighborhood commercial (NC)
A. Purpose. The neighborhood commercial (NC) zone accommodates
businesses serving neighborhood residential needs including retail
sales and professional services and ensures compatibility with adja-
cent residential uses.
B. Development standards.
Site area 1 acre min., 20-acre max.
Floor area ratio (maximum) 0.5
Density 10 dwelling units per acre
Site setbacks (minimum) Front – 20 ft.
Street side—20 ft.
Side – 20 ft.
Rear – 20 ft.
Building height (maximum) 30 ft.
Accessory buildings – 25 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 40% of the total area (commer-
cial)
50% of the total area (residen-
tial)
Buffer (minimum; site) 25 ft. from residential zone
property line
17-4-23 Village commercial (VC)
A. Purpose. The village commercial (VC) zone is a community level
commercial zone intended to provide for business serving the town
and surrounding communities providing the sale of goods and ser-
vices and a variety of commercial and professional activities as well
as higher-density residential opportunities.
B. Development standards.
Lot area (minimum) 10 acres
Floor area ratio (maximum) 0.5
Density (maximum) 15 dwelling units per acre
Site setbacks (minimum) Front – 30 ft.
Street side—30 ft.
Side – 20 ft.
Rear – 20 ft.
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Building height (maximum) 50 ft. (commercial)
40 ft. (residential)
Accessory buildings – 30 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum) 55% of the total area
Buffer (minimum; site) 40 ft. from residential zone
property line
C. Mechanical equipment and ductwork.
1. All roof mounted equipment and ductwork must be screened by
an enclosure consistent with the architecture of the building.
2. Mechanical equipment, except utility equipment owned by the
providers of those utilities, may not be exposed on an exterior
wall surface of a building, and must be concealed or screened to
the maximum extent practicable.
17-4-24 Industrial zoning districts
A. The industrial zoning districts are the LI and HI zones. Properties in
industrial zoning districts are regulated based on their primary use
as set forth in the use matrix set forth in section 17-4-2.
B. Design standards. See chapter 17-8 (multi-family, commercial, and
industrial design standards).
C. Mechanical equipment and ductwork.
1. All roof mounted equipment, ductwork, and cyclone blowers
must be screened by an enclosure consistent with the architec-
ture of the building.
2. Mechanical equipment, except utility equipment owned by the
providers of those utilities, may not be exposed on an exterior
wall surface of a building, and must be concealed or screened to
the maximum extent practicable.
3. Any use of an incinerator requires a conditional use permit (see
section 17-3-2).
D. Storage: Outdoor storage must be screened on all sides by opaque
fencing and solid gates. In the LI zone, outdoor storage areas are
only permitted as an accessory use and the total area may not exceed
20% of the floor area of the parcel’s buildings.
17-4-25 Light industrial (LI)
A. Purpose. The light industrial (LI) zone provides for manufacturing,
processing, research, science, engineering, wholesale trade, services,
general commercial, institutional and retail sales.
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B. Development standards.
Site area (minimum) One acre (no minimum lot size)
Floor area ratio (maximum) 0.75
Site setbacks (minimum) Residential street – 50 ft.
Non-residential street – 20 ft.
Where abutting a residentially-
zoned parcel—30 ft. or the
height of the building, which-
ever is greater, and the entire
setback shall be landscaped
All other situations – 15 ft.
Building height (maximum) 50 ft.
Lot coverage No maximum
17-4-26 Heavy industry (HI)
A. Purpose. The heavy industrial (HI) zone provides for manufactur-
ing, processing, research, science, engineering, and wholesale trade.
B. Development standards.
Site area (minimum) One acre (no minimum lot size)
Floor area ratio (maximum) 1.00
Site setbacks (minimum) Residential street – 50 ft.
Non-residential street – 20 ft.
Abutting a residentially-zoned
parcel—30 ft. or the height of
the building, whichever is
greater
All other situations—15 ft.
Building height (maximum) 55 ft.
Lot coverage No maximum
17-4-27 Mixed-use zoning districts
A. General. The mixed-use zoning districts are the BU, DO, DT, and
DN zones. Properties in mixed-use zoning districts are regulated
primarily on the physical form, intensity, character, and size of
buildings and uses. Use restrictions in the mixed-use zoning dis-
tricts are found in the use matrix set forth in table 4 below.
B. Purpose. The mixed-use zoning districts promote walkable, com-
pact, downtown and neighborhood development. The zones will
vary the intensity of land use, variety of land uses, scale and size of
buildings, and other factors according to the context.
1. The BU zone is implemented through a blended-use plan, ap-
proved with the rezoning to BU, comprised of a combination of
the three intensities described below and regulated by section
17-4-28.
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a. Low intensity: Consists of single-family residential areas,
with some mix of uses, home occupations, and accessory
buildings.
b. Medium intensity: Consists of a mix of uses but is primarily
blended density residential. It contains a wide range of
building types—houses, courtyard housing, townhouses,
duplexes, triplexes, small apartment buildings, and live-
work units.
c. High intensity: Consists of higher density mixed-use build-
ings that accommodate retail, offices, institutions, and apart-
ments or condominiums.
2. The DT and DN zones are implemented through a downtown
implementation plan, submitted by one or more owners of land
located in the DO district. Until submission and approval of a
downtown implementation plan, the underlying zoning entitle-
ments remain in place. Upon town approval of a downtown im-
plementation plan, the underlying zoning entitlements are re-
placed with the zoning entitlements set forth in the DT and DN
zones.
C. Use. Mixed-use districts are subject to the requirements of table 4
below, where the notations have the following meanings:
1. “P” means the use is permitted subject to design standards.
2. “A” means the use is permitted as an accessory use located on
the same lot with a permitted use.
3. “C” means the use is allowed upon approval of a conditional use
permit (see section 17-3-2).
4. “U” means the use is allowed upon meeting the conditions set
forth in table 5 below.
5. “T” means the use is allowed upon approval of a temporary use
permit (see section 17-3-3).
6. “X” means the use is prohibited.
D. Uses not mentioned.
1. General presumption. Uses not listed in table 4 and not other-
wise prohibited by law shall be presumed to be permitted sub-
ject to the conditions and restrictions that apply to the most sim-
ilar use, as determined by the planning director. A use shall be
prohibited only if the planning director determines that the use
is not similar to any listed use.
2. Planning director determination. In making the determination
required by paragraph 17-4-27 D. 1 above, the planning director
shall use as a guide the most recently published north American
industry classification system as established by the United States
census bureau.
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3. Notice of determination. The planning director’s determination
under paragraph 17-4-27 D. 1 above shall be filed in the office of
the town clerk, with copies provided to the council and man-
ager.
4. Ratification or modification. The planning director’s determina-
tion may be ratified or modified by legislative action of the town
council upon recommendation by the planning commission.
5. No similar uses. If the planning director determines that a simi-
lar use does not exist, the planning director may submit an
amendment to this section to establish a specific listing for the
use in question by legislative action of the town council upon
recommendation by the planning commission.
Table 4. Mixed-use zoning district use matrix
Use
Blended use zone
(BU) intensity
Downtown
overlay (DO)
Low Medium High DN DT
Residential
Single-family detached P P X P X
Two-family P P X P X
Three-family X P P P P
Townhouse X P P P P
Multi-family X U P U P
Live-work X P P P P
Accessory dwelling P P P P P
Detached accessory struc-
ture
A A A A A
Group home C C C C C
Home occupation A A A A A
Model home A A A A A
Modular home C X X X X
Sales office T T P T P
Sports court, unlighted A A A A X
Civic space
Park P P U P U
Green P P U P U
Square P P P P P
Plaza X P P P P
Multipurpose field P P X P X
Playground P P P P P
Community garden P P P P P
Agricultural
Corral, barn, or other ani-
mal-keeping structure
A X X X X
Greenhouse P U U U U
Kennel A X X X X
Stables A X X X X
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Table 4. Mixed-use zoning district use matrix
Use
Blended use zone
(BU) intensity
Downtown
overlay (DO)
Low Medium High DN DT
Lodging
Bed and breakfast U U X U P
Hotel X X P U P
Resort X X P U X
Entertainment
Adult entertainment X X X X X
Bowling center X X P X P
Theater, excluding
drive-in
X X P X P
Automotive
Automobile service facil-
ity
X X C X X
Automobile fuel station X X C X X
Auto sales X X X X X
Car wash X X C X X
Drive-thru facility X X C X X
Office
Live-work U U P U P
Office U U P U P
Service
Business service X U U U U
Commercial laundry X X U U X
Child care home provider P P P P X
Day care center C C C C C
Donation bin X X X X X
Financial institution X X U U U
Hospital X X P X X
Medical clinic X U U U C
Medical marijuana dis-
pensary
X X C X C
Mini-storage X X X X X
Personal service X P P P P
Veterinary clinic X X U C C
Retail
Bar, pub, tavern, micro-
brewery
X U U U U
Live-work X P P P P
Package liquor store X X U X U
Restaurant X U U U U
Retail facility X U U U U
Institutional
Cemetery or mausoleum U U X U X
Club or meeting hall X U U X X
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Table 4. Mixed-use zoning district use matrix
Use
Blended use zone
(BU) intensity
Downtown
overlay (DO)
Low Medium High DN DT
Funeral home X U U U U
Museum X U U U U
Place of worship U U U U U
Education
Elementary or middle
school
U U U U X
High school X U U U X
Utilities
Communications facility C C C C C
Utility facility C C C C C
6. Multiple uses. Multiple uses within a single site or building are
permitted in all mixed-use districts and areas.
7. Conditional uses. Conditional uses listed in table 4 above are
limited for size or intensity per table 5 below.
Table 5. Conditions per area
BU low inten-
sity
BU medium
intensity; DN
BU high in-
tensity; DT
Civic space None None Parks and
greens permit-
ted along the
perimeter
Agricultural Not applicable On-site parking
may not exceed
20 spaces
On-site park-
ing may not
exceed 30
spaces
Residential Not applicable Six dwelling
units maximum
No maximum
Lodging Six rooms
maximum
12 rooms maxi-
mum
No maximum
Office 600 sq. ft. max-
imum
6,000 sq. ft. per
floor maximum
No maximum
Service & retail Not applicable 10,000 sq. ft.
maximum; no
open storage
30,000 sq. ft.
maximum; no
open storage
Institutional On-site park-
ing may not
exceed 20
spaces
On-site parking
may not exceed
30 spaces
On-site park-
ing may not
exceed 50
spaces
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Table 5. Conditions per area
BU low inten-
sity
BU medium
intensity; DN
BU high in-
tensity; DT
Education Not applicable Childcare facilities may have
no more than four parking
spaces; elementary schools
may not exceed five acres un-
less playground has 24-hour
access
E. Civic space. The purpose of civic space is to ensure civic amenities
are appropriate in type and location. Civic space is required per the
standards below.
1. At least 5% of the net developable area of all blended-use plans
and of downtown implementation plans five acres or larger
must be dedicated to civic space.
2. Civic spaces are identified and located in the blended-use plan
or downtown implementation plan, and are permitted by loca-
tion per table 4 above.
3. Each blended-use plan or downtown implementation plan 40
acres or more in area must have at least one green, square, or
plaza (see 2, 3, or 4 of table 6). The main civic space must be lo-
cated within 800 feet of the geographic center of the plan and
may be adjusted up to 25% in length from the center by the plan-
ning director for topographical conditions, or existing street
alignment.
4. A square or plaza (3 and 4 of table 6) must have a minimum of
50% of its perimeter bounded by streets.
5. Civic spaces are designed per table 6.
Table 6. Civic space types
1. Park
Area Three acres, minimum
Standard: A space independent
of surrounding buildings. Land-
scape must consist of paths and
trails, fields, and open shelters,
all naturalistically disposed.
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Table 6. Civic space types
2. Green
Area One to five acres
Standard: An open space spa-
tially bounded by landscaping
rather than buildings. Character
consists of landscaping and
trees, naturalistically disposed.
3. Square
Area One-half to five acres
Standard: An open space spa-
tially bounded by buildings.
Landscape consists of paths,
landscaping and trees, formally
disposed. Squares are located at
the intersection of major streets.
4. Plaza
Area One-quarter to four acres
Standard: A plaza is formed by
building fronts. Landscape con-
sists primarily of pavement.
Shade is required for 30% of the
space. Plazas must be located at
the intersection of major streets.
5. Neighborhood multipurpose field
Area One and a half to three acres
Standard: There must be a 20-ft.
clear zone at the perimeter land-
scaped with canopy trees. If ad-
jacent to a street, the street trees
may provide the required shade.
The multipurpose field may also
serve as a stormwater basin.
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Table 6. Civic space types
6. Playground
Area Varies
Standard: A playground must be
fenced and may include an open
shelter or shade structure. Play-
grounds are located within resi-
dential areas and may be placed
within a block or as part of an-
other civic space.
7. Community garden
Area Varies
Standard: Community gardens
consist of land used for the culti-
vation of fruits, vegetables,
plants, flowers, or herbs by mul-
tiple users.
F. Development standards.
1. Site standards.
a. Setbacks. Buildings must be set back from parcel boundaries
according to table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15, and table 16
below.
b. Lot coverage. Lot coverage by buildings is limited to the
maximum percentage specified in to table 12, table 13, table
14, table 15, and table 16 below.
c. Yards. Yard types must be assigned according to table 7 be-
low.
d. Landscaping. Landscaping is subject to the requirements of
table 7, table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15, and table 16 be-
low. Where the minimum number of required trees cannot
be reasonably planted in a yard, they may be accommodated
with additional streetscape improvements.
e. Buffers are not required within blended-use plans or down-
town implementation plans, except as specifically required
by table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15, and table 16 below.
Street frontage buffers are not required in blended-use plans
or downtown implementation plans.
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Table 7. Yard types
1. Common
Illustration
(BU low
intensity)
Illustration
(BU me-
dium in-
tensity;
DN)
Planting See table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15, and table 16;
trees should shade the sidewalk
Surface 70% minimum must be landscaped; paving is limited
to sidewalks and driveways
Walkways One per street frontage; must access building entries
Fencing Not permitted
2. Fenced
Illustration
(BU low
intensity)
Illustra-
tion(BU
medium
intensity;
DN)
Planting See table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15, and table 16;
trees should shade the sidewalk
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Table 7. Yard types
Surface 50% minimum must be landscaped; paving is limited
to sidewalks and driveways
Walkways One per street frontage; must access building entries
Fencing Required at or along all property lines; three feet
minimum and four feet maximum in height
3. Shallow
Illustration
Planting See table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15 and table 16
Surface Landscaped in BU medium and DN; paved in BU
high and DT (vegetation is permitted in raised con-
tainers)
Walkways One per building entry
Fencing Permitted at building setback line or at outdoor seat-
ing areas; three feet maximum in height
4. Urban
Illustration
Planting Not applicable
Surface Must be paved; vegetation is permitted in raised con-
tainers
Walkways Not applicable
Fencing Permitted outdoor seating areas only; three feet max-
imum in height
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Table 7. Yard types
5. Pedestrian forecourt
Illustration
Planting Not applicable
Surface Must be paved; vegetation is permitted in courtyard
or containers
Fencing Permitted outdoor seating areas only; three feet max-
imum in height
Area 1,800 sq. ft. maximum
Activation Must be bordered by habitable spaces on three sides,
or on two sides at corner sites
6. Vehicular forecourt
Illustration
Planting Not required
Surface Driveway must be paved; the remainder of the yard
may be paved or landscaped
Fencing Permitted outdoor seating areas only; three feet max-
imum in height
Area 3,000 sq. ft. maximum
Activation Must be bordered by habitable spaces on three sides,
or on two sides at corner sites
f. Parking location. Parking on the site must comply with the
following:
i. Parking is required to be behind the building.
ii. Parking must be accessed from an alley or rear lane in
the BU medium and high intensity areas and in the DN
and DT zones.
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iii. Open parking areas must be screened from the street by
a building or streetscreen.
iv. A streetscreen must have openings no wider than the
driveway or sidewalk, plus a setback of 18 inches at
driveway intersections.
v. A streetscreen shall be no less than 42 inches and no more
than six feet in height.
g. Parking requirements. No minimum parking requirements
apply in the mixed-use zones. Maximum parking require-
ments apply to certain uses (see table 5).
2. Building standards.
a. Minimum frontage buildout. Building facades must be built
along the prescribed length of each street frontage as regu-
lated by table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15, and table 16 and
as illustrated in figure 17-a.
Figure 17-A. Frontage buildout
b. Height. Building heights are measured in stories with the fol-
lowing restrictions:
i. Stories are measured from finished floor to finished ceil-
ing.
ii. Stories may not exceed 14 feet in height, except that a
commercial use on the first floor has a minimum height
of 12 feet and a maximum height of 25 feet.
iii. Height limits do not apply to attics or raised basements,
masts, belfries, clock towers, chimney flues, water tanks,
or elevator bulkheads.
iv. Edge conditions. Height is limited to adjacent parcel zon-
ing height within 50 feet of the lot line in all mixed-use
zones.
c. Equipment screening. All outdoor electrical, plumbing, and
mechanical equipment must be located behind the front fa-
cade, or concealed from street view with a screen or wall.
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d. Accessory dwelling. The habitable area of an accessory
dwelling may not exceed 800 sq. ft. or 30% of a principal
dwelling, whichever is greater. Garages are not considered
habitable area.
e. Facades
i. The facade must conform to table 8 and is permitted as
specified by table 12, table 13, table 14, table 15, and table
16.
ii. Building entries must be provided as follows:
a) The main entrance to the principal building must be
located on the primary facade.
b) One entry must be provided for every 80 feet of fa-
cade leading to habitable space.
1) Buildings on corner lots are exempt from entry
frequency requirements if the facade is under 50
feet in length.
iii. Glazing.
a) At least 15% of each story of each facade must be
glazed with clear glass.
b) At least 50% of the first story of buildings facing Ma-
rana Main Street must be glazed with clear glass.
c) Additional glazing requirement apply to shopfronts
per table 8.
iv. Buildings may include multiple facade types along their
length, each type no less than 30 feet in width.
v. A shopfront is required for all ground floor commercial
uses in the BU high intensity area and in the DT zone ex-
cept for lodging and office.
Table 8. Facade types
1. Porch
Requirement Minimum depth of six feet
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Table 8. Facade types
2. Stoop
Requirement Minimum of one foot above
highest adjacent sidewalk grade
3. Common entry
Awnings and canopies should encroach into the right-of-way
4. Terrace
Requirement Minimum eight inches above
highest adjacent sidewalk grade
5. Shopfront
Requirement At least 50% of each ground
floor facade must be glazed
with clear glass
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Table 8. Facade types
6. Gallery
Requirements At least 50% of each ground
floor facade must be glazed
with clear glass
Must be at least eight feet
deep with at least ten feet of
vertical clearance
17-4-28 Mixed-use streets
The requirements of this section, rather than the town’s subdivision
street standards manual, apply within the BU, DN, and DT zones.
A. Centerlines of offset thoroughfares entering onto collector or arterial
thoroughfares must be at least 300 feet apart.
B. Streets must connect to other streets, forming a network. The plan-
ning director is authorized to permit a deviation to this requirement,
thereby allowing a dead-end street terminating in a cul-de-sac, con-
sistent with the following requirements:
1. The planning director, in consultation with the town engineer,
makes one or more of the following determinations:
a. The physical terrain will make connection to other streets
cost-prohibitive or unsafe.
b. Existing development physically blocks connection to other
streets.
c. Access restrictions or standard traffic engineering consider-
ations make connection impossible or unsafe.
2. Connectivity for bicycles and pedestrians should be created and
maintained whenever possible, even when there is no vehicular
connectivity.
3. No cul-de-sac may exceed the greater of 300 feet to the center of
the bulb or one-half block in length.
C. Block standards.
1. Blocks consist of lots surrounded by streets.
a. Lengths of block faces may not exceed the maximum length
of a block face, measured along lot lines, per table 9, except
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the planning director may increase the maximum length by
up to 10% to accommodate specific site conditions.
Table 9. Maximum block face length
Zone or Intensity Length in feet
BU low intensity 500
BU medium intensity 400
BU high intensity 300
DT 300
DN 400
b. Where two or more zones or intensities occur on the same
block face, the block face length may not exceed the shortest
required length.
2. The planning director may exempt blocks adjacent to undevel-
oped land, areas unsuitable for development, or pre-existing in-
complete blocks from a limitation on block length.
3. Block faces exceeding 500 feet must be subdivided with a side-
walk extending through the block that is 12 feet wide, minimum.
4. Rear alleys are required for medium and high intensity areas in
the BU zone and in DT and DN zones. Rear alleys are not man-
datory where the rear lot lines are at the edge of the site to be
subdivided or where the block has been previously subdivided.
D. Intersection sight visibility distances are determined based on the
subdivision street standards, except that sight visibility zones are
not required for mixed-use zone intersections controlled by a traffic
signal or stop sign.
E. Streets in mixed-use zones must be designed as follows:
1. Streets classified as arterial roadways shall use the avenue street
cross section (table 10, cross section 1)
2. Streets classified as collector roadways shall use the avenue or
street cross section (table 10, cross section 1, 2, 3, or 4).
3. Streets classified as local roadways shall use the street cross sec-
tion (table 10, cross section 2, 3, or 4).
4. As an alternative to the above, streets in the BU high intensity
area and in the DT zone may use the commercial street—mixed
parking or parking plaza street cross sections (table 10, cross sec-
tion 7 or 8).
5. The alley cross section (table 10, cross section 5) may be used for
secondary, service, or parking access.
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
1. Avenue
Street type Avenue
Right-of-way width 100 feet
Pavement width 62 feet total (31 feet each)
Movement Free movement, inner lanes
Travel lanes Four
Parking lanes Parallel both sides, eight feet
Curb radius, effective Ten feet
Walkway type Sidewalk, ten feet
Planter type Four-foot by seven-foot tree well
Curb type Vertical, with gutter
Street trees Maximum 30 feet on center
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
2. Commercial street with diagonal parking
Street type Commercial street with diagonal parking
Right-of-way width 80 feet
Pavement width 57 feet
Movement Free movement
Travel lanes Two
Parking lanes Diagonal both sides, 17.5 feet
Curb radius, effective Ten feet
Walkway type Sidewalk, 11.5 feet
Planter type Four foot by seven foot tree well
Curb type Curb with gutter and/or ribbon gutter
Street trees Maximum 30 feet on center
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
3. Commercial local street with parallel parking
Street type Commercial local street with parallel
parking
Right-of-way width 36 feet; utility and access easement in the
sidewalks
Pavement width 36 feet
Movement Free
Travel lanes Two
Parking lanes Parallel both sides, eight feet
Curb radius, effective Ten feet
Walkway type Sidewalk, 12 feet
Planter type Four-foot by seven-foot tree well
Curb type Vertical, with gutter
Street trees Maximum 30 feet on center
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
4. Street
Street type Street
Right-of-way width 32 feet; utility and access easement in curb
ways
Pavement width 32 feet
Movement Slow
Travel lanes Two
Parking lanes Parallel both sides, six feet. Omit mid-
block for 40 foot long staging area.
Curb radius, effective Ten feet
Walkway type Sidewalk, five feet
Planter type Curbway, eight feet landscaped
Curb type Mountable, with gutter
Street trees Maximum 40 feet on center
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
5. Commercial alley
Street type Commercial alley
Right-of-way width 22 feet
Pavement width 11 feet
Movement Slow
Travel lanes Two
Parking lanes None
Curb radius Four feet chamfer
Walkway type Not applicable
Planter type Not applicable
Curb type Not applicable
Landscape Not applicable
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
6. Residential alley
Street type Residential alley
Right-of-way width 22 feet
Pavement width 12 feet
Movement Yield
Travel lanes One
Parking lanes None
Curb radius Four feet
Walkway type Not applicable
Planter type Not applicable
Curb type Not applicable
Landscape Not applicable
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
7. Commercial street—mixed parking
Street type Commercial street—mixed parking
Right-of-way width 90 feet
Pavement width 48 feet
Movement Free
Travel lanes Two
Parking lanes Diagonal, 18 feet; parallel, 8 feet
Curb radius, effective Ten feet; 25 feet at existing intersec-
tions
Walkway type Sidewalk, 21 feet
Planter type Tree well, varies
Curb type Vertical, with gutter
Street trees Maximum 40 feet on center
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Table 10. Mixed-use street cross sections
8. Parking plaza street
Street type Parking plaza street
Right-of-way width 107 feet
Pavement width 74 feet pervious pavers
Movement Free
Travel lanes Two
Parking lanes Diagonal, 18 feet center; parallel, eight
feet sides
Curb radius, effective Ten feet; 25 feet at existing intersections
Walkway type Sidewalk, 15 feet
Planter type 4 ft. x 4 ft. tree well, 6 ft. x 9 ft. center wells
Curb type Vertical
Street trees Maximum 40 feet on center
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17-4-29 Blended-use (BU)
The blended-use zoning district may be applied by process of rezoning
to any parcel 40 acres or greater. The approval of rezoning to BU adopts
the blended-use plan submitted by the applicant in conformance with
this section and section 17-4-27 (mixed-use zoning districts).
A. Blended-use neighborhood types.
1. Aldea. This blended-use neighborhood type consists of no less
than 40 acres and no more than 80 acres.
2. Pueblo. This blended-use neighborhood type has no less than 80
acres, and no more than 200 acres.
B. Multiple neighborhoods must be developed under a single applica-
tion on properties larger than 200 acres.
C. Intensities. Aldeas and pueblos are comprised of land assigned to
intensities rather than uses. The minimum and maximum percent-
age of the blended-use plan’s total land area to be assigned to each
intensity is given in table 11 below.
Table 11. Neighborhood areas
Low inten-
sity
Medium inten-
sity High intensity
Aldea 0 – 45% 25 – 75% 0 – 35%
Pueblo 0 – 30% 40 – 70% 0 – 30%
D. Development standards per intensity area.
Table 12. Low intensity
Lot width 60 feet minimum, 120 feet maximum
Frontage buildout Not applicable
Lot coverage 50% maximum
Setbacks Front, primary – 20 feet minimum
Front, secondary – 15 feet minimum
Side – ten feet minimum
Rear – 12 feet minimum, five feet mini-
mum for accessory buildings
Parking or enclosed storage – 20 feet be-
hind front facade
Building height Two stories maximum
Yard Common
Fenced
Facades Porch
Stoop
Encroachments Porch or patio – 40% of setback maximum,
but no more than 8 feet
Balcony or bay window – 20% of setback
maximum, but no more than four feet
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Table 12. Low intensity
Landscaping Two trees required for every 60 feet of lot
width
Table 13. Medium intensity
Lot width 24 feet minimum, 96 feet maximum
Frontage buildout 60% minimum at setback
Lot coverage 70% maximum
Setbacks Front, primary – six feet minimum, 18 feet
maximum
Front, secondary – six feet minimum,
18 feet maximum
Side – none
Rear – three feet minimum
Parking or enclosed storage – 20 feet be-
hind front facade, with access from alley
or rear lane (see paragraph 17-4-27 F. 1. f
above)
Buildings height Three stories maximum
Yard Fenced
Shallow
Facades Porch
Stoop
Terrace
Common entry
Encroachments Porch, patio or stoop – 60% of actual set-
back, but no more than eight feet
Balcony or bay window – 20% of actual set-
back, but no more than four feet
Landscaping Minimum ten-foot landscaped buffer abut-
ting non-mixed-use residential zones
Minimum of one tree for every 40 feet of
lot width (in addition to street trees)
Parking lots Must have a minimum of 15% landscaped
area, evenly distributed throughout the
parking lot and adjacent to buildings
Landscaped islands must provide one tree
for every six parking stalls
Table 14. High intensity
Lot width 18 feet minimum, 180 feet maximum
Frontage buildout 80% minimum at setback
Lot coverage 80% maximum
Setbacks Front, primary – no minimum, 12 feet max-
imum
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Table 14. High intensity
Front, secondary – no minimum, 12 feet
maximum
Side – no minimum, 24 feet maximum
Rear – three feet minimum
Parking or enclosed storage – 20 feet be-
hind front facade, with access from alley
or rear lane (see paragraph 17-4-27 F. 1. f
above)
Buildings height Four stories maximum
Yard Shallow
Urban
Pedestrian forecourt
Vehicular forecourt
Facades Stoop
Common entry
Terrace
Shopfront
Gallery
Encroachments Awnings and galleries may encroach the
sidewalk to within two feet of the curb
Balcony or bay window – 100% of setback
maximum
Landscaping Minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer abut-
ting non-mixed-use residential zones
Parking lots Must have a minimum of 10% landscaped
area, evenly distributed throughout the
parking lot and adjacent to buildings
Landscaped islands must provide one tree
for every ten parking stalls
17-4-30 Downtown Marana overlay (DO)
A. Purpose. The DO is an overlay designation identifying geographic
areas where owners of land may opt to replace their underlying zon-
ing entitlements with the DN and DT zone designations.
B. Application. To obtain DN and DT zoning in the DO district, one or
more property owners must submit a downtown implementation
plan, showing (at a minimum) the requested locations of DN and
DT zone designations on their property.
C. Administrative approval. The planning director is authorized and
directed to approve a downtown implementation plan that con-
forms to the requirements of sections 17-4-27 (mixed-use zoning dis-
tricts), 17-4-30 (Downtown Marana overlay (DO)), 17-4-31 (Down-
town neighborhood (DN)), and 17-4-32 (Downtown (DT)), and
meets the following minimum requirements:
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1. The DT designation includes all land within 100 feet of the Ma-
rana Main Street right-of-way line.
2. The DN designation includes all land within 100 feet of the prop-
erty line of all properties containing existing single-family resi-
dences, excluding any such property for which the property
owner consents in writing.
3. The DN designation must be used for land that meets both of the
previous two paragraphs.
D. Council approval. Any downtown implementation plan not ap-
proved pursuant to paragraph C of this section may be submitted as
an application for rezoning, which shall be reviewed through the
normal rezoning process.
17-4-31 Downtown neighborhood (DN)
A. Purpose. The DN zone implements the Marana general plan by
providing a transition from the DT to surrounding areas. This zone
consists of a mix of uses but is primarily medium density residential.
It may contain a wide range of building types: houses, courtyard
housing, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, apartment buildings, and
live-work units.
B. Development standards.
Table 15. Downtown neighborhood (DN)
Lot width 24 feet minimum, 96 feet maximum
Frontage buildout 60% minimum at setback
Lot coverage 70% maximum
Setbacks Front—six feet minimum, 18 feet maxi-
mum
Side – no minimum
Rear – three feet minimum
Parking or enclosed storage – 20 feet be-
hind front facade
Buildings height Three stories maximum
Yard Fenced
Shallow
Facades Porch
Stoop
Terrace
Common entry
Shopfront
Encroachments Porch, patio or stoop – 60% of actual set-
back, but no more than eight feet
Balcony or bay window – 20% of actual,
but no more than four feet
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Table 15. Downtown neighborhood (DN)
Landscaping Minimum ten-foot landscaped buffer abut-
ting non-mixed-use residential zones
One tree required for every 40 feet of lot
width (in addition to street trees)
Parking lots Must have a minimum of 15% landscaped
area, evenly distributed throughout the
parking lot and adjacent to buildings
Landscaped islands must provide one tree
for every six parking stalls
17-4-32 Downtown (DT)
A. Purpose. The DT zone implements the Marana general plan by
providing a mixed-use center for town. This zone consists of higher
density mixed-use buildings that accommodate retail, offices, insti-
tutions, and apartments. It has a network of walkable streets that
create blocks along Marana Main Street with wide sidewalks, street
trees, awnings or galleries for shade, and buildings set close to the
sidewalks.
B. Development standards.
Table 16. Downtown (DT)
Lot width 18 feet minimum, 180 feet maximum
Frontage buildout 80% minimum at setback
Lot coverage 80% maximum
Setbacks Front—no minimum, 12 feet maximum
Side – no minimum, 24 feet maximum
Rear – three feet minimum
Buildings height Four stories maximum
Yard Shallow
Urban
Pedestrian forecourt
Vehicular forecourt
Facades Common entry
Terrace
Shopfront
Gallery
Encroachments Awnings and galleries may encroach the
sidewalk to within two feet of the curb
Balcony or bay window – 100% of setback
maximum
Landscaping Minimum 20-foot landscaped buffer abut-
ting non-mixed-use residential zones
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Table 16. Downtown (DT)
Parking lots Must have a minimum of 10% landscaped
area, evenly distributed throughout the
parking lot and adjacent to buildings
Landscaped islands must provide one tree
for every ten parking stalls
17-4-33 Specific plan (SP)
A. General. Properties in each specific plan (SP) zoning district are reg-
ulated based on site-specific regulations prepared by or on behalf of
the master property owner of the particular specific plan area. Each
specific plan is adopted through the rezoning process.
B. Applicability. The owner or owners of one or more contiguous par-
cels of land totaling five acres or larger in size may apply for a spe-
cific plan.
C. Contents of specific plan. At a minimum, a specific plan shall in-
clude the elements described below.
1. The map elements of the specific plan shall illustrate and iden-
tify all of the following located in or within 150 feet of the plan
boundaries:
a. North arrow and scale (written and graphic).
b. All existing land uses and zoning designations.
c. All proposed land uses and zoning designations within the
specific plan.
d. All existing lots and structures.
e. All existing and proposed open space, recreational facilities,
parks and trails.
f. Public, educational, health care, and religious facilities.
g. Water courses and drainage facilities.
h. Name, location, and attributes of existing and proposed ma-
jor and collector streets:
i. Located within the specific plan area, or
ii. Needed to serve the specific plan area.
i. Location and attributes of existing or proposed provisions
for sewage disposal, effluent use, storm water drainage,
solid waste disposal, and public utilities.
2. The text elements for the specific plan shall describe and contain
all of the following:
a. The name by which the specific plan shall be known, includ-
ing the words “specific plan” in its title.
b. The names of all of the following:
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i. The owner or owners of all land in the specific plan.
ii. The holder or holders of any lien on any of the land in
the specific plan.
iii. The developer of the specific plan.
iv. The applicant for approval of the specific plan.
v. The firm or person who prepared the specific plan.
c. How and to what extent the specific plan is to supplement
or supersede the provisions of town code title 17 (land de-
velopment).
d. The legal description and accompanying depiction of the
land included within the proposed specific plan.
e. The specific plan preparation dates and subsequent revision
dates.
f. The objectives of the specific plan.
g. The compatibility of the specific plan with existing and enti-
tled adjoining land uses.
h. A comparison of existing zoning requirements to the zoning
entitlements proposed under the application.
i. Specific development standards for all proposed develop-
ment within the specific plan.
j. An explanation of the type, provider, and adequacy of exist-
ing and proposed utilities and services, including sewer, wa-
ter, electric, telephone, police, fire, schools, and solid waste
disposal.
k. A comparison of existing applicable roadway standards
with all proposed rights-of-way and pavement widths for
each type of street proposed (arterials, collectors, residential
collectors and residential).
l. A description and schedule of development phasing.
m. Drainage and hydrology analysis supporting development
and implementation of the specific plan.
n. Standards for the phasing, construction, and maintenance of
major and collector streets proposed for the specific plan
area or needed to serve the specific plan.
o. Standards for the phasing, construction, and maintenance of
sewage disposal, effluent use, storm water drainage, solid
waste disposal and public utilities.
p. Standards for the conservation, development, or use of nat-
ural resources, including surface water, soils, vegetation,
and wildlife.
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q. Landscaping standards and requirements for development
and implementation of the specific plan.
r. Copies of correspondence with federal, state, local, semi-pri-
vate, or private agencies or organizations relating to the pro-
posed specific plan.
D. Additional requirements for a specific plan on 20 acres or less. A
specific plan for one or more contiguous parcels of land totaling 20
acres or smaller in size shall include the following additional ele-
ments, with the level of specificity increasing as the size of the spe-
cific plan decreases:
1. The preliminary development plan of the proposed develop-
ment showing and labeling all of the following, to the extent ap-
plicable:
a. The center lines, names, and dimensions of existing and pro-
posed public and private roadways and utility easements.
b. All points of ingress and egress to the site.
c. The location of the proposed residential areas and types of
housing proposed.
d. Areas of open space, public areas, drainage areas, and any
proposed facilities such as golf courses, parks, recreation
center, sewage treatment plant, school site, etc.
e. Lot layout and lot sizes.
f. The arrangement of units proposed to be clustered, includ-
ing the building envelope, the proposed minimum setbacks,
the minimum lot dimensions and individual fences/walls.
g. Existing and proposed topographic contours.
h. The direction of stormwater runoff before and after develop-
ment.
i. The existing drainage pattern and the proposed drainage
plans for handling on-site and off-site stormwater runoff.
j. The locations, type, height and material of proposed perim-
eter fences and/or walls.
k. The locations and dimensions of all proposed signs.
l. The location and type of proposed landscaping.
m. Phase lines.
2. A traffic impact analysis or report.
3. A preliminary drainage report.
4. A statement indicating who will own, control, and maintain
landscaping, open areas, streets, and recreation facilities.
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5. Land use table or tables to include the following:
a. Total gross acreage of the site.
b. Total area of the streets, public and private.
c. Total area of public open space.
d. Total net area of all intended uses.
e. Total area of open space intended for the exclusive use of the
residents.
f. Total number of each type of dwelling unit and the total
number of all dwelling units.
g. Average lot area per dwelling unit proposed.
h. The overall density proposed.
i. Total lot coverage.
6. Additional material. Additional material shall be provided for
specific types of uses as follows:
a. A specific plan that includes commercial or industrial devel-
opment shall include the following information:
i. The approximate total retail sales floor area and total
land area proposed for commercial development.
ii. The approximate total land area proposed for industrial
use.
iii. The types of commercial and/or industrial uses pro-
posed to be included.
iv. The standards of height, open space, buffering, landscap-
ing, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, off-street park-
ing and loading, signs and nuisance controls intended
for the commercial and/or industrial development.
v. The anticipated employment in each proposed phase of
the specific plan.
E. Waiver of specific submissions. The planning director may waive
the requirement to provide any information required under this sec-
tion by making a written finding specifying the reasons the infor-
mation is not needed for a thorough review of the proposed specific
plan. The waiver shall be included in the materials submitted to the
planning commission.
F. Findings required. Before approval of a specific plan, the planning
commission and the mayor and council shall find that the specific
plan conforms to the following general criteria:
1. That the location, design and size of the development proposed
by the specific plan:
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a. Can be well integrated with the surroundings and will be in
harmony with any existing or entitled development on
nearby property; or
b. Will not be detrimental to existing or entitled development
on nearby property.
2. That the existing and proposed transportation infrastructure is
suitable and adequate to serve the traffic anticipated to be gen-
erated by the proposed development.
3. That the existing and proposed utility infrastructure, public fa-
cilities, and public services are suitable and adequate to serve
the ultimate build-out of the development proposed by the spe-
cific plan.