The Zoning Administrator renders the final decision, interpretation/determination on the matter when questions occur concerning the content or application of the Unified Development Code (UDC) or the Land Use Code (LUC), whichever is applicable. In making the determination, the Zoning Administrator relies on the purpose of the UDC or LUC section in question. Interpretations and determinations made by the Zoning Administrator can be appealed to the Board of Adjustment in accordance with UDC Sections 3.10.1 and 3.10.2.
Other determinations made by the Zoning Administrator include the classification or reclassification of land uses proposed within the City limits. These land use determinations decide the zoning districts in which the land use may operate and the off-street parking requirements applicable to the land use.
Unified Development Code (UDC) Determinations
The Zoning Administrator hasrendered the followingdeterminations specific to the UDC.However, a determination of the Land Use Code may apply to the UDC when the requirement or standard for which a determination was rendered is substantively the same in the LUC and UDC.
| Section/Table (Link to Code) | Subject(Link to Determination Letter) | Address (Link to PRO) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sec. 5.5.4.B.1.a | Undergrounding of Utilities in a Gateway Corridor Zone(PDF,221KB) | 08/25/2021 | |
| Sec. 3.3.3.H | Reconstruct unsafe structure p/UDC Sec. 3.3.3.H: Zoning Compliance for Site Improvements in Existence on 5/1/2005(PDF,19KB) | 564 S. Stone Ave | 04/23/2015 |
| Sec. 3.11.1 | DDO not allowed for new construction with setback less than 1'(PDF,131KB) | 2320 E. Hampton St | 07/03/2014 |
| Sec. 4.8 | Craft Distillery allowed as an accessory use to Alcoholic Beverage Service(PDF,176KB) | 08/27/2014 | |
| Sec. 4.8 | Craft Distillery allowed as an accessory use to Food Service(PDF,176KB) | 08/27/2014 | |
| Tbl. 4.8-5 | 6525 E. Littletown Rd | 09/23/2013 | |
| Tbl. 4.8-5 | Street Perimeter Yard for Storage Yard w/o building(PDF,495KB) | 1695 E. 21st St | 09/23/2013 |
| Tbl. 4.8-7 | Medical Marijuana Infusion Kitchen allowed within a Dispensary Off-Site Cultivation Location(PDF,667KB) | 3615 E. Golf Links Rd | 10/31/2013 |
| Sec. 4.9.5.E | Use Specific Standards for Microbrewery apply to Craft Distillery(PDF,176KB) | 08/27/2014 | |
| Sec. 4.9.9.E | Medical Marijuana Infusion Kitchen allowed within a Dispensary Off-Site Cultivation Location(PDF,667KB) | 3615 E. Golf Links Rd | 10/31/2013 |
| Sec. 4.9.10 | Street Perimeter Yard for Storage Yard w/o building(PDF,495KB) | 1695 E. 21st St | 06/21/2005 |
| Sec. 5.8.6 | HPZ Review process(PDF,4MB) | 695 S. Main Ave | 12/10/2013 |
| Sec. 5.13 | MGD Permitted Uses, "U" Designation, and Liquor Licenses(PDF,893KB) | 05/05/2015 | |
| Sec. 6.6 | Portable Storage Containers must meet accessory structure zoning provisions(PDF,199KB) | 05/06/2015 | |
| Sec. 6.6.2.C | DDO allowed for conversion of existing enclosed accessory structures with setback less than 1'(PDF,131KB) | 2320 E. Hampton St | 07/03/2014 |
| Sec. 6.6.3 | Street Landscape Border provisions not applicable on a site adjacent to landscaped I-10 frontage(PDF,100KB) | 1515 E. Ajo Wy | 07/24/2014 |
| Tbl. 7.6.4-1 | Principal Structure GFA same as Building GFA when calculating 50% GFA for Accessory Structures(PDF,137KB) | 08/27/2014 | |
| Sec. 11.3.5 | Craft Distillery is same land use type as Microbrewery(PDF,176KB) | 08/27/2014 | |
| Sec. 11.3.7 | Modular Dwelling Units sealed by State of AZ same as Manufactured Housing Unit(PDF,179KB) | 05/25/2015 | |
| Sec. 11.3.9 | Medical Marijuana Cultivation Site w/o Dispensary is Wholesaling: Business Supply and Equipment Sales Use(PDF,571KB) | 6525 E. Littletown Rd | 09/23/2013 |
| Sec. 11.3.12 | Medical Marijuana Cultivation Site w/o Dispensary is Wholesaling: Business Supply and Equipment Sales Use(PDF,571KB) | 6525 E. Littletown Rd | 09/23/2013 |
| Sec. 11.4.8 | Principal Structure GFA same as Building GFA when calculating 50% GFA for Accessory Structures(PDF,137KB) | 08/27/2014 |
Land Use Code (LUC) Determinations
The following determinations have been made to the LUC. Note:
- The determinations are organized by section number.
- In some instances, the materials linked below include more than one determination, which are ordered chronologically from newest to oldest. Scroll through all of the materials to verify whether a determination has been rendered for a particular provision.
- In some instances, one determination letter involves an interpretation of multiple code provisions. In these instances, the determination letter is posted in every pertinent section.
ArticleI.General Provisions
Sec. 1.2: Interpretation(PDF,7MB)
Article II. Zones
Sec. 2.2.2: “RH” Rural Homestead Zone(PDF,652KB)
Sec. 2.2.4: “SR” Suburban Ranch Zone(PDF,803KB)
Sec. 2.2.6: “SH” Suburban Homestead Zone(PDF,318KB)
Sec. 2.3.2: “RX-1” Residence Zone(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 2.3.3: “RX-2” Residence Zone(PDF,1MB)
Sec. 2.3.4: “R-1” Residence Zone(PDF,7MB)
Sec. 2.3.5: “R-2” Residence Zone(PDF,3MB)
Sec. 2.3.6: “R-3” Residence Zone(PDF,471KB)
Sec. 2.3.7: “MH-1” Mobile Home Zone(PDF,3MB)
Sec. 2.4.2: “O-2” Office Zone(PDF,274KB)
Sec. 2.4.3: “O-3” Office Zone(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 2.5.3: “C-1” Commercial Zone(PDF,4MB)
Sec. 2.5.4: “C-2” Commercial Zone(PDF,7MB)
Sec. 2.5.5: “C-3” Commercial Zone(PDF,324KB)
Sec. 2.5.6: “P” Parking Zone(PDF,269KB)
Sec. 2.6.2: “OCR-2” Office/Commercial/Residential Zone(PDF,209KB)
Sec. 2.6.3: Planned Area Development (PAD) Zone(PDF,874KB)
Sec. 2.7.1: “P-1” Park Industrial Zone(PDF,841KB)
Sec. 2.7.2: “I-1” Light Industrial Zone(PDF,566KB)
Sec. 2.7.3: “I-2” Heavy Industrial Zone(PDF,1MB)
Sec. 2.8.1: Hillside Development Zone (HDZ)(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 2.8.2: Scenic Corridor Zone (SCZ)(PDF,769KB)
Sec. 2.8.4: Gateway Corridor Zone (GCZ)(PDF,235KB)
Sec. 2.8.5: Airport Environs Zone (AEZ)(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 2.8.6: Environmental Resource Zone (ERZ)(PDF,206KB)
Sec. 2.8.8: Historic Preservation Zone (HPZ)(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 2.8.10: Rio Nuevo and Downtown (RND) Zone(PDF,1MB)
Sec. 2.9.1: Open Space (OS) Zone(PDF,177KB)
Article III. Development Regulations
Sec. 3.2.5: Accessory Uses and Structures(PDF,947KB)
Sec. 3.2.6: Perimeter Yards(PDF,313KB)
Sec. 3.2.8: Access(PDF,182KB)
Sec. 3.2.13: Streets(PDF,464KB)
Sec. 3.2.14: Lots(PDF,973KB)
Sec. 3.3: Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Parking Requirements(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 3.4: Loading Areas(PDF,867KB)
Sec. 3.5: Performance Criteria:
Sec. 3.5.2: Agricultural(PDF,611KB)
Sec. 3.5.3: Civic(PDF,992KB)
Sec. 3.5.4: Commercial(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 3.5.5: Industrial(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 3.5.6: Recreation(PDF,1MB)
Sec. 3.5.7: Residential(PDF,732KB)
Sec. 3.5.8: Restricted Adult Activities(PDF,1MB)
Sec. 3.5.9: Retail(PDF,162KB)
Sec. 3.5.10: Storage(PDF,856KB)
Sec. 3.5.11: Utilities(PDF,334KB)
Sec. 3.5.12: Wholesaling(PDF,1003KB)
Sec. 3.6.1: Flexible Lot Development(PDF,165KB)
Sec. 3.7: Landscaping and Screening(PDF,535KB)
Sec. 3.8: Native Plant Preservation(PDF,715KB)
Article IV. Subdivisions
Sec. 4.1: Subdivision(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 4.3: Land Splits(PDF,905KB)
Article V. Administration
Sec. 5.3.2: Rezoning(PDF,3MB)
Sec. 5.3.3: Board of Adjustment(PDF,1MB)
Sec. 5.3.4: Design Development Option(PDF,2MB)
Sec. 5.3.6: Nonconforming Use(PDF,1MB)
Sec. 5.3.9: Special Exception(PDF,1017KB)
Sec. 5.5: Compliance(PDF,1MB)
Article VI. Definitions
Sec. 6.3.4: Civic(PDF,224KB)
Sec. 6.3.8: Residential(PDF,382KB)
Sec. 6.3.9: Restricted Adult Activities(PDF,310KB)
Sec. 6.3.11: Storage(PDF,168KB)
