ARTICLE 4: ZONES
4.7. – PURPOSE
- 4.7.1. Open Space (OS)
- 4.7.2. Institutional Reserve (IR)
- 4.7.3. Rural Homestead (RH)
- 4.7.4. Suburban Ranch (SR)
- 4.7.5. Suburban Homestead (SH)
- 4.7.6. Residence (RX-1)
- 4.7.7. Residence (RX-2)
- 4.7.8. Residence (R-1)
- 4.7.9. Residence (R-2)
- 4.7.10. Mobile Home (MH-1)
- 4.7.11. Mobile Home (MH-2)
- 4.7.12. Residence (R-3)
- 4.7.13. Office (O-1)
- 4.7.14. Office (O-2)
- 4.7.15. Office (O-3)
- 4.7.16. Parking (P)
- 4.7.17. Recreational Vehicle (RV)
- 4.7.18. Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
- 4.7.19. Rural Village Center (RVC)
- 4.7.20. Commercial (C-1)
- 4.7.21. Commercial (C-2)
- 4.7.22. Commercial (C-3)
- 4.7.23. Mixed Use (MU)
- 4.7.24. Planned Area Development (PAD)
- 4.7.25. Planned Community Development (PCD)
- 4.7.26. Office/Commercial/Residential (OCR-1)
- 4.7.27. Office/Commercial/Residential (OCR-2)
- 4.7.28. Park Industrial (P-I)
- 4.7.29. Light Industrial (I-1)
- 4.7.30. Heavy Industrial (I-2)
4.8. USE TABLES
- 4.8.1. General
- 4.8.2. Organization
- 4.8.3. Permitted Uses: Rural and Suburban Residential
- 4.8.4. Permitted Uses: Urban Residential
- 4.8.5. Permitted Uses: Office
- 4.8.6. Permitted Uses: Commercial and Mixed Use
- 4.8.7. Permitted Uses: Industrial
- 4.8.8. Permitted Uses: Special Use (1) OS, IR, R, & RV
- 4.8.9. Permitted Uses: Special Use (2) NC, RVC, & MU
4.3.1. PERMITTED LAND USE
A. For the purposes of this article, a permitted land use refers to a principal use that is permitted within a particular zone subject to compliance with all applicable use-specific standards and other regulations as described below and typically does not require legislative action for approval. A principal use is the main use to which the premises is devoted and the primary purpose for which the premises exist.
4.3.2. SPECIAL EXCEPTION LAND USES
A. Special exception land uses are typically principal uses which are not allowed by right within a zone but are permitted if approved through a particular review procedure. In several instances as identified in the permitted use tables (Tables 4.8-1 through 4.8-7), certain accessory uses require approval through one of the special exception review procedures.
4.7. ZONES — PURPOSE
The zones provided in the section are established in the City . The following are the purpose statements of each zone .
4.7.1. OPEN SPACE ZONE (OS)
The purpose of the Open Space (OS) zone is to designate both public and private open space resources in order to:
A. Preserve significant natural resources and open spaces , such as areas of undisturbed native vegetation , major rock outcrops, major ridges and peaks , riparian habitats, and valuable vegetated wash segments;
B. Promote restoration of open space to provide visual, recreational, and habitat amenities;
C. Preserve vestiges of the natural desert landscape and provide opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, and more passive recreation in a natural setting;
D. Contribute to the preservation of wildlife habitat, especially interconnected areas that foster the free movement of wildlife within the City ;
E. Promote a continued economic benefit to the region by protecting open space areas for the visual and recreational enjoyment of residents and visitors alike; and,
F. Provide a mechanism for recognizing and protecting public and private lands that have been designated for preservation by the property owner.
4.7.2. INSTITUTIONAL RESERVE (IR)
The purpose of this zone is to identify lands in federal , state , City , county , and other public ownership that are natural reserves or wildlife refuge reserves. It is expected that these lands will remain reserves. However, should these lands be proposed for development with other land uses , the permitted uses in the use table and the use-specific standards apply. This zone is solely to provide comparable zoning for annexed areas and is not intended for rezoning.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.3. RURAL HOMESTEAD ZONE (RH)
This zone is intended to preserve the character and encourage the orderly growth of rural areas. It is intended to encourage rural development in areas lacking facilities for urban development and to provide for agriculture, commercial and industrial development only where appropriate and necessary to serve the needs of the rural area. This zone is solely to provide comparable zoning for annexed areas and is not intended for rezoning.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.4. SUBURBAN RANCH ZONE (SR)
This zone provides for very low density , large lot , single-family , residential development and suburban ranch uses. Uses that would adversely affect the open space , agricultural, or natural characteristics of this zone shall not be permitted.
4.7.5. SUBURBAN HOMESTEAD ZONE (SH)
This zone provides for low density , large lot , single-family , residential development and suburban ranch uses, including agriculture uses. This zone is solely to provide comparable zoning for annexed areas and is not intended for rezoning.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.6. RESIDENCE ZONE (RX-1)
This zone provides for suburban, low density , single-family , residential development , agriculture and other compatible neighborhood uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.7. RESIDENCE ZONE (RX-2)
This zone provides for suburban, low density , single-family , residential development , agriculture and other compatible neighborhood uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.8. RESIDENCE ZONE (R-1)
This zone provides for urban, low density , single-family , residential development , together with schools, parks, and other public services necessary for a satisfactory urban residential environment. Certain other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture , are permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.9. RESIDENCE ZONE (R-2)
This zone provides for medium density , single-family and multifamily, residential development , together with schools, parks, and other public services necessary for an urban residential environment. Select other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture , are permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.10. MOBILE HOME ZONE (MH-1)
This zone provides for low to medium density , residential development primarily in mobile home buildings on individual lots and within mobile home parks. Civic, educational, recreational, religious uses, and select other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture , are also permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.11. MOBILE HOME ZONE (MH-2)
This zone provides for medium density , residential development in mobile home buildings on individual lots and within mobile home parks. Civic, educational, recreation, religious uses, and select other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture , are also permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.12. RESIDENCE ZONE (R-3)
This zone provides for high density , residential development and compatible uses. Civic, educational, recreation, religious uses, and select other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture , are also permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
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4.7.13. OFFICE ZONE (O-1)
This zone provides for administrative, medical outpatient, and professional office uses that will complement the residential environment. Development within this zone typically consists of office conversions from existing residential uses fronting on major streets and new construction of small-scale office projects . Consolidation of lots is encouraged in order to reduce curb cuts on arterial streets and to assure compliance with the design and development standards of this zone . Civic, educational, religious uses, and select other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture , may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.14. OFFICE ZONE (O-2)
This zone provides for office, medical, civic, and other land uses that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses. Typical development within this zone is two-story office or medical projects . Civic, educational, recreation, religious uses, and select other uses, such as day care and urban agriculture , may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.15. OFFICE ZONE (O-3)
This zone provides for mid-rise, office, medical, civic, and select other uses, such as urban agriculture and renewable energy generation, that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.16. PARKING ZONE (P)
This zone provides for off-street motor vehicle parking within residential areas to serve land uses in another zone . Select other uses, such as renewable energy generation and urban agriculture , may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.17. RECREATIONAL VEHICLEZONE (RV)
The purpose of this zone is to provide for development of short-term occupancy recreational vehicle parks and campsites while ensuring reasonable compatibility with adjoining properties by establishing special requirements. Select other uses, such as urban agriculture , may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.18. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE (NC)
This zone provides for low-intensity, small-scale, commercial and office uses that are compatible in size and design with adjacent residential uses. Residential and select other uses, such as urban agriculture , may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.19. RURAL VILLAGE CENTER ZONE (RVC)
The purpose of this zone is to provide retail shopping facilities, planned and designed for the convenience and necessity of a suburban or rural neighborhood. Rural village centers shall be developed according to an approved site plan and located in accordance with adopted neighborhood, community, or area plans. The standards are designed to maintain the suburban character of duly designated commercial areas located along designated Scenic Routes and to provide safe ingress and egress to and from the village center. Select other uses, such as urban agriculture , may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses. This zone is solely to provide for comparable zoning for areas annexed into the City limits and is not intended for rezoning.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.20. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-1)
This zone provides for low-intensity, commercial and other uses that are compatible with adjacent residential uses. Residential and select other agriculture, civic, recreational, and utility uses may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.21. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-2)
This zone provides for general commercial uses that serve the community and region. Residential and select other agriculture, civic, recreational, and utility uses may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.22. COMMERCIAL ZONE (C-3)
This zone provides for mid-rise development of general commercial uses that serve the community and region, located downtown or in other major activity center areas. Residential and select other agriculture, civic, recreational, and utility uses may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.23. MIXED USEZONE (MU)
This zone is solely to provide for comparable zoning for areas annexed into the City limits and is not intended for rezoning. Residential and select other agriculture, civic, commercial, industrial, recreational, retail, storage, utility, and wholesaling uses may also be permitted that provide reasonable compatibility with adjoining residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.24. PLANNED AREA DEVELOPMENT (PAD)
The purpose, regulations, establishment and amendment procedures, and other applicable requirements pertaining to the PAD are provided in Section 3.5.5.
4.7.25. PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (PCD)
The purpose, general provisions, development standards, establishment and amendment procedures, and other applicable requirements pertaining to the PCD are provided in Section 3.5.6.
4.7.26. OFFICE/COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OCR-1)
The purpose of this zone is to provide for high-rise development that serves the community and region and is located in major activity centers or at transit centers. High-density residential and including agriculture, civic, commercial, industrial, retail, storage, utility, and wholesaling uses may also be permitted provided design and development standards apply. A mixture of development types is encouraged, including office, commercial, and high-density residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.27. OFFICE/COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL ZONE (OCR-2)
The purpose of this zone is to provide for high-rise development that serves the community and region and is located in major activity centers. High-density residential and select other agriculture, civic, commercial, industrial, retail, storage, utility, and wholesaling uses may also be permitted provided design and development standards apply. A mixture of development types is encouraged, including office, commercial, and high-density residential uses.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.28. PARK INDUSTRIAL ZONE (P-I)
This zone provides for corporate business centers, wholesaling and manufacturing activities, and select other agriculture, civic, commercial, industrial, retail, storage, utility, and wholesaling uses may also be permitted provided design and development standards apply that can be carried on in an unobtrusive, controlled manner.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.29. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (I-1)
This zone provides for industrial uses that do not have offensive characteristics in addition to land uses permitted in more restrictive nonresidential zones . Select other agriculture, civic, commercial, industrial, retail, storage, utility, and wholesaling uses may also be permitted.
(Am. Ord. 11328, 12/8/2015)
4.7.30. HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (I-2)
This zone provides for industrial uses that are generally nuisances , making them incompatible with most other land use . These nuisances may be in the form of air pollutants; excessive noise, traffic, glare, or vibration; noxious odors; the use of hazardous materials; or unsightly appearance. Select other agriculture, civic, commercial, industrial, retail, storage, utility, and wholesaling uses may also be permitted.
4.8. USE TABLES
4.8.2. ORGANIZATION
For organizational, formatting, and ease of use purposes, the zones have been grouped as shown in the following table:
| Table Number | Group | Zones | Included | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8-1 | Rural and Suburban Residential Zones | RH | SR | SH | RX-1 | RX-2 |
| 4.8-2 | Urban Residential Zones | R-1 | R-2 | R-3 | MH-1 | MH-2 |
| 4.8-3 | Office Zones | O-1 | O-2 | O-3 | ||
| 4.8-4 | Commercial and Mixed UseZones | C-1 | C-2 | C-3 | OCR-1 | OCR-2 |
| 4.8-5 | Industrial Zones | P-I | I-1 | I-2 | ||
| 4.8-6 | Special Use Zones (1) | OS | IR | P | RV | |
| 4.8-7 | Special Use Zones (2) | NC | RVC | MU |
Special Exceptions
- Mayor and Council Special Exception Procedure, Section 3.4.4
- Zoning Examiner Special Exception Procedure, Section 3.4.3
- PDSD Special Exception Procedure, Section 3.4.2
Legend: P = Permitted Use | S = Permitted as Special Exception Use
TABLE 4.8-1: RURAL AND SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
| Land Use | RH | SR | SH | RX-1 | RX-2 | USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | P | P | P | P | P | RH: 4.9.4.I.2, 3, & 4.a or 4.b and 4.9.13.ISR, SH, RX-1, RX-2: 4.9.4.I.2, 3, & 4.a or 4.b |
| Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennas | S | S | S | S | S | RH: 4.9.13.I and one of the following groups: S [3] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 5.b or S [2] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 6.a or S [1] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 7; SR, SH, RX-1, RX-2: S [3] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 5.b or S [2] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 6.a or S [1] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 7 |
4.8.2. URBAN RESIDENTIAL
| Land Use | R-1 | R-2 | R-3 | MH-1 | MH-2 | USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | P | P | P | P | P | R-1, R-2, R-3, MH-1, MH-2: 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .4.a or .4.b |
| Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennas | S | S | S | S | S | R-1, R-2, R-3, MH-1, MH-2: S[3] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3 & .5.b or S[2] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3 & .6.a or S[1] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3 & .7 |
TABLE 4.8-3: OFFICE
| Land Use | O-1 | O-2 | O-3 | USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | P | P | P | O-1, O-2: 4.9.13.J and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .4.a or .4.b; O-3: 4.9.13.K and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .4.a or .4.b |
| Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennas | S | S | S | O-1, O-2: 4.9.13.J and one of the following groups: S[3] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .5.b or S[2] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .6.a or S[1] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .7; O-3: 4.9.13.K and one of the following groups: S[3] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .5.b or S[2] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .6.a or S[1] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .7 |
TABLE 4.8-4: COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE ZONES
| Land Use | C-1 | C-2 | C-3 | OCR-1 | OCR-2 | USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | P | P | P | P | P | RH: 4.9.4.I.2, 3, & 4.a or 4.b and 4.9.13.; SR, SH, RX-1, RX-2: 4.9.4.I.2, 3, & 4.a or 4.b |
| Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennas | S | S | S | S | S | RH: 4.9.13.I and one of the following groups: S [3] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 5.b or S [2] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 6.a or S [1] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 7; SR, SH, RX-1, RX-2: S [3] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 5.b or S [2] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 6.a or S [1] – 4.9.4.I.2, 3 & 7 |
TABLE 4.8-5: PERMITTED USES – INDUSTRIAL ZONES
| Land Use | P-1 | I-2 | I-2 | USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | P | P | P | P-I, I-1, I-2: 4.9.13.Q and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .4.a or .4.b |
| Wireless Communication | S | S | S | P-I, I-1, I-2: 4.9.13.Q and one of the following groups: S[3] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, and .5.a, .5.b or .5.c or S[2] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .6.b or S[1] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .7 |
TABLE 4.8-6: PERMITTED USES – SPECIAL USE ZONES (1): OS, IR, P, & RV ZONES
| Land Use | OS | IR | P | RV | USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | P | IR: 4.9.13.H and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, .4.a or .4.b | |||
| Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennas | S | IR: 4.9.13.H and one of the following groups: S[3] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3 & .5.b or S[2] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3 & .6.a or S[1] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3 & .7 |
TABLE 4.8-7: PERMITTED USES – SPECIAL USE (2): NC, RVC, AND MU
| Land Use | O-1 | O-2 | O-3 | USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wireless Communication | P | P | P | NC: 4.9.13.M and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .4.a or .4.b; RVC: 4.9.13.N and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .4.a or .4.b; MU: 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .4.a or .4.b |
| Wireless Communication, limited to wireless communication towers and antennas | S | S | S | NC: 4.9.13.M and one of the following groups: S[3] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .5.b; or, S[2] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .6.a; or, S[1] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .7; RVC: 4.9.13.N and 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & 4.a or 4.b; MU: 4.9.5.C.6 and one of the following groups: S[3] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .5.a or .5.b; or, S[2] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .6.b; or, S[1] – 4.9.4.I.2, .3, & .7 |
~ Link to PDSD DIRECTOR APPROVAL PROCEDURE
APPLICATION TYPES
- Business licenses;
- Changes of use;
- Downtown Area Infill Incentive District – projects within the Downtown Core Sub-district requesting a modification of development regulations (Note: projects within the Greater Infill Incentive Sub district are processed in accordance with the 400′ Notice Procedure below);
- Electrical connections (certain types);
- Expansion of existing premises;
- Home occupations;
- Individual Parking Plans for projects greater than 300′ from R-3 or more restrictive zoning districts;
- New construction;
- Nonconforming same Land Use Class substitution;
- Nonconforming parking areas;
- Parking Design Modification Requests (except requests to modify the number of bicycle or motor vehicle parking spaces);
- Projects within certain overlay zones;
- Restricted adult activities;
- Temporary uses or structures;
- Tenant improvements;
- Wireless Communication uses (certain types);
~ Link to PDSD DIRECTOR APPROVAL PROCEDURE
100′ NOTICE PROCEDURE
APPLICATION TYPES
- Design Development Options (DDO) in accordance;
- Parking Design Modification Requests to the required number of bicycle and motor vehicle parking spaces;
- PDSD Director Special Exception applications;
- Approval of resident artisan uses in the Historic Preservation Zone;
- Certain wireless facilities; and,
- Requests for demolition of contributing, non-historic structures in the HPZ.